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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 5h

New to Oxford? Take a look at the Bodleian Libraries 'How to Guides' webpage tinyurl.com/k2yjfwtw to find information on how to use our key resource discovery tools, library services and more. Further tips for new starters can be found at tinyurl.com/35wjjfad

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 8h

New to Oxford? Take a look at the Bodleian Libraries Subject & Research Guides libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/subjects to find expert advice on resources for your Subject Area. Further tips for new starters can be found at tinyurl.com/35wjjfad

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 9h

Our Resource of the Month for October is 'Black Studies Centre.' Find out why it was chosen at tinyurl.com/ywzt22z8

An open laptop on a table. On the screen it says 'Black Studies Centre.' Next to it are a cup of coffee and notebook and pen.

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Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 10h

Let your ideas petal out onto the table! 🌼 Get your hands on some bricks at Lego Lunch. Every Wednesday, 1-2 pm, RSL Wellbeing Room.

It's a bouquet of fun! #Wellbeing #LegoLunch

Photograph of a lego model of a bouquet of flowers.

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 12h

New to the SSL? We are offering 30 minute welcome tours for new undergraduate and taught postgraduate students this week:

Wednesday 8 October - 11.30am, 5pm
Thursday 9 October - 11.30am, 5pm
Friday 10 October - 11.30am, 5pm

No booking is required. We look forward to showing you around.

A group of students being shown around the Social Science Library. The photo is a back view as they are walking in a corridor amongst the book shelves.

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 1d

Are you a new Oxford undergraduate? We've selected some titles to help you settle into student life and studying in Oxford. You'll find cookery books, Oxford guides, study tips and more. Find our pop-up book display around the corner from our Issue Desk.

A display of books on shelves in the SSL. Magnetic letters show the words ' Books for new undergraduates.'

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 1d

New to Oxford? Take a look at the SSL website www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/ssl for all the key information you need to get started using our library. Further tips can be found at tinyurl.com/35wjjfad

An infographic which says at the top 'Visit the SSL website to find all the key information you need - https:/www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/ssl' Underneath are a pair of hands typing on a laptop keyboard. Next to it is a phone, KeepCup and pens. There is also a notebook which lists different information you can find on the website.

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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Don't miss our free, online Open and Engaged Conference 2025, as part of #InternationaOpenAccessWeek.

This year we're exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved.

Register for free: bit.ly/BLEngagedCon...

A collage of images including a person with headphones on working at a desk, a person weaving straw together and someone in a lab holding a bottle. A open padlock graphic is laid over each image and text reads Open and Engaged 2025. Who owns our knowledge? Monday 20th, Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd October, online conference..

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Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 2d

Are you a new student to Oxford, or do you know any? Learn where the best seats in the Radcliffe Science Library are on our tours! There are a range of dates and times.

Book now:
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/g1Edm0mlC

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Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 1d

Explore the Fundamentals of Open Access by joining the @bodleianskills session next week. #OpenScholarship

📅14 Oct
🕐10 - 11:30am
📍Microsoft Teams
🔗https://go.glam.ox.ac.uk/dAmEaFtpY

Graphic of various people on a virtual call. One has a speech bubble saying Open Access.

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Trinity College, Oxford @trinityoxford.bsky.social · 3d

Our 2025/26 Events at Trinity season is here! 🎉 Join us for thought-provoking topical talks, inspiring musical performances, & guided tours of Trinity's famous gardens.

Explore the full programme and book now: buff.ly/bTGPhgf

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 2d

New to Oxford? @bodleian.ox.ac.uk will play a big part during your time here, whether providing access to online resources, helping you find books on your reading list, or providing you with a space to study.

Find out more about your Library Welcome session and Tours.

tinyurl.com/3k7sa6w6

A person stood reading a book next to some book shelves.

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 2d

Exciting news! A brand new cafe (The Glasshouse) has opened in the Manor Road building today. Located on the floor above the library, it will be open during term time (weeks 0 - 9) Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. The perfect space nearby to our library to take a break 😊

A board outside the front of the Manor Road building which says 'The Glass House, Grand Opening, Breakfast, Lunch, Salad Buffet.'

A view of the inside of The Glasshouse showing tables and seating.

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 2d

New to the Social Science Library? We are offering 30 minute welcome tours to new undergraduate and taught postgraduate students:

Wednesday 8 October - 11.30am & 5pm
Thursday 9 October - 11.30am & 5pm
Friday 10 October - 11.30am & 5pm

No booking is required. We look forward to showing you around.

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome to all our new readers! Over the next week we'll be posting some tips to help get you started using the Bodleian Libraries. Firstly, come into the Social Science Library (SSL) and meet our friendly library staff, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. tinyurl.com/35wjjfad

A staff member at the SSL stood behind a desk passing a book to a person stood the other side of the desk.

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 3d

From today (Sunday 5th October) our Term time opening hours start, we will be open as follows:

Sunday 11.00 - 19.00
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 22.00
Saturday 10.00 - 18.00

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 5d

Good news - we've extended our opening hours! 🔔

For all readers, we're open: Monday - Friday, 9am-8pm

Further hours (including weekends!) are available for the Humanities Division, the Oxford Internet Institute, and Joint Schools in Philosophy. Full details: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/hu...

Humanities Library

Information for the Bodleian Humanities Library, part of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 8d

This is a nod to the knitters, a call-out to the crocheters, a salute to the sewers, and a welcome to the weavers. Book your place at Craft & Chat. 🧶

📅7 Oct
🕐 1-2pm
🔗 go.glam.ox.ac.uk/craftandchat

Poster with the text Craft & Chat and photographs of women knitting and holding up bags with prints on them.

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Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 7d

Looking for a roaring good time? 🦜

Destress and relax at Lego Lunch every Wednesday, 1-2 pm, RSL Wellbeing Room!

Don't be a scaredy-cat, come and build. #Wellbeing

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 8d

Call for contributions: OxFOS 2026 conference

Oxford Forum of Open Scholarship (OxFOS), 2–6 March 2026, is a free University-wide conference exploring how to make research more open, transparent, & accessible.

Submit your proposal to present a talk/workshop by 3 Nov 25: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/oxfos

Oxford Forum of Open Scholarship (OxFOS)

OxFOS is an annual event for Oxford University researchers, academics, staff and students covering developments in open access and open research.

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 8d

New books at the Vere Harmsworth!

Vere Harmsworth Library @vhllib.bsky.social · 8d

NEW BOOKS!
Our new intake of books for the Alain Locke Collection is now available to browse and borrow on the VHL Ground Floor.
You can find out more information via our blogpost here: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/09/...
@raioxford.bsky.social @bodleian.ox.ac.uk @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk

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John le Carré @realjohnlecarre.bsky.social · 6d

The Bodleian Libraries’ new exhibition #Tradecraft which draws upon the vast archive of John le Carré is now open to the public.
And do make sure to pause at the gift shop to see if you can spot the new John le Carré merchandise...
visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/lecarre

John le Carré: Tradecraft

Free exhibition at the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford

visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 5d

Each month one of our Subject Librarians chooses a title from our collection to be our Book of the Month. This may be a recent addition to our stock or an existing item that we would like to share with you. This months choice is 'Black Feminist Anthropology.' Find out more at tinyurl.com/yc37rkuf

Cover of the book 'Black feminist anthropology: theory, politics, praxis, and poetics' edited by Irma McClaurin.' An infographic of a rosette is on top which says 'SSL Book of the Month.'

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Bodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 6d

Hello Bluesky! We are the Bodleian Social Science Library (or SSL for short) & are part of @bodleian.ox.ac.uk supporting staff & students in the Social Sciences Division at Oxford Univ. Follow us to learn more about our collections & services & to be kept up to date with all the latest SSL news.

4 photos of the Social Science Library. Top left an image taken through the book shelves of a person working sat at a desk. Top right a member of staff helping a reader at the SSL issue desk. Bottom left a person stood reading amongst the book shelves. Bottom right a photo of desks in the SSL with bookshelves to their right.

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