St Anne's College Library is one of the two largest college libraries in Oxford in terms of current stock, containing around 110,000 volumes and 130 current periodicals.

2,000 new books are added each year. There are very strong collections in all subjects, and some special strengths, unusual in a college library, for instance in Linguistics, Chinese, Education and modern fiction.

The JCR and MCR are represented at Academic Committee, where Library policy matters are discussed.

• Opening Hours
• Rules for Borrowers
• Finding Books
• Library Contacts
• Letter from the Librarian, Start and End of Term

Opening Hours

The Library is open 24/7, term and vacation, to College members, except during Christmas/New Year College closure when Hartland House will be locked.  Outside staffed hours, entry is by a code obtainable from the Lodge Porters, or by key fob.  The Library will be staffed 9.00 am - 9.00 pm Monday and Wednesday, and 9.00 am – 6.00 pm other weekdays, during term time, and 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday in vacations. Guidance notes for using the Library outside staffed hours are on the Library notice boards. Please be aware of the advice about personal safety. Please be aware also that all Library rules and arrangements for borrowing books (see below) apply whether Library staff are present or not: these generous opening hours depend on your responsible co-operation and good behaviour in the Library.

Rules for Borrowers

• Only members and associates of St Anne’s College may use the Library. Books may not be borrowed by or for people who are not members of the College, and only members of the College are allowed in the various reading rooms.
• All readers on leaving the Library will be asked to present any books they wish to borrow together with their University card or other membership card, so that books can be checked out. No limit is put on the number of books which readers may have out, but the needs of other readers should always be borne in mind.
• The following classes of books may not be borrowed: all periodicals; any book marked ‘Confined to the Library’; law reports; examination papers; reference books such as dictionaries and encyclopaedias. Readers who are working with confined materials when the Library closes may sign these out on overnight loan, provided that such loans are returned promptly when the Library opens again.
• Books should be returned at the main desk as soon as readers have finished with them. All books must be returned or renewed by the last Wednesday of term. Failure to do so incurs heavy fines. Books may be borrowed for the Vacation. The Librarian will adjudicate in cases where the same books are wanted by more than one person. Vacation loans must be returned or renewed by the first Wednesday of full term.
• Writing in Library books is strictly forbidden. Any defacement, damage, or loss of a Library book while it is out on loan is the responsibility of the person who borrowed it, who may be charged for its replacement.
• Terminals are provided in the Library for searching OLIS and other bibliographical databases available through the University’s networks. Other computing activities should not be carried out in on the Library’s computers.
• Bags may not be taken into the Library, and should be left in the boxes provided at the main entrance.
• Smoking, eating and drinking are strictly forbidden in Library reading rooms, and food and drink must be left at the entrance.
• Bottles of ink may not be taken into the Library; ink is provided in the entrance area.
• Talking in Library reading rooms is not permitted, and mobile phones must be switched off completely so that no text messages or telephone calls can be received.

Finding Books

Search OLIS to find the full shelf mark of the book you require. If the book shows as ‘Available’ in St Anne’s, consult the plan of the Library to find where it is housed. OLIS will also indicate if a book is out on loan to another reader.

Recalling Books

If you want a book that someone else has borrowed, ask the member of staff at the desk to recall it. Placing a reservation at an OLIS terminal will not ensure that the book comes back quickly. Borrowers should be aware that if it is in the interests of the smooth running of the Library, we will tell an inquirer who has a particular book, in order for it to be recalled in the quickest and most efficient way.

OLIS Terminals

Terminals are provided in the Library for searching OLIS and other bibliographical databases available through the University’s networks.

Remote Access to OxLip Services

Information about remote access (i.e. access from outside the University domain) to all University electronic resources can be found at the following addresses:
http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/network/vpn/
http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/oxlip/
http://www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/sers/resources/ssoathens

Library Contacts

Main desk: +44 (0)1865 274811
General email enquiries: library(at)st-annes.ox.ac.uk

Librarian: Dr David Smith
Tel: +44 (0)1865 274810, Email: david.smith(at)st-annes.ox.ac.uk

Deputy Librarian: Ms Sally Speirs
Tel: +44 (0)1865 274812, Email: sally.speirs(at)st-annes.ox.ac.uk

Postal inquiries should be sent to The Library, St Anne’s College, Oxford OX2 6HS

Letter from the Librarian, Start and End of Term

Termly letters about loans and returns at the start/end of term can be found on Weblearn.