Basics & Getting Started for Oxford undergraduates
Library Assistant for Oxford Freshers
Introductory information for new undergraduate students including:
- which libraries to use (for undergraduates)
- understanding reading lists (for undergraduates)
- finding and borrowing books and journals
- printing, copying and scanning
- computers, passwords and wifi
- support for disabled readers
- getting help
Oxford Reading Lists Online (ORLO)
Oxford Reading Lists Online (ORLO)
ORLO is the new reading list system for the University of Oxford. With ORLO, you can access up-to-date reading lists at any time from a range of devices, check live location and availability information for the items on your reading list and access many ebooks and article easily through the “View Online” button. Access ORLO through Canvas or by logging in with your SSO here. You can add your reading intentions and personal notes, which means ORLO will save you time. It is currently being used in a number of courses across divisions, and is being made more widely available in a phased rollout. If ORLO is being used for your course, please find guides below for tips on how to use ORLO.
Many of the items in ORLO have a link to Online content. Most will work fine but some may require extra log ins or the link may not load properly. If you experience any problems try clearing the cookies and cache in your browser. This guide shows how to clear cookies fromvarious browsers.
Video creators: Kat Steiner and Helen Bond. Created 5th May 2020.
The academic's permission was given to use their reading list as an example.
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5 ORLO TipsFive (5) tips for making ORLO work for you.
Basics & Getting Started for everyone else
Finding and borrowing books, journals and other items
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Finding resources using SOLOGeneral guidance on using SOLO, the primary search and discovery tool for the University of Oxford covering the physical and online holdings of the Bodleian Libraries and most other Oxford Libraries.
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Discovering e-resourcesGuidance on finding eresources such as ejournals and databases using SOLO and Databases A-Z.
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Discovering ebooksGuidance on how to search for ebooks using SOLO, how to use ebooks and cite them.
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Specialist materials: guidance on finding special collections and non book formatsGuidance on finding and using the Bodleian Libraries' specialist collections including manuscripts, rare books, archives and printed ephemera; maps; music; data and statistics; legal materials; official, parliamentary and government papers; audio visual materials; patents.
Information about Oxford Libraries
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About Oxford LibrariesInformation about Oxford Libraries including opening times.
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning
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Printing, copying and scanning (PCAS)Information about the Bodleian Libraries PCAS system for printing, photocopying and scanning.
IT, Computing, WiFi and Passwords
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Connecting to WiFi in the Bodleian LibrariesGuidance on connecting your laptop or device to the Eduroam or Bodleian Libraries WiFi networks in the Bodleian Libraries.
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Using a public computer in the Bodleian LibrariesInformation on logging on to and using the Bodleian Libraries' public computers
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PasswordsInformation about the passwords used to access eresources from off campus; log on to WiFi and Bodleian Libraries PCs; renew books; order items from the closed stacks; and to make photocopies, print outs and scans using PCAS.
Workshops and classes
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Workshops and ClassesBodleian libraries run a range of workshops in information discovery and scholarly communications covering literature searching, reference management, current awareness, research impact, copyright and intellectual property, Open Access and research data management.
Information for disabled readers
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Information for disabled readersInformation about using the Bodleian Libraries for disabled readers, including access details, assistive technology and other services.
Getting help
Contact us
Subject Specific Enquiries
If you have a subject enquiry please contact your subject librarian.
General Enquiries
Email: reader.services@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Telephone: 01865 277162
Post: Main Enquiry Desk, Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG
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