The Bodleian Libraries is a group of 23 libraries that serve the University of Oxford, open to staff, students and other readers.

The original library founded by Sir Thomas Bodley was part of this complex. By 1859 the entire Schools Quadrangle had become part of the Bodleian Library complex.

History of the Bodleian Discover more about one of the oldest libraries in Europe

The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library. Together, the Bodleian Libraries hold over 13 million printed items.

Libraries in the Bodleian Libraries group include the principal University library – the Bodleian Library – which has been a library of legal deposit for 400 years; as well as 22 other libraries across Oxford, …

Find out more about visiting the Bodleian Libraries, including opening hours, tickets and how to get to us

Welcome to the Bodleian Libraries. Explore our exhibitions, discover our collections, browse the online shop or book a tour to experience it all for yourself

The Bodleian Library is made up of several buildings, and three libraries: Our library guided tours can take you inside the Old Library and the Radcliffe Camera, as well as the Divinity School, Convocation …

From borrowing to remote access, find out more about the services offered by the Bodleian Libraries. If you are not a member of the University, find out how to apply for a Bodleian Reader card.

Part of the larger Bodleian Library complex, it is connected to the Radcliffe Camera by the underground Gladstone Link. It has three historic reading rooms: the Lower Reading Room, the Upper Reading …