(1,497kb)Bodleian Law Library
The Bodleian Law Library is a reference-only library, and does not offer lending services, thus the books you want should be available when you visit.
There are four university owned spaces:
One disabled space adjacent to alternative entrance
Three Additional disabled spaces shared by St Cross and Manor Road buildings
All parking in the St. Cross Building car park is for University car park permit holders only.
Please contact the St. Cross Building Porters’ Lodge on 01865 271481 in advance.
Additional parking is available nearby using blue badge regulations:
Oxford city centre blue badge parking map.
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The main entrance to the Law Library is at second floor level via a flight of steps with two terrace breaks. There is a central handrail all the way up
There is an alternative entrance at the side of the building for users with mobility difficulties. Level access is via a ramp (adjacent to the parking space).
At the door is a yellow phone box that connects to the Porters lodge/library staff - regular users will be issued with a key fob that will open the door.
This entrance leads to a lift that facilitates access within the library.
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An internal lift, originally designed for staff use, links all floors of the library.
Library users with mobility difficulties, who enter the library via the side entrance, will be able to use the lift.
(Readers already in the library who need to use it should ask at the Enquiry Desk).
Access to the main library collections is through staff areas and then doors which are operated manually or automatically with a push pad mechanism.
Hand held devices to open the doors remotely are also available if required - Please ask library staff for details.
Access to the third floor of the library is not permitted to those who require the lift, due to fire regulations. Staff will fetch materials upon request.
To exit the library, please ask a member of library staff for assistance when you are ready to leave.
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There is one toilet located on the lower floor (see floor plan).
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There is a portable hearing loop at the enquiry desk.
A fixed infra red system is located in the Freshfields training and computer room.
Term Time
Mon-Fri 9.00-22.00,
Sat 10.00-18.00,
Sun 11.00-18.00
Vacation
Mon-Fri 9.00-19.00,
Sat 10.00-16.00,
Sun closed
August & September
Mon-Fri 9.00-19.00,
Sat 10.00-13.00,
Sun closed
Closures:
Christmas and New Year,
Good Friday to Easter Monday,
August Bank Holiday weekend.
The top floor of the library is not accessible to those who cannot get themselves down the stairs independently, therefore lift access is not permitted.