Opening hours
Due to the ongoing period of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nuffield Library is currently closed. Information on services and support to College members under the current circumstances may be found on the Library’s intranet page.
Christmas 2020 - the library will close on Tuesday 22nd December 2020 and reopen on Monday 4th January 2021.
Easter 2021 - TBC
Summer Vacation 2021 - the library will be closed throughout the month of August.
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Access
Registration for use of the Library is renewed annually and offered to:
- Members and Associate members of the College, former members of the College
- Graduate students and staff from other Oxford Colleges and University institutions
- Such other persons as may be admitted from time to time by the Librarian.
Applications under a) and b) should be made to the Library Circulation Desk where your University card will be registered for access. Applicants under c) may be admitted at the discretion of the Librarian; applications should be made in advance and should be supported by a Fellow of the College or by a letter of recommendation.
Borrowing
All members of Nuffield College may borrow from the Library
The following have limited borrowing rights (3 books)
- Former members of Nuffield College
- Members of St Antony's College
- Research postgraduates (i.e. DPhil students) and members of academic staff at Oxford University
Please note: taught course (Masters) students and undergraduates may not borrow. The Library has a reference collection of core reading list material for social science courses
Assistant Librarian
NEW - Book a 1-1 session with a member of Library staff
If you have questions or need help using the Library or finding the resources you need for your research, you are welcome to book a time to speak to a member of Library staff via Teams. You can find the booking form on our intranet page.
Library staff
Jane Rawson, Director of Library Services
Tessa Richards, Deputy Librarian
Emma Quinlan, Assistant Librarian
Ed Smithson, Assistant Librarian
Elle Brodie-Browne, Senior Library Assistant