The Radcliffe Science Library (RSL) is the University's main science lending and reference library. It holds a vast collection of printed and online resources that are accessible through SOLO (Search Oxford Libraries Online), the University's online library catalogue.  

Its services and collections are currently housed in the Vere Harmsworth Library, at the American Institute while its building is being renovated until Summer 2021.

 For current opening hours and revised services due to Covid-19 please visit the Bodleian Coronavirus Services latest updates 

Contacting the Library

Find the library in 1A South Parks Road OX1 3UB, in the American Institute, in the science area, next to Rhodes House building  (5 minute walk from the Department of Pharmacology)

Email us at  enquiries.rsl@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Or telephone: +44 (0)1865-272800.

Visit the library homepage at https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/science/rsl-at-vhl

This Guide tells you about resources available through the Bodleian Libraries to support teaching and research in Pharmacology at Oxford.

Your Subject Librarian Karine Barker is based in the Radcliffe Science Library. Please contact for help and information on:

• Library services & resources.
• Literature searching & Locating full text.
• One-to-one or group training on bibliographic databases, reference management, impact factors, Open Access.
• Keeping up-to-date with new papers in your field.
• Book and Journal recommendations for library purchase.

The Science & Medical Libraries are published in the MSD divisional e-newsletter, Oxford Sci News newsletter.    Issues include upcoming training and events, new acquisitions, updates on project developments, updates on online resources and useful reminders for busy researchers and students.