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LibGuide to Commonwealth Studies
This 'Getting Started' page gives you links to key resources and information for Commonwealth Studies. The tabs above lead to more in-depth information about different types of resources including archives, books, journals, theses, film, news sources, and official papers.
The main Oxford libraries for Commonwealth Studies are Rhodes House Library, the Bodleian Social Science Library, the Indian Institute collections (currently in the Bodleian Oriental Institute Library, the Bodleian Law Library and the History Faculty Library.
The links on the right-hand side provide library and contact information for Lucy McCann, Archivist at Rhodes House Library. You may also contact Sarah Rhodes, African and Commonwealth Subject Consultant, for subject enquiries.
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For further information see the Bodleian Libraries remote access guide.
Contact details |
 Lucy McCann Contact Info Bodleian Library of Commonwealth and African Studies, Rhodes House, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RG Tel: 01865 270908 Fax: 01865 270912 Send Email Links: Profile & Guides |
Collection Policy
The Collection Policy for Commonwealth Studies in the Bodleian Libraries is available below:
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