Hertford College Library: Isolation services

Library staff will assist readers wherever possible to access resources during isolation. Readers with questions about this service should contact library@hertford.ox.ac.uk.

Information about services provided by the Bodleian Libraries, including collection of books by friends (aka Proxy Borrowing) is available at https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/service-updates. 

Do not return books to the library during isolation. Renew books online via SOLO. If books cannot be renewed then contact library@hertford.ox.ac.uk for assistance.

Books should be returned after isolation is completed.

Books will be quarantined in line with current policy after return.

No overdue fines will be charged.

The following guidance applies to all students:

1. If an ebook is available then students will be asked to use this, unless they have a disability or learning difficulty that means they particularly benefit from print format books.
2. If only a chapter is required then the library will supply this as a PDF via email. Chapter scan requests can be made via http://bit.ly/hertfordlibraryrequest
3. Deliveries to isolating households will be grouped by household to avoid multiple trips.

Email library@hertford.ox.ac.uk with the details of the Hertford Library books you require. Provide as much detail as possible, including edition, author and title and your location.

Ask a non-isolating Hertford friend or contact the Hertford MCR or JCR Welfare Reps to arrange a book collection on your behalf.

Email library@hertford.ox.ac.uk with the details of the Hertford Library books you require. Provide as much detail as possible, including edition, author and title.

EITHER Follow option above for students in offsite Hertford owned accommodation.

OR If a non-Hertford member is assisting you then contact library@hertford.ox.ac.uk to arrange for a book bag to be left at the Lodge for collection. Non-Hertford members cannot access Hertford Library so must collect from the Lodge.

OR If you are able to receive postal deliveries from Royal Mail then you can request a postal loan via http://bit.ly/hertfordlibraryrequest.