Social Science Library
The Social Science Library entrance area will be fully refurbished over the Summer Vacation. The library space will be closed to readers from Thursday 6 August – Sunday 11 October (inclusive), 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
Access during our refurbishment
We are open as normal:
Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 August: 9am – 7pm
From Thursday 6 August – Sunday 11 October (inclusive), the SSL will be closed to readers.
SSL interim services
During this closure, we will offer a fetching and enquiry service from the Manor Road Building reception desk between:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Bank holiday closure
SSL interim services will not be available from Saturday 29 August – Monday 31 August (inclusive).
Term time
Monday – Friday: 9am – 10pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 7pm
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.
Contact us
ssl@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
+44 (0)1865 271093
Find us
Social Science Library
Manor Road Building
Manor Road
Oxford
OX1 3UQ
