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100-year-old petition linked to Georgian independence discovered and digitized by the Bodleian Libraries, Oxford

Friday, 25 May 2018
Bodleian presents once-in-a-generation exploration of J.R.R.Tolkien's vast creative genius

Wednesday, 25 April 2018
Intriguing unseen pieces by J.R.R.Tolkien to be displayed for first time among larger collection of his artworks

Tuesday, 27 March 2018
Hilary 2018 update from Bodley's Librarian

Monday, 26 February 2018
Mythical romance explored in previously unseen Tolkien works to be displayed in major exhibition

Tuesday, 13 February 2018
Centenary of Votes for Women celebrated in Bodleian Libraries exhibition

Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Biographer Claire Tomalin to be awarded Bodley Medal

Monday, 5 February 2018
Tolkien's magical letters and illustrations bring Father Christmas to life

Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Modern meets medieval: Intriguing entries to medieval book design competition go on display

Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Compelling colours and beautiful books at the Bodleian's first ever 'Library Lates' event

Monday, 11 December 2017
From King Alfred to Chaucer: first graphic designers of english texts celebrated in new Bodleian Libraries exhibition

Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Michaelmas 2017 update from Richard Ovenden, Bodley's Librarian

Wednesday, 1 November 2017
Philip Pullman's long awaited La Belle Sauvage, the first volume in the Book of Dust trilogy launches at the Bodleian Libraries

Friday, 20 October 2017
Carbon dating finds Bakhshali manuscript contains oldest recorded origins of the symbol 'zero'

Thursday, 14 September 2017
Exhibition of Martin Parr's unique view of Oxford University to launch at Photo Oxford 2017

Wednesday, 16 August 2017
Heroic Works display showcases the best contemporary designer book binding from around the world

Wednesday, 19 July 2017
Personal archive of labour politician Denis Healey allocated to Bodleian Libraries

Tuesday, 11 July 2017
Author Ali Smith opens Bodleian Libraries' Jane Austen exhibition

Monday, 26 June 2017
War, empire and business: an exhibition on Jane Austen's unexplored life

Saturday, 3 June 2017
Last chance to view the Bodleian's explosive Volcanoes exhibition

Monday, 15 May 2017
Bodleian display showcases scientific research into Bauer's botanical masterpieces

Thursday, 27 April 2017
Novelist William Boyd awarded Bodleian's highest honour at Oxford Literary Festival

Monday, 3 April 2017
Bodleian First Folio on display in Singapore

Thursday, 23 March 2017
Bodleian buys historic ledgers of Oxford shoemakers Ducker & Son, revealing purchases of literary guests

Monday, 20 March 2017
Major exhibition in 2018 to explore JRR Tolkien's vast creative genius

Friday, 17 March 2017

Reader notices rss

Temporary closure - Oriental Institute Library

Wednesday, 6 June 2018
Bodleian Library opening hours on Encaenia day

Tuesday, 5 June 2018
RSL redevelopment: feedback on plans

Friday, 4 May 2018
Oxford Town & Gown 2018

Friday, 4 May 2018
Bodleian Library: May Bank Holiday opening hours

Wednesday, 25 April 2018
Relocation: Bodleian Library Reader Common Room

Monday, 16 April 2018
Early closure notice: Duke Humfrey's Library

Monday, 16 April 2018
Bodleian Libraries: Easter opening 2018

Monday, 26 March 2018
UPDATED 2 MARCH - WEATHER: Early closure information

Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Bodleian Libraries acquire access to the Daily Mail Historical Archive

Friday, 16 February 2018
Alexander Library of Ornithology relocation

Tuesday, 13 February 2018
Bodleian Libraries: Christmas opening 2017

Friday, 15 December 2017
WEATHER: Libraries open as normal

Monday, 11 December 2017
SOLO downtime - 12 December 2017

Monday, 11 December 2017
Building work: Bodleian Lower Reading Room

Tuesday, 5 December 2017
Early closure notice: Duke Humfrey's Library

Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Closure notice: Duke Humfrey's Library

Thursday, 16 November 2017
New service: inter-library loan requests online

Friday, 20 October 2017
Duke Humfrey's Library - late opening 12 October

Wednesday, 11 October 2017
UPDATE: Temporary closure: Headley Tearoom

Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Update: Duke Humfrey's Library lighting project

Thursday, 17 August 2017
Closure notice: August bank holiday

Monday, 14 August 2017
SOLO downtime - August 2017

Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Twelfth Night in the Old Schools Quadrangle

Monday, 24 July 2017
Closure notice: Oriental Institute and Oriental Institute Library basement

Friday, 21 July 2017

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