Library

The Ruskin has its own specialised in-house library of more than 7,000 volumes, comprising of lending and reference collections, both of which include written material on art history, art theory, art techniques, human anatomy, exhibition catalogues and artists’ monographs. The Ruskin Library has a particular focus on twentieth-century and twenty-first century materials, complementing the research holdings of the university libraries. The school has recently acquired a substantial number of books by, and about, artists and theorists of colour. This has enabled the library collection to move towards a better reflection of the school's diverse student body.
 

Access

While the Ruskin Library is primarily for the use of Ruskin students and staff, access is also granted to Oxford University History of Art students. Reference access may also be given to other University of Oxford students and staff members if material is not available at other Oxford libraries. Please email the librarian in advance to make an appointment: laura.unwin@rsa.ox.ac.uk

The Ruskin Library regrets that members of the public are not permitted. 

The library is located at our Bullingdon Road site: 

128 Bullingdon Road
Oxford, OX4 1QP

The librarian is normally on-site on a Thursday. The Ruskin Library is open term time and is closed during vacations.