Collections and resources at the Radcliffe Camera

A corridor with bookshelves either site, a student stands next to one reading
From 21 – 24 September, there may be disruption in Radcliffe Square due to filming. During this time, readers may have to wait for a short time to externally access the Radcliffe Camera. Access via the Old Library and Gladstone Link tunnel will remain available throughout this period. Find out more about changes to access on the central site. 
 

Overview

The Radcliffe Camera holds the Bodleian Library teaching collections for History and English. This material is for library use only and cannot be borrowed. It also holds the History Lending Collection, which can be borrowed by University members through the staff desk in Lower Camera Reading Room.

Learn more about our History and English collections, or browse our subject guides for help with finding resources for your subject.

All collections held in the Radcliffe Camera are listed on SOLO, Oxford University's library catalogue. SOLO clearly indicates where items are held within the library. 

 

If you would like to recommend a resource for purchase, please complete the Bodleian Libraries online recommendation form.  

If you wish to discuss the purchase of a new e-resource for History, please contact the History Librarian in the first instance. 

 

In general, donations are very welcome, and we are grateful for the generosity of our readers. The Bodleian Libraries frequently receive gifts of scholarly history books from faculty and college teaching staff. If you would like to donate a book, please contact the History Librarian. We are often pleased to receive individual titles, but we reserve the right to dispose of donated books should they no longer be required. We do not take large donations without prior consultation.