Policies and reports

As the University of Oxford aims to lead the world in research and education, so the Bodleian Libraries aim to support the University in its mission by providing a world-leading library service.

The mission of the Bodleian Libraries is to provide an excellent service to support the learning, teaching and research objectives of the University of Oxford; and to develop and maintain access to Oxford's unique collections for the benefit of scholarship and society.

These reports and policies detail the work of the Libraries.

For information on Bodleian Libraries' strategic planning, please see our Strategy page.

Policies

Admissions guidelines including an application form to become a reader
Library regulations detailing the terms of use of Bodleian Libraries facilities
Rules of Conduct for Readers outlining the rights and responsibilities of readers in the Bodleian Libraries
Lending policy and fines
Interlibrary loan and document supply
Copyright information for readers
Preservation policy
Cultural policy
Information Security Policy
Public engagement strategy 2016-2018
PSI Regulations

Collection management and development policies

Digital policies

Reports and Research

Oxford Resource Discovery Report (February 2016)
21st-century library report

Annual Reports

Year in Review 2017/18
Annual Report 2017-18 University of Oxford Gazette Supplement
Annual Report 2016-17 University of Oxford Gazette Supplement
Annual Report 2015-16 University of Oxford Gazette Supplement
Annual Report 2014-15
Annual Report 2013-14
Annual Report 2012-13
Annual Report 2011-12
Annual Report 2010-11
Annual Report 2009-10
Annual Report 2008-09
Annual Report 2007-08