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On a surprisingly sunny February Day we talk a walk with Magdalen historian Dr Michelle Pfeffer. We talked about astrology, her recent exhibition at the Weston Library, and asking spiders to predict the future. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5AK5oF…

IG: Oxfordonfilmm uses her grandfather’s old camera (a Minolta 7000) to take Wes Anderson-esque shots of the Bodleian. 1. Tower of the Five Orders 2. Clarendon Building 3. Radcliffe Camera 4. Divinity School from Clarendon Quad Which is your favourite?

Aren't they lovely! Glad you like them.

Find out why Philip Pullman uses binoculars INSIDE and how this helps him write his novels, which he staunchly describes as ‘realism, not fantasy’. Watch the whole, charming interview on our Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=wln6vJ…. #PhilipPullman, #HisDarkMaterials #BookofDust.

The Vere Harmsworth Library is closed due to access issues with the Rothermere American Institute Building Foyer. We apologise for any inconvenience: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/05/19… Bodleian Libraries Bodleian History Faculty Library

This #MedievalMonday we present this Norman soldier from the late 1000s. He's looking a little bored after 1000 years in the margin. Credit to Ennius for spotting this chap! Remember, you too can explore our online achives on Digital Bodleian: digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Need a break from your studies? In our Wellbeing Corner (located behind our computer area) you will find mindful colouring books, colouring pencils, puzzle books, origami books and supplies, and a jigsaw puzzle.

To improve wellbeing & reduce stress during the exam period Bodleian Libraries are hosting a herd of alpacas on the Radcliffe Camera lawn on Friday 23 May, 1-4pm. Come along and meet, pet & feed them! Open to all Ox Univ staff & students & Bodleian cardholders – no booking required

What beautiful photographs!

UPDATE: The Vere Harmsworth Library is open as normal today. Thank you for your patience. Bodleian Libraries

See this Instagram post on the #conservation of #photographs by our talented colleagues IG:bodleianconservation instagram.com/p/DJ33JI_oa2w/…

A good news story to - wait for it - LIFT your spirits today :)

Great idea! We have some maps of University Parks in the Wellbeing Room that may also be useful.

🦙📚 Alpacas in the library - coming Friday! 📚🦙 In the name of reducing exam stress, we will be hosting alpacas on the Radcliffe Camera lawn on Friday 23 May 1-4pm. Open to all members of the University with access by University/College/Library card.

Bodleian iSkills are free workshops aimed to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. Here are some workshops happening in 5th week: tinyurl.com/bd5v2px4

On 19 June, we're introducing an intimate ‘Origins of the University’ tour. This small group tour includes after-hours access to Duke Humfrey’s Library and University Church. The tour culminates with drinks and a choral performance inside the church: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/tours/origins-….

One of our best angles. The Radcliffe Camera looks beautiful whatever the weather - but we are especially partial to this glorious sunshine on the light stone.

Call for Papers ‼️ GLAM & SPK Workshop “Peregrinations of Plenipotentiaries, Pilgrims, Peddlers, Pedagogues, Poets, and Painters …”, University of Oxford, 16-17 April 2026 Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin Bodleian Libraries University of Oxford #CentralAsia #Ottoman #Chaghatay #persian

If you love #Oxford’s #architecture, #libraries, and #history: this is the evening for you. Join us on June 16 for a book launch to celebrate our landmark publication ‘Oxford Libraries Architecture’. Tickets here: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/jun25/ox…. Photos by Dan Paton, from the book.

🎵 In honour of our new acquisition, Bach’s Cantata for Ascension Day, 1725, we are telling the story of Mendelssohn’s love of Bach and his works as part of our display in Blackwell Hall at the Weston Library. 🎵 Image: MS. M. Deneke Mendelssohn e.5