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Library and Archives

Intro

The original library building dates from 1517 when Richard Fox, Bishop of Winchester, founded Corpus Christi, and it remains in use as the College Library today.

You will find the Library at the heart of the College, embodying our dedication to learning and research.

We tailor our collections and services to members’ needs, offering long opening hours in the 2024 Spencer Building and the connected original library, as well as generous lending. The Spencer Building will also provide the long-term home for the College's archives, manuscripts and early printed books (aka the Special Collections).

Please Note: 

Corpus Christi College Special Collections Centre is currently closed to readers and all access to the collections will remain extremely limited until August 2027.  Library and Archives Staff are undertaking the relocation of the manuscripts, early printed books and College Archives. Staff will have less time to attend to correspondence,and there will be limitations as to how we can respond to research and reprographic enquiries. 

We are not currently taking appointments; please check the website for further information regarding future appointments, as these will be limited by staff and material availability. Please be aware that the Library and Archives email inboxes will not be monitored as frequently during this time.

Further information can be found on the pages below. 

Student voices

“The Library is one of the first things I would describe to a prospective student, and one of my favourite things about Corpus. I am so grateful to have this fantastic resource.”

Third Year Student, Medicine