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Welcome to the Bodleian Libraries. Twenty-six libraries across Oxford, including the central University library. Find a library.
The Bodleian Library (/ ˈ b ɒ d l i ən, b ɒ d ˈ l iː ən /) is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. It derives its name from its founder, Sir Thomas Bodley. With over 13 million printed items, it is the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library.
The Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera and Weston Library are three of Oxford's most iconic libraries, located in the heart of the city. Get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access on a guided library tour, or explore the historic city of Oxford on a walking tour with one of our expert guides.
Visit the world-famous Bodleian Libraries. Discover our tours, free exhibitions, shop and café. Plan your visit. Highlights. Library guided tours. Go inside our beautiful and historic library buildings with our expert tour guides. City walking tours. Discover the fascinating history of the University and city of Oxford on our walking tours.
The Bodleian Old Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. 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 Room and Duke Humfrey’s Library.
Tours of the Bodleian Libraries. Get behind the scenes access to one of the oldest working libraries in the world. See the awe-inspiring architecture and hear the stories from the historic heart of the University.
Search Oxford Libraries Online (SOLO) is the online catalogue for Oxford University’s libraries, including the Bodleian Libraries and most college and faculty libraries. What is on SOLO? You can use SOLO to search: the resources of most Oxford University libraries, including books, e-books, articles, databases and media
