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Libraries and Archives

Lady Margaret Beaufort, foundress of the College, was particularly concerned with the provision of books for her new foundation. From her donation of thirty-nine Latin texts, the Library has grown to accomodate an ever-expanding number of books and readers. Today we have almost 80,000 books, serving the needs of students, Fellows, staff and researchers. Please follow the links at left to visit the section of the library you’re interested in.


Library News

Books for sale
Prices from 20p. Many textbooks only one edition out of date. Why not come and have a look?

Changes to the Library Layout
All European history books are now located on floor 1.

Online resources
Having difficulty accessing ebooks, ejournals, or databases? Why not ask the Library staff to help?

Old Library News

Charles Darwin: On Land and At Sea
The 200th anniversary exhibition has now closed. We hope to be able to make some material available online soon.

Library exhibition now online
The 2008 Old Library Milton exhibition is now available to view online.

Friends of Christ’s College Old Library
Become a Friend and help the College protect its valuable collection of early books and manuscripts for future generations. Contact the Alumni Officer for more details.