Stock image of a sleeping cat's head poking out of a comfortable looking pile of bedding
The RSL joins the John Radcliffe Hospital this Friday as we host a Sleep Well, Live Better event as part of World Sleep Day 2026. Based in the reception area from 9.00-4.30pm the day will include expert insights, workshops, practical sleep-smart tips and demonstrations
Screenshot of studying female from the Bodleian Libraries website
Remote working can be further aided by using both the Subject and Research guides available through the Bodleian Libraries website
libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/oxford
The four RSL Subject Librarians
Working remotely outside term time doesn't mean that you are without library support. During the vacation timetable librarians remain available through the Live Chat function from Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm, which you can access via our website or SOLO.
Copy of the poster being used in the RSL to promote this event. As well as the time, date & place details there is central text reading 'Drop in for cake, shredding and a celebration of the end of term'. Above the text are two images - one of a hand placing a piece of paper into the worry box and one as a student feeds their paper into the shredder. Beneath the text is a row of four cartoon cup cakes
Time your break and enjoy something cathartic from 11am in the #Wellbeing Room. Enjoy a hot drink and a snack as all the terms worries are gleefully fed into the shredder! They are then collected up bound for a far more productive life as fertiliser in the University Gardens
Three women show the peacock that they made during Lego Lunch
A last Hilary chance to snag yourself a free tea or coffee on us today in the vending area from 10am-12noon. This term time #Wellbeing Wednesday activity pauses during the vacation timetable. Lego Lunch completes the daily double in the Wellbeing room from 1pm as usual.
Two people sit working collaboratively on a sofa. One has papers and a phone appearing to be working in a more conventional environment, his companion wears a head set that completely covers her eyes and smiling, she uses two hand held controllers to navigate around the virtual space only she can see
The last few places are open to Explore the Human Body with VR. There are two sessions running this Thursday (12th March) and there is still time to secure your space
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/anatomyVR
Poster for the event. It carries the details and the logos for Pets as Therapy and the Oxford SU. The poster carries three separate images of the dogs who will attend next week
There is nothing more certain to banish the end of term blues than a cuddle with the Therapy dogs. A week today we'll be joined by Pedro, Primrose & Monty who will be in the Wellbeing Room from 12noon. No need to book, this is a drop in event in association with the Oxford SU.
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Screenshot of SOLO returning search results
Example of Wiley eTextbooks - all 54 available for remote electronic access
As some readers start to contemplate trips over the break, we thought we'd remind you how many of the resources you use at the RSL you can take with you when you go. First up it's ORLO and SOLO, the staples of the Bodleian with reading lists and access to thousands of titles at your finger tips
Poster for the event. All the event details appear above and below a series of three images - each of two DPhils either showing their completed crafts or working on them
Next week we are pleased to host another #Wellbeing Event specifically for our DPhils. Enjoy the chance to meet and network with your peers in a relaxed setting and create something unique over coffee and snacks
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/Crafty
📅18th March
⏰5.30pm
📍Wellbeing Room
The Radcliffe Camera in the snow
There are limited spaces for the RSL's guided tour of the Old Bodleian for MPLS & MSD Postdocs. These FOC favourites always fill up quickly but there is a waiting list in place so ensure that you are signed up as soon as possible to maximise your chances
ox-ac.libcal.com/event/4518339
Graphic representing Open Access. Several cartoon people appearing in tablets as if on a group chat with the words Open Access appearing
Image of Rachel Scanlon. This is a waist up shot where she is seen to be removing a large volume from the library shelving
Image of Oliver Bridle. Shot from the waist up he is stood in front of library shelving, smiling and holding a large volume open
Cover image for the MPLS training directory for 2026 Hilary term. The cover features an image of a stag imposed over a map
Last call for tomorrow's Open Access module for MPLS. Sign up now and join online from wherever you are as RSL Subject Librarians Oliver Bridle & Rachel Scanlon help you navigate through the world of Open Access
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/MPLSOA
Copy of the poster being used in the RSL to promote this event. As well as the time, date & place details there is central text reading 'Drop in for cake, shredding and a celebration of the end of term'. Above the text are two images - one of a hand placing a piece of paper into the worry box and one as a student feeds their paper into the shredder. Beneath the text is a row of four cartoon cup cakes
A reminder that we invite you to join us and enjoy tea and cake when we shred the contents of the worry box on Wednesday. Everyone is welcome - if you haven't yet committed your concern to compostable paper then never fear, you can pen it and banish it in one fell swoop
Stock image of a series of 11 books on a shelf. They are 'pages forward' so no titles are visible
The last week of another term is upon us and the RSL will switch to vacation opening times next week. Vacation opening times means vacation loans so any book taken out this week will not need to be renewed or returned until the Trinity term begins after the Easter break
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Today is International Women's Day. Today we celebrate all the women who make up the RSL and wider Oxford University community. From the staff to the undergraduates, the postgraduates, the DPhils & the Post-Docs. Exceptional women achieving and delivering exceptional things #IWD2026
Photograph of John le Carré. Head and shoulders shot of him standing in woodland
Running since the last quarter of 2025, the John le Carré : Tradecraft exhibition enters its final month. If you have yet to visit, don't miss the chance to view this incredible archive spanning his life and career. Entry is free @bodleian.ox.ac.uk Weston Library
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/yPfczgbcy
Poster inviting an member of the Oxford University Student body to attend the 'Talk about your Thesis' event. Along with time and date details there is text encouraging people to 'Hear about DPhil research' and listen to graduate students whilst networking over a free pizza lunch. The main image is of a large sliced pizza
Book your place to hear about ongoing DPhil Research in Oxford. Seven graduate speakers representing different subjects will 'Talk about your Thesis' at the RSL on 20th March. Listen to their presentations then meet them to network & discuss over a free pizza lunch
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/thesis-talk
An above the waist shot of Ale who is shown removing a large book from the library shelves
Next up in our series highlighting women of the RSL ahead of #IWD2026 on Sunday is Alessandra Vetrugno. Ale is Lead Librarian for Physical & Applied Sciences offering specialist support to readers of Chemistry, Physics, Engineering & Mathematics
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British Science Week gets under way today. Run by the British Science Association, British Science Week is a ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. There are events nationwide including in Abingdon-on-Thames next weekend
www.britishscienceweek.org
Two people sit working collaboratively on a sofa. One has papers and a phone appearing to be working in a more conventional environment, his companion wears a head set that completely covers her eyes and smiling, she uses two hand held controllers to navigate around the virtual space only she can see
A chance to revisit a previously successful event and Explore the Human Body through VR next week. Previous participants described it as a "Wonderful experience!" on an "Incredible platform..." but spaces are limited so act fast and don't miss out this time around
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/anatomyVR
Copy of the poster being used in the RSL to promote this event. As well as the time, date & place details there is central text reading 'Drop in for cake, shredding and a celebration of the end of term'. Above the text are two images - one of a hand placing a piece of paper into the worry box and one as a student feeds their paper into the shredder. Beneath the text is a row of four cartoon cup cakes
We are nearly ready for the termly RSL ritual of shredding our readers worries. Join us for coffee and cake as we turn woes into grows by sending the compostable remains of your concerns to the University Gardens
📅11th March
⏰11am
📍#Wellbeing Room
Above the waist shot of Karine posing with a book she has removed from the library shelving that appears all around in the background
Continuing to spotlight some of the female members of the RSL team ahead of Sunday's #IWD2026. Karine Baker is the Lead Librarian for Non-Clinical Medicine & Life Sciences providing expert support to readers in Experimental Psychology , Pathology, Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics.
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Schools around the UK are celebrating World Book Day today. The charity is dedicated to promoting reading for fun with children and young people, gifting around 2 million books each year. If you had to pick one book to help get a child reading for pleasure, what would you choose?
Summary of the exhibition details. Shows the title, the dates (11th March - 27th September 26), Place (ST Lee Gallery, Weston Library) and notes that admission is free without ticketing
A fascinating new exhibition opens next week @bodleian.ox.ac.uk Weston Library. At Pets & their People you will discover the relationship between humans and their pets - or pets and their humans from Wednesday March 11th
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/PP
Rachel Scanlon is the Subject Librarian for Physical & Applied sciences here at the RSL. She leads on Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Materials & Statistics. She is also responsible for the #Wellbeing space and curates the calendar of events held there #IWD2026
Graphic promoting the course - EndNote for referencing. Features both the Bodleian Libraries and iSkills logos and the specific course title
The RSL highlighted EndNote as our resource of the month for February. For those who are not yet familiar with this tool, you can attend an online iSkills workshop tomorrow to help you make the most of it
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/iSEN
A selection of Lego items including some flowers, gemstones, minerals and some space exploration models
As we reach the midway point of another week, remember taking a few minutes to relax and recharge can really help with your work. Enjoy a free tea or coffee in the vending area from 10am-12noon or remove the bricks from that mental block at Lego Lunch from 1pm #Wellbeing Wednesday
Graphic representing Open Access. Several cartoon people appearing in tablets as if on a group chat with the words Open Access appearing
Image of Oliver Bridle. Shot from the waist up he is stood in front of library shelving, smiling and holding a large volume open
Image of Rachel Scanlon. This is a waist up shot where she is seen to be removing a large volume from the library shelving
Cover image for the MPLS training directory for 2026 Hilary term. The cover features an image of a stag imposed over a map
Next week RSL Subject Librarians Oliver Bridle & Rachel Scanlon lead a course on Open Access for MPLS. This session is designed to help demystify the process of open access publishing. Anyone looking for a clear & confidence building introduction can book now
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/MPLSOA
Marija is standing testing out a height adjustable desk. She is located in one of the reading rooms with several shelves of books behind her. She is working on her laptop
Marija Babic is the Library Manager at the RSL. She leads the Library Services team, provides disability support to readers and deals with any Health & Safety and facilities-related matters within the library. #IWD2026
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Sunday this week is International Women's Day 2026. The goal remains a gender equal world, a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. To celebrate #IWD2026, this week we will introduce you to some of the women here at the RSL and the work they lead
Today - Oxford’s Space & Astronomy and Physics Societies host Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell for International Women’s Day. Join the event! More info https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/her-place-cosmos-dame-jocelyn-bell-burnell
