This guide is intended for students and researchers at Hertford College, as well as others at the University of Oxford seeking information about Hertford College Library.
Use this guide to find out about the collections, services and staff support at Hertford College Library.
The following services are currently available in the Library 24/7:
Browse shelves and borrow books using self-issue machine
Return books
Printing, copying and scanning (details on Hertford IT blog, opens in new window)
Study spaces
The Library’s study spaces are open 24/7 to Hertford members only and are often in high demand. As a community we keep this a comfortable working space by:
Readers are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering in the Library (unless exempt) and to be considerate of other people's space.
This Library is not open to members of other Oxford colleges and other Bodleian Libraries readers. If you have an enquiry about a resource that is only available at Hertford Library please contact the Librarian by email library@hertford.ox.ac.uk or by calling 01865 279409.
Staffed hours will vary at the moment. Please contact staff by email library@hertford.ox.ac.uk or by calling 01865 279409.
Left to right in images:
Qualified Librarian Alice is here to help with all things library and resource related.
When not researching bees for her DPhil, Hertford student Alex works part-time in the Library and keeps the Library and all the books in ship shape.
Hertford's cat is often to be found napping in the Library, unofficial team member.
by email: library@hertford.ox.ac.uk
by phone: 01865 279409
in person: the Library Office is in the ground floor entrance of the Library in the Old Buildings Quad, Hertford College, Catte St, Oxford, OX1 3BW