University College has two libraries: the Old Library (completed in 1861) and the New Library (2016). Both can be found on the main University College site in the city centre and are open 24hrs. They support undergraduate and graduate study with a combined collection of around 60,000 books. There are also 3 group study rooms and an individual study room near the New Library. The Library’s collections cover a wide range of topics to help students with their studies. We also have more specialised collections such as our Welfare Collection and our Women’s Bookshelf (which has a growing range of material about women and gender studies).

To further support research, there is a fast book purchase request service, generous book allowances and loan periods as well as a friendly and professional team who are happy to help. Blankets and cushions are provided to ensure students’ comfort while they study. If any student has any additional or accessibility needs, the Library staff are more than happy to help to support these. For more information on the Library, please visit this page.

All Univ students and academics have access to the Bodleian Libraries. This is the wider network of libraries across the University of Oxford as a whole and is made up of faculty and more generalised libraries. These libraries also have a wide range of study spaces that can be used.

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