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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Halloween!

Illustration from Predica dellarte del bene morire by Girolamo Savonarola (RBS HH6 SAV 6)

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · 11d

Learn more about mythical creatures and their attributes in our exhibition titled “St Hugh’s Library of Curiosities” on display until the end of term.

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · 11d

This beast is said to come from Ethiopia and India, and is not to be confused with the lion-like creature we often think of from Egyptian mythology. Topsell notes that “the sphynges are more meeke and gentle” creatures and carry their food in pockets found within their cheeks.

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · 11d

According to “The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents” by Edward Topsell, “the Sphinx or sphinga is of the kinde of apes, hauing his body rough like Apes.”

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · 11d

Introducing our new part-time library team member Flapjack. She might have some difficulties retrieving your book requests since she lacks opposable thumbs. She’s trying her best though. 🐾

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · 13d

Take a step back in time to discover the histories of alchemy, death, language, and fantastical beasts in this term’s new exhibition titled “St Hugh’s Library of Curiosities”, on display until Hilary 2026.

Image from “The History of Great Britaine”, RBS KK5 (SPE)

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · 25d

October is #BlackHistoryMonth, a time of year when we celebrate the history and important contributions made by Black people. In honour of this year’s theme Pride in Our Roots, here are our recommendations for books on Black history.

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 20

BOTD Joan Harrison, alumna, contributor to Hitchcock film scripts and 1941 two-time Oscar nominee. (Alumni 791.43 LAN)

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 18

We hope you’ve found our wellbeing display helpful. Any feedback would be gratefully received. The team have enjoyed seeing your creations.

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 16

Vacation loans are now active. This means you can borrow from us and return on 13 October!

Illustration from "Iconologia, or, Moral emblems" by Caesar Ripa, 1613 (RBS CC21 (RIP))

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 13

The end of term is quickly approaching! Have you lost anything around College? Check the lost property box by the Library Office. Items left after this will be kept for one year.

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 9

Yesterday, it was #worldoceansday, and to celebrate we would like to highlight one of our #rarebooks!

These beautiful illustrations are from “A History of the British Sea-Anemones and Corals” by Philip Henry Gose, F.R.S. (RBS N114 (GOS)).

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 6

Librarians when they find food in the library...

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 4

Happy #Pride Month! Celebrate the beauty and multiplicity of the queer experience by checking out one of the books on our Pride display. Explore diverse histories, join in queer joy, and learn from powerful personal stories.

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 2

And with a puff of white smoke 💨, the next Pop(e) Fiction book has been decided!

The winner is “Conclave” by Robert Harris. We will buy this and a few other high scorers. Keep an eye out for their arrival in the Library.

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 30

Beautiful snapshots from the Principals exhibition currently on display in the library. The exhibition runs throughout the summer so make sure to take a stroll over and have a look for yourself!

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 28

It's exam season and boy are we all feeling it. Stress is high and sleep patterns are all over the place. Remember that the library has resources to help support you from guides on study skills to books on wellbeing.

For a helpful list on what we offer, see here:
bit.ly/3Sla1Zn

#wellbeingwednesday

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 26

Today is the day to start voting! Pick which books you would like to see on the Popular Literature shelves. Poll closes Monday June 2nd at 9am!

Link to vote:
vote.easypolls.net/683038ccf29c...

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 23

It’s about that time! We’re launching the Pop Lit Poll next week and it’s time to reveal the shortlist…

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 19

Revision notes out of control? An essay you’re particularly proud of? We offer a binding service in the Library. Come and enquire at the office.

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 16

They are practically twins!

Woodcut image of a cat from the printed book “The historie of foure-footed beastes” by Edward Topsell, 1607 (RBS FF2(Top) (1))
#rarebooks #library #cat

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 14

Library books overdue? Take a page out of Flapjack's book and come visit us at the library! We are available in person or via email to help you the best we can.

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St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 12

Already thinking about what to do after your degree? Did you know we have a small Careers section? There are books to help you prepare for interviews and search for the latest jobs more effectively.

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 9

Is there anything you’d like to read over the summer? In 5th week we will be running the Popular Literature Poll. We are always open to your suggestions. Please send them to us now via email or the Book Suggestion Form on the website.

www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk/current-stud...

St Hugh's College Library @sthughslibrary.bsky.social · May 8

Perhaps it was by contrast with the escalating World War that spring flowers and trees seemed so exceptionally lovely that year, but almost more memorable was the unearthly beauty of Oxford by night in the black-out, with no other light than the moon and stars.”

Francis E Lloyd (matric. 1938)