Libraries and Archives

St Antony’s is home to several libraries and archives that reflect the academic interests of members of the College.

• African Studies Centre Library
• Bodleian Japanese Library (BJL) 
• Bodleian Latin American Centre (LAC) Library 
• Middle East Centre (MEC) Library  
• Middle East Centre (MEC) Archive
• Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre (RESC) Library 
• St Antony’s College Library and Archives  
• The Timothy Garton Ash Library (European Studies Centre)

Access

African Studies Centre Library

• Usually open to African Studies Centre students and staff only
• To see rare or special items, email african.studies@africa.ox.ac.uk

BJL, LAC Library, and MEC Library

• Open to anyone with:
  • a valid Oxford University card, or
  • a Bodleian Reader’s card
• Please note:
  • To use the MEC Library, you will need to register before your first visit. Please email meclibrary@sant.ox.ac.uk to make an appointment
  • The LAC library is also used for teaching during term time, so study space may sometimes be limited 

MEC Archive

• Open by appointment only

RESC Library

• Open only to:
  • REES students and staff
  • RESC affiliates

St Antony’s College Library and Archives

• Mainly for current members of St Antony’s
• If you would like to see to rare or special items please email lib.office@sant.ox.ac.uk or college.archives@sant.ox.ac.uk to make an appointment

Timothy Garton Ash Library

• 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