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Thanks to several generous donations and benefactions, The Queen’s College Library possesses some of the finest special collections in an Oxford College, including medieval manuscripts, and an extensive collection of early printed books.

Topics covered include not only the expected classics and theology, but other subjects as diverse as early mathematics, medicine, and travel and topography.

We strive to make these materials, amounting to approximately 70,000 items, available to the wider academic community and all bona fide scholars are welcome to make an appointment to view items of interest.

For further information on our collections and how to access them, please refer to the special collections page.

Library Opening Hours

0th-8th weeks of term

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

9th week of term

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Vacations

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Note: Members of the College may access the Lower Library and Basement (but not the Upper Library) with their swipe cards 24 hours a day except during closed periods.

Closed periods 2018-19

Christmas: 24th December 2018 – 2nd January 2019 inclusive

Easter: 19th April 2019 - 22nd April 2019 inclusive

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