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Libraries and Archives
St Antony’s is home to several libraries and archives that support teaching and research across the College and the University.
You can search published collections (as well as e-journals, e-books and databases) through SOLO, the University’s library search tool.
General collections
St Antony’s College Library and Archives
Location: Old Main Building
Collections: This library provides core teaching materials on subjects studied by substantial numbers of members, excluding topics covered by specialist libraries on site.
The library also provides access to institutional records and holds a small collection of private papers relating to twentieth-century Europe. The papers of Sir John Wheeler-Bennett are of particular importance.
Access:
- Mainly open exclusively to current members of St Antony’s, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- New students receive access following introductory sessions during Welcome Week in Michaelmas Term each year
- If you would like to see rare or special items please email lib.office@sant.ox.ac.uk or college.archives@sant.ox.ac.uk to make an appointment
Find more information on the College website.
Specialist Libraries and Archives
African Studies Centre Library
Location: African Studies Centre, 13 Bevington Road
Collections: This library houses a specialist collection of African studies books and periodicals for on-site use only.
Access:
- Usually open to African Studies Centre students and staff only
- To see rare or special items, email african.studies@africa.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Japanese Library
Location: Nissan Institute
Collections: This library holds the University’s principal collections on Japan in the humanities and social sciences.
Access:
- Open to anyone with a valid Oxford University card or Bodleian Reader card
- See the Bodleian Libraries website for opening hours
Please see the Bodleian Libraries website for further information.
Bodleian Latin American Centre Library
Location: Latin American Centre, 1 Church Walk
Collections: This library holds a specialist lending collection for those studying Latin American politics, economics and social sciences. It also has an extensive history collection, focused in particular on the twentieth century.
Access:
- Open to anyone with a valid Oxford University card or Bodleian Reader card
- See the Bodleian Libraries website for opening hours
Please see the Bodleian Libraries website for further information.
Middle East Centre Archive
Location: Investcorp Building
Collections: The Middle East Centre Archive preserves papers and photographs relating to people who lived or worked in the Middle East from 1800 to the present day. It has especially strong collections on the Palestine Mandate and on Oman in the 1970s.
Access:
- Open by appointment only
Find more information on the College website.
Middle East Centre Library
Location: Investcorp Building
Collections: This library supports the study of the modern Middle East. The collection covers the history, politics, and societies of Arab countries, as well as Turkey, Iran, and Israel, from the late 17th century to the present day.
Access:
- Open to anyone with a valid Oxford University card or Bodleian Reader card
- New members must register before their first visit (email meclibrary@sant.ox.ac.uk to make an appointment)
- Open Monday-Thursday, 9.00am–5.00pm
- Open Friday, 9.00am–4.30pm
Find more information on the College website.
Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre Library
Location: Old Main Building
Collections: This library’s collections consist largely of Russian-language material on Russian and Soviet politics and history.
Access:
- Open mainly to Russian and East European Studies (REES) students and staff and Centre affiliates
Find more information on the College website.
Timothy Garton Ash Library
Location: European Studies Centre, 70 Woodstock Road
Collections: This library contains a personal collection built by Timothy Garton Ash between the 1970s and the 2020s. The collection focuses on modern European history and politics, especially political thought, liberalism, free speech, capitalism, democracy, and diversity.
Access:
- Open to specialist researchers, including graduate students who are members of the University
- Please contact the ESC administrator at european.studies@sant.ox.ac.uk to arrange an appointment in advance