Social Science Library
The Social Science Library will be fully refurbished over the Summer Vacation. The library will be closed to readers during August and September 2026, but we will offer book fetching, Scan & Deliver and other key services. Visit our blog or contact us at ssl@bodleian.ox.ac.uk for more information.
Opening hours
Term time
We are open:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 10pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 7pm
Vacation
From Sunday 28 June we will be open:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
The SSL will be closed from Saturday 29 August – Monday 31 August (inclusive).
Contact us
ssl@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
+44 (0)1865 271093
About the library
The Social Science Library (SSL) is one of the University of Oxford's busiest lending and reference libraries, supporting staff and students in the Social Sciences Division. We offer a wide range of workspaces, as well as borrowing services, printing and IT facilities and research support.
Find us
Social Science Library
Manor Road Building
Manor Road
Oxford
OX1 3UQ
