Headington Library

The main entrance to Headington Library is on Level 1 of the John Henry Brookes Building (JHBB). The Library is located on six floors and with lift / stair access available at each level. Accessible toilets can be found on all floors.   A virtual tour of the library is available, and we also have a pdf floor plan which can be printed.

Individual silent and quiet study spaces are available throughout each floor on Levels 2 - 4 and in the Basement.

Group study rooms can be booked by clicking on the book a study room link from the library home page.

Please do not bring hot or smelly food into the Library, and make sure all drinks are lidded. Alcohol is strictly forbidden across all campuses.

Special Collections : Headington Library has substantial Special Collections in food and drink, publishing and literary prizes, art and architecture, public and allied health and Oxford Brookes University. During vacation the Reading Room is open by appointment only. 

Anthropology

Architecture

Art

Biology

Biomedical science

Business

Film

Geography

Health and Social Work

History

History of Art

Hospitality

Languages

Law

Literature

Nursing

Music

Nutrition

Planning

Politics

Psychology

Publishing

Real estate and construction

Sociology

Sport & exercise

Tourism

We offer extended opening during unstaffed times to Brookes students and staff. You can check our opening hours at the top of this page to find out what times library staff are available to help you. When library staff are not present, campus security will carry out patrols. Always bring your student card or Brookes staff ID with you.

To contact security, ring 01865 483060

Emergency? Need help now? webpage

Brookes Print Anywhere operates 24/7. Every library has multi-functional devices - that allow printing, scanning and photocopying - accessible during unstaffed hours.