Oxford LibGuides: Campion Hall Library: Other resources

Electronic resources

These links will direct you to resources available through the University and across the internet. The Librarian can help if you need any advice on searching for, accessing or using online sources.

Ebooks LibGuide
Many ebooks are available to search through SOLO. This Bodleian guide provides information on finding, using and citing e-books. Campion Hall has a small budget for purchasing ebooks, so it is worth contacting the Librarian if there are any ebooks you require that are not currently available through SOLO.
Bodleian Libraries BrowZine
BrowZine provides seamless access to online journals licensed by the Bodleian Libraries. The BrowZine website allows you to browse these journals by subject. You will be asked to sign in with your Oxford Single Sign-on (SSO).
Bodleian Databases A-Z
Search for databases by subject or type.
Electronic Legal Deposit
Electronic legal deposit items are listed on the University catalogue SOLO. In order to consult the items, you need to use a public computer in one of the Bodleian Libraries reading rooms. Print outs of some of the material can be made or requested. Please see this LibGuide for more details.
Oxford University Research Archive (ORA)
ORA provides a single point of public access to electronic copies of peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, working papers, reports, book sections, research data, and research theses by Oxford authors.
Research Data Oxford
This site is for Oxford researchers at all levels (including students doing research projects) who are dealing with research data, and for all those involved in supporting researchers.
Internet Archive
Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free texts, movies, software, music, websites, and more. It is necessary to create a free account to access some of the content.
Bodleian guide to using AI to support academic work
This introductory guide is designed to help students and researchers begin exploring the responsible use of AI and generative AI in academic work. It supports the development of practical skills in using AI tools effectively and ethically.

University training

These links will take you to various training courses and resources offered by the University of Oxford. You may need to login with your Oxford single sign-on account (SSO)

Bodleian iSkills
Bodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications. Topics covered include literature searching, reference management, measuring research impact, open access, and copyright and intellectual property. Workshops run throughout the term, both in-person and online. All workshops are free. The website also contains links to learning materials and pre-recorded video tutorials.
University IT training
The IT Learning Centre offer a range of training for the University including on-demand resources, online classes, or in-person workshops. Topics include spreadsheets, databases, data analysis, Artificial Intelligence and much more. All classes are free for students. Many of the online resources are free for everyone. Courses may be chargeable for non-students.
Modern languages
The Oxford University Language Centre offers teaching across 12 modern languages. Intensive short courses and in-depth three term programmes are available.
Academic English
The Oxford University Language Centre offers courses on English for academic studies for Oxford University staff, students and academic visitors who are non-native English speakers. Support is also offered for partners of University staff and students.
University Centre for teaching and learning
The Centre for Learning and Teaching offers courses and online resources to help you teach and support your students.
Study skills
Bodleian Libraries staff have compiled a range of study skills resources, including books, documents and videos on Oxford Reading List Online (ORLO).
Research Data Oxford training and resources
This page lists tools, services, training resources, and sources of information and advice for research data management, including both University of Oxford resources and externally provided ones.

Other libraries

Members of the University are able to access any of the Bodleian Libraries. Access to college libraries is usually restricted to members of that college. If there are any resources unavailable through the Bodleian Libraries, you can request access to a resource held by another college by contacting the relevant Librarian. The following are links to the Bodleian and Oxford College libraries, as well as several other libraries you can access.

Find a Bodleian Library
University card holders can use all 26 Bodleian Libraries located across Oxford. Use this link to search by Library name or browse by location. You can use filters to find your preferred workspace.
Bodleian Special Collections at the Weston
This page provides links to catalogues and finding aids for Special Collections, advice regarding access, and instructions for ordering material.
Book a Bodleian group study room
This page provides an overview of group study rooms available across the Bodleian Libraries and how to book them.
Oxford College libraries A-Z
Each college has its own library. Access is usually restricted to members of the college. Please contact the relevant college librarian if you want to access material and are not a college member. At the bottom of this webpage there is also a useful video about accessing Special Collections in Oxford college libraries and a link to a pdf outlining the Special Collections held by each college.
Oxford College archives
This guide provides information about the archives of the Colleges of the University of Oxford.
Pusey House
Everyone is eligible to register as a reader at the Pusey House Library in Oxford. The Library specialises in the history of the Oxford Movement and its associated Anglo-Catholic tradition, but also has strong collections on patristics, liturgy, doctrinal theology and broader Church history.
Nuffield College Library
Postgrads and academics can register for limited hours access to Nuffield College Library. The collection focus of this social sciences research library is on economics, politics, sociology and statistics. Once registered, access is available Monday-Friday 10:100-15:30. DPhil students, MSc/MPhil Sociology students, academic staff, members of St Antony’s College and Nuffield alumni may also borrow up to 3 items for one week. The link to register for access is: https://tinyurl.com/nuffieldexternalregistration
Oxfordshire Libraries
Oxford's public libraries provide a wealth of recreational reading and other resources. Anyone who lives in the United Kingdom is eligible to join and it is free. Signing up gives you access to their large eBook, eAudio and eMagazine provision.
Heythrop Library
The Heythrop Library on Mount Street, London has a large and continually updated collection of theology and philosophy books and journals. See their website for membership options. Membership is free for certain categories of readers.

Quick links

Getting started: Research postgraduates
A guide for researchers and research postgraduates at the University of Oxford
Getting started: Undergraduates and taught postgraduates
A guide to using the Bodleian Libraries for undergraduates and taught postgraduates at the University of Oxford
Open Access Laudato Si' Integral Ecology Collection
The Laudato Si’ Integral Ecology collection provides open access to a selection of key texts on integral ecology