Special collections The Library has several collections of historical interest which can be consulted with prior booking at the Enquiry Desk. The guide Special collections in the Library describes the collections. Thesis collection All DPhil and MPhil theses of this University and Masters degrees from some departments are available for consultation by prior booking at the Issue Desk or by phone. Staff and higher degree students may have up to 30 free inter-library loan requests each academic year, Associate Staff up to 15. Additional items may be requested for a charge.
More information is given in the Inter-library loans guide.
Photocopy cards may be bought from the Photocopy Office, or at the Issue Desk. A staffed service is available in the Photocopy Office. Copies may be charged to departments when a charge code is given. All copying must comply with copyright legislation. The University Photographic Department on the ground floor of the Library provides a centralised service for all humanities and social science departments.