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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's our first birthday! 🎂🥳🎈 We're celebrating with a display looking back over our past year in photographs, reader feedback, and stats! We're also giving away Schwarzman Centre pens and notebooks - drop by the Help Desk to claim your freebies! 🖊️📒✨

A photograph of a poster display framed by balloons. The lead poster title is 'Happy Birthday, Humanities Library!'

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Some of our most loved books were sent out of the library for re-binding, and have just made their way home. They're very proud of their new covers! 📚🥰🌈

A photograph of a shelf of books, each has been rebound in a colourful hard-cover and they've been organised into rainbow order

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today is #HobbitDay because Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were both born on September 22nd. Normally we'd shire a hobbit pun or two but it might just feel like a tolkien gesture and we don't want to embarrass our elves. Anyway it's a good day to come and boromir #Tolkien books. 📚

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight for this week is... Klassiki! 🎞️ This is an on-demand video platform which focuses on cinema from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia! The selection spans from classic to contemporary cinema 🎬 Link: solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/permalink/44...

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Want to learn more about what it's like to be a student at Oxford? Come to our undergraduate open day on Friday 18th September - tomorrow! The library will be running tours from 9.30am-1.30pm. Come to our desk in the Space for Reading - by the Schwarzman Centre north entrance - to grab a slot!

A photo from the previous undergraduate open door. It shows a tall white man in a floral button up and blue blazer, standing behind a white desk and smiling in welcome. On the desk in front of him are informational handouts about the library and the open day, as well as a poster about library tour times. To his left is a banner saying 'Bodleian Humanities Library - Library Tours'. To his left is a banner saying 'Bodleian Humanities Library - Space for Reading'. This space for reading, a bright area with comfy chairs, tables, and a visible book exchange on the far wall, is behind him.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to visit us at Oxford Open Doors on Saturday! Over 50 of you made time for our library talk, with many more asking questions at our Space for Reading desk. This was our first Open Doors ever, since we're new - thanks for making it wonderful 📚💫

A photo of a blond white women with long hair seated at a white desk. She is smiling cheerily at the camera. The desk has a poster for library talk timings, as well as freebies and library maps. On the right-hand side is a banner saying 'Bodleian Humanities Library - Space for Reading'. The Space for Reading - a light, open space with tables, armchairs, a book display, and a book exchange - can be seen behind her. In the right hand corner of the photo, the north entrance to the Schwarzman Centre is just visible.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight this week is...Eighteenth Century Collections Online (English)! Part III of this collection is freshly acquired - why don't you start your week by checking it out? 📑 More info here: www.gale.com/academic/eig...

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Eighteenth Century Collections Online, Part III | Gale

Accelerate scholarly research with the Eighteen Century Online Collection, Part III. Discover other ECCO books and digitized primary sources with Gale.

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Taylor Institution Library (Taylorian) @tayoxford.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🚪Oxford Open Doors🗝️ Please join us on Saturday 12th September for our Oxford Open Doors events! While we're not usually open to the public, for one day only we will be running tours of the building for everyone to attend! See our Oxford Open Door page below for more details!

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight for this week is the Digital Archive of Medieval Music (DIAMM)! 🎼 With images and metadata for thousands of works, this database is the most comprehensive site for a complete list of polyphonic music manuscripts up to c.1600! Register for free usage here ➡️ www.diamm.ac.uk

A screenshot of the homepage of the DIAMM website.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Want to learn a bit more about us? 💡 Then you're in luck! This Saturday 12th September, we're offering hourly introductory talks about the Bodleian Humanities Library as part of Oxford Open Doors. Please see further details below, or follow this link: tinyurl.com/28puhem4 Hopefully see you soon!

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight this week is... the Dead Sea Scrolls Electronic Library! 🌊📜💻 This online edition contains a Hebrew transcription and English translation of the Biblical and the Non-Biblical texts in the Dead Sea Scrolls, with high-resolution images! solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/permalink/44...

A screenshot of the landing page for the Dead Sea Scrolls by Brill Scholarly Editions. The description reads:

"Together with the Dead Sea Scrolls Electronic Library Non-Biblical Texts, the Dead Sea Scrolls Electronic Library Biblical Texts form the Dead Sea Scrolls Electronic Library. This library contains the entire corpus of Dead Sea Scrolls texts. This online version presents a complete Hebrew transcription and English translation of the Biblical and Non-Biblical texts in the Dead Sea Scrolls corpus, together with high-resolution images. For the sake of comparison, the text of the Codex Leningradensis is also included in this publication. It can be found here."

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We need a new subject librarian for music! And you'd get the chance to do a whole host of other cool things too... 🎶🎻🎼

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

And we're back after the bank holiday! Hello again, dear readers! 👋

A photograph of the doors to the Bodleian Humanities Library

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Heads up, all readers! ☀️🌻 We'll be closing for the Bank Holiday weekend - Saturday-Monday inclusive - and will reopen 9am Tuesday. Make sure to stop in and grab your weekend reading before 9pm today!

A picture of a set of shelves in the Bodleian Humanities Library. The shelves are grey metal, surrounded by light wood. Each shelf is filled wtih books in a variety of colours and bindings.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight this week is....Oxford University Open Podcasts: Philosophy! 🎤 With series covering over 2000 years of thought, from Plato's Euthydemus to Ethics in AI, there's something here for everyone. Deep thinkers, be sure to tune in! podcasts.ox.ac.uk/units/facult...

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Faculty of Philosophy | University of Oxford Podcasts

Oxford is one of the world's great centres for philosophy. More than one hundred and fifty professional philosophers work in the University and its colleges, between them covering a vast range of subj...

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We've recently surpassed 400 followers - thank you everyone who's interested in our lovely new library! 📚💫 We've got more exciting things lined up for autumn, but if there's anything in particular you'd like to see from us, let us know! 🍂

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Taylor Institution Library (Taylorian) @tayoxford.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🖨️ Scan and Deliver Update! 💻 Did you know, we've increased the copyright limits for our Scan and Deliver service! You can now request up to 10% of a book (or one chapter, whichever's larger)! Please note that our limit of 100 pages (50 openings) does still apply. See below for more details:

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The Bodleian Libraries electronic document delivery service.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight this week is... Oxford Bibliographies in Cinema and Media Studies! 📽️🎬🎞️ This collection provides short essays and detailed bibliographies on individual topics in cinema studies, including national cinemas and individual directors and films! doi.org/10.1093/9780...

A screenshot of the homepage for Oxford Bibliographies in Cinema and Media Studies, edited by Krin Gabbard

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Get hwæt, English students! Electronic Beowulf has a new edition! 📢🎉

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's going to be another hot one today! 🌡️ If you're interested, here are some live temperatures from the coolest rooms in the Humanities Library: 🔹Multimedia Room - 20.9° 🔹Graduate Reading Room (Floor 1) - 22.2° 🔹Rare Materials Teaching Room - 22.6° Why not come along to cool down! ❄️

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"These late eclipses in the sun and moon portend no good to us." So said the Earl of Gloucester in King Lear. Perhaps he too could not get a pair of solar eclipse glasses in time... (P.S. Enjoy watching the eclipse safely this evening!)

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight for this week is Oxford Health Histories! 🩺 Dedicated to uncovering, documenting, and disseminating histories of health and medicine in Oxfordshire, the project website has a range of excellent articles and resources available. To access, click here: tinyurl.com/HMed123

A screenshot of the Oxford Health Histories homepage which is predominantly blue text on a white background. The main text in the image explains a little about the project. It says: "Welcome to Oxford Health Histories. A historical perspective on how medicine and healthcare have developed in Oxford. You can explore themes that are still challenges for medicine today, such as the role of anatomy in medical education, the treatment of mental health and how innovations in drug development are shaped by patients."

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Want to meet fellow DPhils and learn some cool plant facts? 🍃🌼 Book now for the DPhil visit to Harcourt Arboretum! Wednesday 26th August, 11am-12pm. Make your own way or travel with the @radcliffescilib.bsky.social library team - bookings here: ox-ac.libcal.com/calendar/rsl...

Poster advertising DPhil Arboretum visit. The text reads, 'Wednesday 26th August 11am-12pm. DPhil visit to Harcourt Arboretum. Free tour from our expert guide. Learn about wildflower meadows, native woodlands and nearly 200 years of history. Connect with fellow DPhils. Immerse yourself in nature. Book your space now.' There is a picture of a peacock, and a photo of trees at the Arboretum against a blue sky.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🎶August slipped away like a moment in time...🎶 Some major Swifties* here at the library - why not consider a philosophical or literary approach to the beloved 8th track of folklore? We've got a book for that.🎵 *(Jonathan Swift fans, we modestly propose that your time will come!)

Photo showing a variety of cross-disciplinary texts around the themes in Taylor Swift's song 'August'. A large musical score 'The Fourth of August' adapted by Elgar, is open at the back. In front are a stack of books: 'Perceptual Imagination and Perceptual Memory', 'Mental Time Travel', 'Adultery and the Female Star', and 'Hope: The Politics of Optimism'. On top are two DVDs, covers facing forward. They are 'Our Beloved Month of August' and 'Brief Encounter'.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight this week is... IEEE Xplore! This database of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) publications is a great resources for @oii.ox.ac.uk students (and intrigued others)! Try out their fun 'top searches' option. Link: ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/dynho... 💻

Screenshot of IEEE explore, showing their 'top searches' option. This is a sideways bar chart of the most popular current sources and their matching documents. The top result is 'Data science', with others including 'machine learning', 'Cloud computing', and 'AI'.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A friendly reminder, as we're due some heat tomorrow! 👇☀️😎

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Did you know it's World Nature Conservation Day? Why not pop by and do some reading (or watching!) to learn something new about conservation efforts! 🌍🌱💚

A photograph of some books about conservation in the Humanities Library. Titles include Philosophy of the Environment, An Introduction by Elena Casetta; The Moth Snowstorm, Nature and Joy by Michael McCarthy; Planetary Solidarity, Global Women's Voices on Christian Doctrine and Climate Justice by Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Hilda P. Koster; Silent Spring & Other Writing on the Environment by Rachel Carson; Tide, The Science and Lore of the Greatest Force on Earth by Hugh Aldersey-Williams; Wilding (Film); and Defending Biodiversity, Environmental Science and Ethics by Jonathan A. Newman, Gary Varner, and Stefan Linquist

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight this week is... Digital Resources for Musicology! This is a central hub which links out to lots of open access projects which will be of interest to musicians and musicologists! Link: drm.ccarh.org 🎶

A screenshot of the homepage of Digital Resources for Musicology. The text reads:
"This website provides links to substantial open-access projects of use to musicians and musicologists. With a burgeoning number of digital resources available, remembering titles of sites and pathways to them can be difficult. Digital Resources in Musicology (DRM) is organized topically and provides a rapid search tool for specialties within heterogeneous collections. Neither the links nor their descriptions are exhaustive. Older projects predating the development of the internet are listed at ADAM: Archive of Digital Applications in Musicology. Curated digital and hybrid editions are itemized at EVE: Electronic and Virtual Editions. Harvard's Online Resources for Music Scholars offer a somewhat different, largely complementary mix of projects. On placement by category, please see our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions list)."

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Feeling the heat? 🥵 Hot weather has been central to the plots of numerous literary works throughout history - here's just a few we've found: Can you think of any more?

An image of five books on a small black table. They are photographed in front of our grated bookshelves in the Humanities Library. From left to right, the texts are: Summer by Ali Smith; Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams; The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy; The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley; Atonement by Ian McEwan.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A special (collections) morning! ✨📜 We had a great time hosting some English UNIQ students today and talking to them about all things @bodleian.ox.ac.uk! We even got to call up some of our wonderful special collections to showcase, including our lovely first edition Pride and Prejudice!

An image of ten special collections items laid out in our Rare Material Teaching Room in the Humanities Library. The rare books are kept on foam book supports spread across three tables and have weighted snakes to keep them in place. Behind the tables are five bookshelves filled with various large texts.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight for this week is American Fiction, 1774-1920! 🗽 Newly accessible, this database contains more than 17,800 titles and is comprised of American prose fiction from the political beginnings of the United States through to WW1. For more info and access: tinyurl.com/bdp3jb3y

A screenshot of the American Fiction, 1774-1920 database home page. On the left of the screenshot is a white search box underneath the title of the database, and on the right is a picture of three antiquarian books stacked on top of one another.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Exciting news, researchers... EThOS is now back online! Get finding those theses, folks! 🖥️

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight this week is... the journal Religious Studies! 🛐 This international journal explores issues in Philosophy of Religion, from both classical and contemporary discussions across traditions. It publishes 40+ open access articles a year! solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/permalink/44...

A picture of the cover of Religious Studies, published by Cambridge University Press

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We won gold!🏅🌱 Recently, a cross-departmental team from the Schwarzman Centre won a gold award at Oxford University's Green Impact Awards! This recognises an effort to ensure that the environmental policies and practices in the building align with the sustainability of its Passivhaus construction!

A photograph of the Green Impact team, holding their gold award, outside the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🚨Closure reminder!🚨 From 9pm this evening until 2:30pm tomorrow (Friday 10th July), the Humanities Library and the wider Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities will be closed. We apologise for the inconvenience!

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight for this week is PhilPapers! 📑 PhilPapers is a comprehensive directory of online academic philosophy, including many full-text articles and books by academic philosophers. It is accessible via the 'key databases' section of our Philosophy LibGuide here: tinyurl.com/bz8jm296

A screenshot of the PhilPapers home page and search engine.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Heads up! 🔔 The Humanities Library will be closed on Friday 10th July until 2:30pm (starting 9pm on Thursday 9th July); this is a building-wide closure. Other libraries will be available for you to use in the meantime! www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries

Bodleian Humanities Library
Building Closure
The Humanities Library, including
the Ground Floor 24/7 space,
will be closed from:

Thursday 9th July, 9pm
to
Friday 10th July, 2:30pm

This is a building-wide closure. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

For #ResourceSpotlight this week, we're look at FIAF Index to Film Periodicals! 📽️ This is a bibliographic database which indexes 500,000 article citations from more than 345 periodicals from 1972 onwards 🎞️ You can browse the database here: solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/permalink/44...

A screen shot of the home page of the International Index to Film Periodicals Database, including a search bar.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Are you here for the University of Oxford Open Day? The Humanities Library will be running tours every 30 mins today and tomorrow, from 9:30am-4pm (excluding 12:30-1pm). Drop by and sign up to join in the fun! 🎟️

A photograph of a sign that reads "Bodleian Humanities Library, Library Tours"

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Did you know that we're a designated cool space?😎 With some Bodleian libraries closing or reducing their hours due to the extreme heat, the Humanities Library remains open as usual. Feel free to pop in and chill out...😏 More✨cool spaces✨can also be found here: tinyurl.com/4z9vrae5!

A screenshot of the Bodleian's 'Find a Library' webpage. It shows the various filters by which you can adjust your search results and three yellow arrows are pointing down to the 'atmosphere' section. In this box, it says 'cool spaces' which is the filter used to show libraries with cooler temperatures.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We have some new library equipment! 🥳 We've added: 🖥️10 new monitors (total now 30) 🪑3 new ergonomic chairs (total now 10) 🔌12 HDMI cables 🔌2 USB-C cables ⚡2 Lightning charging cables ☀️1 Daylight lamp Please ask at the help desk if you'd like to borrow anything or need any assistance at all! 😊

An image of one of our ergonomic chairs with a blue desk and a monitor in the background. Behind that are three of our library bookshelves.

An image of the signage attached to each of our monitors. It is a blue circular sign attached to the top right corner of the monitor. The text on it explains which number it is out of 30 (this one is 2) and how to connect your device to it. In the background is the library and its bookshelves.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

This week's #ResourceSpotlight is Ambix! Especially pertinent to our History of Medicine collections, Ambix is the Journal of the Society for the Study of Alchemy and Early Chemistry. Covering all periods and geographical regions, it's a hugely valuable resource! For access➡️ tinyurl.com/5ev7tcxe

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

If the Help Desk is busy, book returns can be left in our drop box! 📚 You can find it near the Help Desk, beside the Self-Issue Machine. (Though if your books are requested or overdue, it's best to bring them to the desk so we can get your account cleared ASAP!)

A photograph of the Returns Drop Box, showing the two postal slots where books can be dropped

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This week's #ResourceSpotlight is nkoda! 🎼 An app which provides access to thousands of digital scores and performance materials from both major and smaller publishers, nkoda is a valuable music database. For access, follow this link and select 'Sign up with an Institution': tinyurl.com/shs6urex

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nkoda | Digital Sheet Music App

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It's that time of year again... vacation loans are back! 🏖️📚🧳 Any Humanities Library loans you borrow from now on will be due back on Tuesday 13th October - so you can take them home without worrying they'll go overdue! And don't worry, if you're staying in Oxford, we will be too 😎 See you soon!

A poster with a sunhat, shells, and a glass. The text reads:
Vacation Loans: The summer vacation begins on Sunday 20th June. Humanities Library loans issued or renewed from Monday 15th June will be due back on Tuesday 13th October. Happy reading!

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Our #ResourceSpotlight this week is the Journal of Information Technology! 🌐 Focused on publishing research in information, management, and communications technologies, its subject scope covers IT risk, data science, infrastructure, national policies, and much more! Access ➡️ tinyurl.com/9jrtvc64

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Interested in learning more about Einstein's love of music and the impact it had on his work? 🎶 The History of Science Museum are hosting this wonderful event featuring music and conversation inspired by his life and legacy. For more info and to book: www.hsm.ox.ac.uk/event/einste...

This image is a poster to promote the Einstein in Oxford: Thinking in Music event. On the left side is the title of the event (as above) in white text on a black background. On the right side of the graphic is a purple violin. Underneath the title, there are further details which read: "Tickets from £5; https://www.hsm.ox.ac.uk/event/einstein-oxford; Thursday 18th June, 6.00-7.00pm; followed by drinks reception.

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🔔 We're hiring! 🔔 Would you like to join our team of evening & weekend staff? We're currently recruiting for 3 part-time posts, each with different hours! Closing: 22nd June 2026 See the listing for more details: shorturl.at/cP6fn

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Bodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This week, #ResourceSpotlight looks at British Literary Manuscripts Online! It comes in two parts, with digitisations from the British Library, including Beowulf, Margery Kempe, Charles Dickens, the Brontes’, and more! 1600-1900: shorturl.at/atefy Medieval and Renaissance: shorturl.at/VlKNz

A screenshot from British Literary Manuscripts Online by Gale Primary Resources, with a picture of Shakespeare and some manuscript images.

The description reads: "British Literary Manuscripts Online presents facsimile images of literary manuscripts, including letters and diaries, drafts of poems, plays, novels, and other literary works, and similar materials for research and teaching. The manuscripts range from medieval texts to the works of Oscar Wilde, and users can browse the manuscripts individually or search the metadata for author names, titles, manuscript numbers or notes.

British Literary Manuscripts Online is divided into two parts. Part One: c1660-1900 contains works of major literary figures from the Restoration through the Victorian era: Charles Dickens, Sir Walter Scott, William Morris, and Oscar Wilde"

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