Hertford College Library: Using the Library

We buy about 1000 new books each year and welcome suggestions for books to buy

Borrow, renew and return library books and resources 

Pre-order books online to collect from the Library

Information on how to print, copy and scan

Wifi and computers in the Library 

We have study spaces across three floors 

Support for readers with disabilities

Little extras to help you get on with your work

by email: library@hertford.ox.ac.uk 

by phone: 01865 279409

in person: the Library Office is in the left-hand wing of the Holywell Library in Holywell Quad, Hertford College, Catte St, Oxford, OX1 3BW

The Library’s study spaces are open 24/7 to Hertford members only and are often in high demand. As a community we keep this a comfortable working space by:

• Keeping phones on silent and taking calls outside the building
• Keeping conversation to a minimum (that’s right – shhhhhhh!)
• Using keep cups or water bottles for drinks and not bringing food into the Library.
• Leaving a yellow slip on study desks if taking a short break or removing belongings from desks if leaving the Library for longer. Desks will be cleared by library staff regularly.