Magdalen College has not one library, but five! With a main student-focused library, and four specialist libraries, the following pages will tell you more about our collections, how to use them and how to contact us or arrange a visit.
Our Libraries
Longwall Library
The main circulating library, open 24/7 with a range of different study spaces, printing facilities, and over 100,000 books across four floors
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Old Library
The original college library housing early printed books and manuscripts
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Law Library
Reference collection available to those studying law at Magdalen
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Daubeny Library
Science collection bequeathed to Magdalen by Charles Daubeny
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McFarlane Library
Specialist medieval-history collection bequeathed to Magdalen by Bruce McFarlane
Queries? Send them to