The Radcliffe Science Library is the main research library, one of the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford. RSL provides reference and
lending collections of printed materials and extensive collections of electronic resources for all science subjects taught and researched at University.

Visit our web site to learn about library services, reading rooms and spaces, computer facilities, 3D printing services,
teaching and research support through enquiries, subject librarians consultations, research support, and training courses

The departmental Library is located in the Materials Science Department.

Information about Admission, Opening Hours and collections
http://www.materials.ox.ac.uk/local/library.html

Contact departmental librarian: library@materials.ox.ac.uk

The Radcliffe Science Library building is now closed for refurbishment until summer 2021. The Bodleian Libraries science library services will operate the Vere Harmsworth Library  while work on redeveloping the RSL takes place. More information is available here - https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/science/rsl-refurbishment

Please find more information about the Science Libraries Services in the VHL here: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/science/rsl-at-vhl

This guide provides links to research information sources for Materials Science. 

If you are starting a project or a dissertation, you will need to find information about previous publications in your research field.  

Start by searching electronic databases such as SciFinder on the Web. Bibliographic databases index thousands of journals and
provide references to journal articles, books, conference proceedings, technical reports ...

Search SOLO discovery platform to find printed books, and other materials, e-books, and other electronic materials.

All graduate induction and Research Skills training sessions have been arranged with Departments and will be delivered online.

Bodleian iSkills Workshops training provide general sessions for all students and researchers at University of Oxford.