It's #WorldPhotographyDay! 📷 Photography has been a part of the Bodleian’s collections ever since the medium was invented. 📷 One of the earliest examples of photography, by William Henry Fox Talbot (MS. 21088 Photogr. 2 item 9)

Submissions are now open for OxFOS 2027 (Oxford's open research conference, 8–11 March 2027). Propose a talk, panel or workshop for this free, University-wide conference. This year's theme is The Costs of Knowledge. Submit your proposal by 14 October 2026: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/oxfos

During our library closure period (Thursday 6 August – Sunday 11 Oct (inclusive)) a fetching & enquiry service is available from an office near the Manor Road Building Reception desk: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 10am-4pm on Saturday See images below for directions. Find out more: tinyurl.com/b6m538wf

You may have noticed the flock of shrieking birds near the library. It may not shock you to learn that it is a scream of swifts nesting in the @morethanadodo.bsky.social museum's specially built nest boxes. Find out about this year's fledglings on the swift diary! 🔗 oumnh.ox.ac.uk/swifts-diary...

Want to see something different? Take some time out at the @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social From extraordinary objects to thought-provoking exhibitions, it's the perfect place to spend an hour away from your desk or books. ✨ Find out more: prm.ox.ac.uk

You asked, we listened! We’re giving you more opportunities to step INSIDE the iconic Radcliffe Camera by hosting extra Radcliffe Camera and City of Oxford Walking Tours. Find out more: https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/tours/city-oxford-walking-tours

Watch illustrator Axel Scheffler bring Gruffalo to life! Axel was the recipient of the 2026 Bodley Medal from the Bodleian Libraries for services to children's literature. You can enjoy the full interview with Axel at: https://youtu.be/1hUs7iWXH90

🦋 With impeccable timing our butterfly jigsaw was completed just before the end of the #BigButterflyCount Have you seen any of these butterflies? Our staff spotted 6 of these species and 97 individual butterflies in nearby green spaces over 4 lunchtime counts. @savebutterflies.bsky.social

From today (6 August) the Social Science Library is closed to readers until the 11 October (dates inclusive), while our entrance area is refurbished. We are continuing to offer a book fetching, Scan & Deliver and returns service. See our Blog for more info: tinyurl.com/43736eyp

Our Resource of the Month for August is 'International Newsstream Collection' from ProQuest, a powerful database providing access to thousands of news sources from around the world. Find out more at tinyurl.com/45ash9ym #SSLResourceoftheMonth

Reconnect with nature at the Harcourt Arboretum with fellow #DPhils. The guided tour will take in different habitats. Make your own way to the Arboretum or travel with the Radcliffe Science Library team. Book your place! 🗓️ Wednesday 26 August 🕛️ 11-12 🔗 go.glam.ox.ac.uk/DPhil_Arbore...

Our Book of the Month choice for August is 'The sociology of emotions: feminist, cultural and sociological perspectives' by Ann Brooks. Find out why it was chosen at tinyurl.com/57xx4awp #SSLBookoftheMonth

Not sure what to put as your professional Out of Office message? We've got you covered. (Medieval edition) [Image: MS. Douce 327: Bible, second part (end of Maccabees to Apocalypse). 13th C. end. More detail in Alt text.]

Keep cool, stay hydrated and take care in the heat today. ☀️ Our library collection includes books that explore climate change through economics, politics, psychology and society. 📚🌍 Looking to learn more? Find additional resources and possible solutions in our LibGuide: buff.ly/yEMPL9i

Did you watch Nolan's The Odyssey and wished you knew more? Do you want to impress your friends with your post-cinema analysis? We've got you covered at the Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library- check out our collections on the lower ground floor and in our Classics Lending Library for more!

Our friend the Maison Française Library @mfoxford.bsky.social turned 80 this year! 🎉 Go visit this wonderful French language library this summer, and take a peek at their exhibitions. You don't have to be a University of Oxford student to join - membership is open to all! www.mfo.ac.uk

🦋 SSL staff enjoyed another lunchtime #BigButterflyCount today at Holywell Cemetery, a local green space managed for nature. We spotted 35 butterflies in total! The count runs from Fri 17 July - Sun 9 Aug, it's easy to take part, find out how at bigbutterflycount.org @savebutterflies.bsky.social

We are pleased to announce that access to EThOS (E-Theses Online Service) ethos.bl.uk an open access discovery platform for UK doctoral theses, managed by @britishlibrary.bsky.social has now been restored. Find out more at tinyurl.com/mvtunxvt

The Social Science Library entrance area will be fully refurbished over the Summer Vacation. The library will be closed to readers during August & September (dates to be confirmed), but we will offer book fetching, Scan & Deliver and other key services. See our Blog for info: tinyurl.com/2x4zpwfc

The Museum of Natural History (@morethanadodo.bsky.social) has completed its redisplay project with installations showcasing Oxfordshire dinosaurs. 🦖 Marking the final phase of ‘Life, as we know it’ – transforming the presentation of the Museum’s collections to visitors. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4b7qp9v

What kind of summer are you having? (Medieval edition) #MedievalMonday MS Douce 213

🦋 SSL staff enjoyed their first lunchtime #BigButterflyCount today at Oxford Botanic Garden 🌻 We spotted 21 butterflies in total! The count runs from Fri 17 July - Sun 9 Aug, it's easy to take part, find out how at bigbutterflycount.org @savebutterflies.bsky.social www.obga.ox.ac.uk/visit-garden

Sharing lunch with a friend or sharing it with some Lego? Why not both?! Lego Lunch will keep rolling 1-2pm on Wednesday until the end of July in our cool Wellbeing Room. #Wellbeing

Fundamentals of open access 🗓️ Thursday 23 July 🕘 10.00-11.30 💻 Online 🔗 buff.ly/3ssPGvR Understand what open access really means - decode the jargon and explore how publishing open can benefit your research. Remember to book your place. #OpenAccess

"Sing in me, Muse, and through me tell the story…" Homer's #Odyssey begins with an invocation to a Muse - probably Calliope - asking for divine inspiration. You can meet Calliope, along with sisters Clio and Polyhymnia, in the Weston Library! ✨But which of our three Muses matches your energy? 👇

The sights of Oxford are not just for tourists. When was the last time you were in the @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social? With so much to see from amazing archaeological finds to art through the ages. 🪙 📜 🎨 🖼️ There's a lot to see for FREE! It's a great way to #TakeABreak

Want to know where all the 'Cool' Bodleian Libraries are ??? Take a look at: tinyurl.com/2s5y6byj where the 'Atmosphere' filter has been set to 'Cool Spaces' which you may find more comfortable to work in during hot weather. You'll be pleased to hear the Social Science Library is one of them!

🦋 Try our latest jigsaw in the Wellbeing Corner to brush up your butterfly knowledge in time for Butterfly Conservation's #BigButterflyCount! The count runs from Fri 17 July - Sun 9 Aug, it's easy to take part, find out how at bigbutterflycount.org @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Our Resource of the Month for July is 'Policy Commons.' A comprehensive source of grey literature that provides access to over 40 million reports from a range of sources including global think tanks and national governments. Find out more at tinyurl.com/7me8dedd #SSLResourceoftheMonth

The 2026 World Cup (medieval edition). #MedievalMonday Bodleian Library MS. Douce 62