Bodleian

Yes, you just scan your reader card upon entry and find any empty seat. The rad cam and old bod are almost always very busy though.

If you want somewhere quiet, I would recommend the gladstone link that connects the old bod and rad cam, especially if you go down to the lower floor. Not a lot of people go there, but you do miss out on natural light. The subject libraries tend to be quieter.

Hi everyone,
I am a Bodleian reader but have never actually been to the libraries because I feel nervous/a bit intimidated.

For my research I need to now go in to access some material online that is only available onsite. Out of the old bod, Radcliffe camera and Taylor which is quietest/most welcoming? How does it work, do I just go in and find an empty seat?

Thanks in advance