Bodleian library book storage facility swindon council bluffs ia

October 2015 marks five years since the bodleian libraries book storage facility was unveiled. A vast store for oxford universitys renowned bodleian libraries takes delivery of its seven millionth book. Oxford bodleian librarys book storage facility in swindon. The bodleian library, bursting at the seams under the weight of a book collection expanding by 5,000 volumes a week, yesterday announced a solution. In the year following the bsfs opening, over 6 million books were moved into the bsf in what has been the biggest book move in the bodleian s history see book moves. Bodleian library sets up in swindon books the guardian. Enjoy the quick and easy access to everything you need straight from your computer. This unique purposebuilt warehouse in south marston, on the outskirts of swindon was designed as a bespoke storage facility for the bodleians vast collections. The oxford institution with a swindon secret the 400yearold uni library with a bigbox backer. Too shy to chat up the lovely ladylad by the stacks.

The book storage facility consists of an elevenmetre tall solid shelving system comprising 31 very narrow aisles vna, with seven different bay type configurations to. We offer downloadable access to e books, audiobooks, magazines, streaming videos, electronic databases and more. The bodleian library is the centre of excellence it is today because it has always been able to recreate itself by assimilating the best of the modern world into the critical mass of its historical heritage. Bodleian libraries completes swindon move bbc news. Oxfords bodleian library has found a new home for some eight million of oxford universitys library books at a 300,000 sq ft site in swindon. Domesday book, 1086 oxeneford juxta oxeneford juxta murum. If you have questions about our e library and digital services, please contact the reference desk at 7123237553 ext.