St Anne’s is the home of choice for the brightest and most ambitious students, including those from underrepresented groups.
St Anne’s is one of Oxford’s largest colleges, with over 800 students. Our Fellows’ world leading research ranges across the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and physical, life and medical sciences.
Our diverse, inclusive community extends around the globe through our alumnae, who build on their experiences here to change the world for the better.
Situated within 5 acres of tranquil leafy grounds, St Anne’s enjoys a unique atmosphere in which to hold any conference, dinner or special event.
At the heart of academic life at St Anne's, our Library offers welcoming study spaces, extensive collections, and friendly support for our diverse College community.
Library Access
Books
Study Spaces
Spread across two buildings, the classic and cosy Hartland House (1937) and the bright and comfortable Tim Gardam Building (2017), we’re one of Oxford’s largest college libraries, open to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you’re looking for course books, a quiet place to study, or an opportunity to explore our heritage collections, there’s something for everyone.
Alumnae are always welcome and visiting researchers or other members of the wider University can get in touch about arranging an appointment.
Explore the links below to find out more about our spaces, services, and collections.
Providing for all our students' needs is at the heart of our work here in the library. This page has information about how to access our collections and additional services, as well as an overview of the library spaces available for students to use.
Information for current students on how to borrow and access our services is available in our LibGuide.
Find out more about both our modern and special collections, and explore some of the unique and interesting items that we hold.
The St Anne's College Archive is a treasure trove of information. With a particular specialty in the history of early women's education in Oxford, find out what is available and how to access it here.
Interested in finding out more about our history and collections? Check out our blog for highlights from both the library and archives. We uncover secrets hidden within the pages of our books and explore the stories of some of the people and places associated with the history of St Anne's.
Here in the library and archives we have a friendly team of staff ready to help you with your research and access needs. To find out who to contact for your specific query, take a look at our staff profiles.