Frank Egerton
@frankegerton.bsky.social
librarian, writer, creative writing tutor, rdm enthusiast, university of oxford - opinions my own
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Let's break up #BlueMonday with a pop of colour!
Head to the ground floor to check out "Pigments of the Imagination: Art and Archaeology from across the colour spectrum"
Head to the ground floor to check out "Pigments of the Imagination: Art and Archaeology from across the colour spectrum"
January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Let's break up #BlueMonday with a pop of colour!
Head to the ground floor to check out "Pigments of the Imagination: Art and Archaeology from across the colour spectrum"
Head to the ground floor to check out "Pigments of the Imagination: Art and Archaeology from across the colour spectrum"
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📖Vacation Loans Due! ❄️
A reminder that all Vacation Loans are due next Tuesday, 20th January!
If you've had a book for less than 16 weeks, it will automatically renew. If not, you must return it by then.
We're happy to return and re-issue books that are due, if no one else has requested them.
A reminder that all Vacation Loans are due next Tuesday, 20th January!
If you've had a book for less than 16 weeks, it will automatically renew. If not, you must return it by then.
We're happy to return and re-issue books that are due, if no one else has requested them.
January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
📖Vacation Loans Due! ❄️
A reminder that all Vacation Loans are due next Tuesday, 20th January!
If you've had a book for less than 16 weeks, it will automatically renew. If not, you must return it by then.
We're happy to return and re-issue books that are due, if no one else has requested them.
A reminder that all Vacation Loans are due next Tuesday, 20th January!
If you've had a book for less than 16 weeks, it will automatically renew. If not, you must return it by then.
We're happy to return and re-issue books that are due, if no one else has requested them.
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Exciting news: we're getting a break room!
Over the next few weeks we'll be repurposing our locker room into a comfortable area where you can have food and drinks without having to hover in the lobby.
If you have questions or comments, feel free to leave them below!
Over the next few weeks we'll be repurposing our locker room into a comfortable area where you can have food and drinks without having to hover in the lobby.
If you have questions or comments, feel free to leave them below!
January 15, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Exciting news: we're getting a break room!
Over the next few weeks we'll be repurposing our locker room into a comfortable area where you can have food and drinks without having to hover in the lobby.
If you have questions or comments, feel free to leave them below!
Over the next few weeks we'll be repurposing our locker room into a comfortable area where you can have food and drinks without having to hover in the lobby.
If you have questions or comments, feel free to leave them below!
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(Please note, the library is only open to University of Oxford or Bodleian Reader card holders. You can find out how to apply for a Reader Card here: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/join-the-lib... The public are only allowed entry during special events or talks)
January 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
(Please note, the library is only open to University of Oxford or Bodleian Reader card holders. You can find out how to apply for a Reader Card here: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/join-the-lib... The public are only allowed entry during special events or talks)
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Do you have any questions about the library, and the services we offer? Please do reply to this thread, and we will be happy to help!
January 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Do you have any questions about the library, and the services we offer? Please do reply to this thread, and we will be happy to help!
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We've noticed we've gained a lot more followers the last couple of days- hello 👋 - so we thought we'd better reintroduce ourselves!
We're the Taylor Institution Library, the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk library for modern European languages and literature (other then English) at @ox.ac.uk
We're the Taylor Institution Library, the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk library for modern European languages and literature (other then English) at @ox.ac.uk
January 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
We've noticed we've gained a lot more followers the last couple of days- hello 👋 - so we thought we'd better reintroduce ourselves!
We're the Taylor Institution Library, the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk library for modern European languages and literature (other then English) at @ox.ac.uk
We're the Taylor Institution Library, the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk library for modern European languages and literature (other then English) at @ox.ac.uk
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We're honoured to be included in this Starter Pack!
Thank you, and hello 👋, to everyone who has joined us from this list, it's great to have you here!
We hope you enjoy our content about the the library's services, history and collections, and the Modern European Language events we hold here!
Thank you, and hello 👋, to everyone who has joined us from this list, it's great to have you here!
We hope you enjoy our content about the the library's services, history and collections, and the Modern European Language events we hold here!
A Bluesky challenge!
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
January 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM
We're honoured to be included in this Starter Pack!
Thank you, and hello 👋, to everyone who has joined us from this list, it's great to have you here!
We hope you enjoy our content about the the library's services, history and collections, and the Modern European Language events we hold here!
Thank you, and hello 👋, to everyone who has joined us from this list, it's great to have you here!
We hope you enjoy our content about the the library's services, history and collections, and the Modern European Language events we hold here!
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A Bluesky challenge!
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
January 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A Bluesky challenge!
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
Reflections, on the way to work.
January 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Reflections, on the way to work.
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It's the first Noughth week of 2026!
We have some exciting library updates coming up this term, so stay tuned...
We have some exciting library updates coming up this term, so stay tuned...
January 12, 2026 at 1:40 PM
It's the first Noughth week of 2026!
We have some exciting library updates coming up this term, so stay tuned...
We have some exciting library updates coming up this term, so stay tuned...
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We have a new comfy seating area on the second floor!
If you need to take a break from your desk, pop yourself down next to the Art Journal display, and relax 🛋️
(it's still not an eating area though - sorry!)
If you need to take a break from your desk, pop yourself down next to the Art Journal display, and relax 🛋️
(it's still not an eating area though - sorry!)
January 7, 2026 at 4:42 PM
We have a new comfy seating area on the second floor!
If you need to take a break from your desk, pop yourself down next to the Art Journal display, and relax 🛋️
(it's still not an eating area though - sorry!)
If you need to take a break from your desk, pop yourself down next to the Art Journal display, and relax 🛋️
(it's still not an eating area though - sorry!)
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Welcome back for the first full week of 2026!
We have plenty of space if you're looking to get out of the cold in the run-up to Hilary term ❄️
We have plenty of space if you're looking to get out of the cold in the run-up to Hilary term ❄️
January 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Welcome back for the first full week of 2026!
We have plenty of space if you're looking to get out of the cold in the run-up to Hilary term ❄️
We have plenty of space if you're looking to get out of the cold in the run-up to Hilary term ❄️
Happy New Year!!
January 1, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Happy New Year!!
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We've been getting festive here at the Taylorian! 🎄
December 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We've been getting festive here at the Taylorian! 🎄
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💻 Scan and Deliver Closes Today! 📖
A quick reminder that the Scan and Delivery request form closes at 5pm today (18th December!).
Please get your requests in before then, and we will send them to you before we close on Tuesday 23rd December!
You can start placing requests again from 5th January.
A quick reminder that the Scan and Delivery request form closes at 5pm today (18th December!).
Please get your requests in before then, and we will send them to you before we close on Tuesday 23rd December!
You can start placing requests again from 5th January.
🎄Christmas Closure Period 🎅
We will close for the Christmas holidays at 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December, and will re-open at 9am on Friday 2nd January!
Please note however, our last delivery from Bodleian Offsite Storage will be on Monday 22nd December. These will recommence on Friday 2nd January.
We will close for the Christmas holidays at 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December, and will re-open at 9am on Friday 2nd January!
Please note however, our last delivery from Bodleian Offsite Storage will be on Monday 22nd December. These will recommence on Friday 2nd January.
December 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
💻 Scan and Deliver Closes Today! 📖
A quick reminder that the Scan and Delivery request form closes at 5pm today (18th December!).
Please get your requests in before then, and we will send them to you before we close on Tuesday 23rd December!
You can start placing requests again from 5th January.
A quick reminder that the Scan and Delivery request form closes at 5pm today (18th December!).
Please get your requests in before then, and we will send them to you before we close on Tuesday 23rd December!
You can start placing requests again from 5th January.
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🎄Christmas Closure Period 🎅
We will close for the Christmas holidays at 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December, and will re-open at 9am on Friday 2nd January!
Please note however, our last delivery from Bodleian Offsite Storage will be on Monday 22nd December. These will recommence on Friday 2nd January.
We will close for the Christmas holidays at 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December, and will re-open at 9am on Friday 2nd January!
Please note however, our last delivery from Bodleian Offsite Storage will be on Monday 22nd December. These will recommence on Friday 2nd January.
December 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🎄Christmas Closure Period 🎅
We will close for the Christmas holidays at 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December, and will re-open at 9am on Friday 2nd January!
Please note however, our last delivery from Bodleian Offsite Storage will be on Monday 22nd December. These will recommence on Friday 2nd January.
We will close for the Christmas holidays at 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December, and will re-open at 9am on Friday 2nd January!
Please note however, our last delivery from Bodleian Offsite Storage will be on Monday 22nd December. These will recommence on Friday 2nd January.
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Personally we're big fans of our watercolour!
(Although Santa will need to leave that sack in the locker room if it's larger than a standard backpack)
(Although Santa will need to leave that sack in the locker room if it's larger than a standard backpack)
December 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Personally we're big fans of our watercolour!
(Although Santa will need to leave that sack in the locker room if it's larger than a standard backpack)
(Although Santa will need to leave that sack in the locker room if it's larger than a standard backpack)
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Doing a bit of early spring cleaning? We now have a sub fusc donation point!
Feel free to drop off robes, mortar boards, bow ties and ribbons, so they can be washed and given a new home!
Feel free to drop off robes, mortar boards, bow ties and ribbons, so they can be washed and given a new home!
December 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Doing a bit of early spring cleaning? We now have a sub fusc donation point!
Feel free to drop off robes, mortar boards, bow ties and ribbons, so they can be washed and given a new home!
Feel free to drop off robes, mortar boards, bow ties and ribbons, so they can be washed and given a new home!
Returning from a training course, Osney.
December 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Returning from a training course, Osney.
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Want to know more about how the fire ban effected the Old Bodleian?
Well, with no heating until 1845 (or artificial lighting until 1929), they had a limited number of users - in 1831 there was an average of only 3–4 readers a day, and the Library only opened from 10am–3pm in Winter.
Well, with no heating until 1845 (or artificial lighting until 1929), they had a limited number of users - in 1831 there was an average of only 3–4 readers a day, and the Library only opened from 10am–3pm in Winter.
History of the Bodleian
The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, tracing its rich and varied history back to the University's first library in 1320
visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Want to know more about how the fire ban effected the Old Bodleian?
Well, with no heating until 1845 (or artificial lighting until 1929), they had a limited number of users - in 1831 there was an average of only 3–4 readers a day, and the Library only opened from 10am–3pm in Winter.
Well, with no heating until 1845 (or artificial lighting until 1929), they had a limited number of users - in 1831 there was an average of only 3–4 readers a day, and the Library only opened from 10am–3pm in Winter.
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Fireplace fun fact:
It is believed the first librarian (who lived in the library) used to sleep on the mantle piece of the Main Reading Room fireplace, as it was the only warm place in the library at night!
This anecdote is referenced in:
It is believed the first librarian (who lived in the library) used to sleep on the mantle piece of the Main Reading Room fireplace, as it was the only warm place in the library at night!
This anecdote is referenced in:
The Girl Who Lived in the Library – History of the Book
historyofthebook.mml.ox.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Fireplace fun fact:
It is believed the first librarian (who lived in the library) used to sleep on the mantle piece of the Main Reading Room fireplace, as it was the only warm place in the library at night!
This anecdote is referenced in:
It is believed the first librarian (who lived in the library) used to sleep on the mantle piece of the Main Reading Room fireplace, as it was the only warm place in the library at night!
This anecdote is referenced in:
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Have you ever noticed the large fireplace in our Main Reading Room?🔥
In these cold winter days, a fire would be a very cosy way to warm up such a big (and slightly chilly!) room.
So why do we never light it?
In these cold winter days, a fire would be a very cosy way to warm up such a big (and slightly chilly!) room.
So why do we never light it?
December 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Have you ever noticed the large fireplace in our Main Reading Room?🔥
In these cold winter days, a fire would be a very cosy way to warm up such a big (and slightly chilly!) room.
So why do we never light it?
In these cold winter days, a fire would be a very cosy way to warm up such a big (and slightly chilly!) room.
So why do we never light it?
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A special shoutout of course has to go to our own picture, which features Father Christmas having a hot drink in our archway! 🎅
If he has his reader card, he's welcome here any time! (As long as he puts his drink in a Keep Cup before he comes in...)
If he has his reader card, he's welcome here any time! (As long as he puts his drink in a Keep Cup before he comes in...)
December 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A special shoutout of course has to go to our own picture, which features Father Christmas having a hot drink in our archway! 🎅
If he has his reader card, he's welcome here any time! (As long as he puts his drink in a Keep Cup before he comes in...)
If he has his reader card, he's welcome here any time! (As long as he puts his drink in a Keep Cup before he comes in...)
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🎄Christmas has come to the Bodleian, and we've all been given wintery makeovers for the festive season! ☃️
Local artist Tim Kirtley has painted fantastic Christmas themed scenes featuring all of the libraries, which can all be seen on our 'Find a library' page:
Local artist Tim Kirtley has painted fantastic Christmas themed scenes featuring all of the libraries, which can all be seen on our 'Find a library' page:
Find a library
Opening hours and information for the 26 Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford
www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🎄Christmas has come to the Bodleian, and we've all been given wintery makeovers for the festive season! ☃️
Local artist Tim Kirtley has painted fantastic Christmas themed scenes featuring all of the libraries, which can all be seen on our 'Find a library' page:
Local artist Tim Kirtley has painted fantastic Christmas themed scenes featuring all of the libraries, which can all be seen on our 'Find a library' page:
Night-time walk.
December 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Night-time walk.