📖New book display📖
Our current book display focuses on Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor 1933-45 and first woman in the presidential cabinet.
Come in and browse or find out more on our blog: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2026/04/...
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Scaffolders will be working in the RAI foyer on Thurs 2 and Tues 7 April.
The automated door will be out of use, access to the basement will be restricted and we expect noise disruption in the library. Earplugs are available at the desk!
More at our blog: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2026/04/...
Artwork.
Has the @raioxford.bsky.social list of America250 events inspired you to learn more about the Revolutionary War?
We have created blogposts with simple guides to finding primary sources- our first post is about Starting Points, Founding Documents and Fathers!
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2026/02/...
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Decorative image of book covers.
We're starting the new year and new term with #newbooks in the Alain Locke Collection!
Now on display on the Ground Floor of the library- see our blogpost for more info.
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2026/01/...
We are open as normal this weekend, then from Mon 8 Dec we are moving into vac opening hours:
⏰Mon-Fri: 9-7
⏰Sat-Sun: CLOSED
We'll also be closed for the Xmas period from 5pm Tues 23 Dec - 9am Mon 5th Jan.
Have a fab break! ☃️
See our blog for more: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/12/...
Vacation loans are now in effect across the Bodleian Libraries!
All books borrowed (except books from offsite storage) will have a due date of Tuesday 20th January.
Bookcase with one book (title "One drop") and paper printouts of numbers 2 to 24.
The VHL's advent calendar of books is up! A new title will be added each day until we close for Christmas, counting up the days of December 📆📖🎄
Find out more and see a list of titles on display (updated through the month) at our blog: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/12/...
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Books and information posters displayed on shelves
Come and discover books and online resources about the history of sport in the US and its links to politics, identity, religion and economics with our new American sports book display! 📚⚾🏈
Find out more at our blog: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/11/...
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Photo of the book display
New term, new book display! Our latest display highlights books from our collection linking to some of the events being hosted by @raioxford.bsky.social.
Find out more in our blog post: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/10/...
Book covers
NEW BOOKS!
Our new intake of books for the Alain Locke Collection is now available to browse and borrow on the VHL Ground Floor.
You can find out more information via our blogpost here: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/09/...
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It's time for our ✨soft opening!✨
From today, we are officially open! You can come by any time from 9am-5pm.
From Thursday onwards, our opening hours will be extending. Watch this space! 🥁
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NEW DATABASE ALERT!
Bodleian readers can now access the Carter Administration and Foreign Affairs database, providing access to key internal documents.
Find out more via our blogpost: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/07/...
The VHL is now in Long Vacation opening hours:
⏰Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
⏰Sat-Sun: Closed
Have a lovely summer, and do remember to return any library books if you are leaving the university!
The Electronic Legal Deposit service will be temporarily unavailable from 5-5:30pm today (Wed 11th June) due to a technical upgrade.
Books on LGBTQ+ topics displayed on shelving, with posters
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈
Come and check out our new book display on LGBTQ+ history, or find out more and explore resources on our blog:
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/06/...
Books displayed on shelving
Our new book display looks at Catholicism in the United States.
Come in and grab a book, or find out more at our blog:
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/05/...
UPDATE:
The Vere Harmsworth Library is open as normal today.
Thank you for your patience.
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Any queries about access to library materials should be directed to vhl@bodleian.ox.ac.uk in the first instance.
The Vere Harmsworth Library is closed today due to access issues with the @raioxford.bsky.social Building Foyer. We apologise for any inconvenience: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/05/...
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Decorative screenshot.
Decorative screenshot
*More Trial Database News*
Bodleian readers can now access 2 History Vault databases (Planning for the Post-WWII World & Revolutionary War & Early America) until the 7th June 2025
Learn more via our blog: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/05/...
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New Trial Database alert!
Bodleian Readers can now access American History 1493-1945 until the 25th May 2025. Find out more via our blogpost:
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/05/...
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📚 Our new Alain Locke Collection books are on the shelves & ready to borrow! 📚
This collection, funded by the Association of American Rhodes Scholars, focuses on African American history, politics, biography & culture.
Find out more via our blog post:
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2025/02/...