Monday, March 16, 2009

Update on the library waltz

I had at the beginning of the spring term (Hilary) described my first term's experiences with the University libraries, including a summary per library of books borrowed or requested from stacks. Here's an update.

  • Theology  6
  • Harris Manchester College  3
  • Social Sciences  2
  • Social and Cultural Anthropology  4
  • Bodleian (ref. only) 2
  • Philosophy  1
  • History Faculty  4
  • St. Cross 1
  • Balfour  2
  • Radcliffe Science 1
  • Indian Institute: 3
  • Rothermere American Institute (ref. only): 1
  • Islamic Studies (ref. only): 1

(includes additional items from reference libraries)

Totals for two terms

  • Social and Cultural Anthropology  18
  • Theology  11
  • Social Sciences  9
  • Harris Manchester College 6
  • Bodleian 5 (may be more - can't remember!)
  • Oriental Institute  5
  • History Faculty  4
  • Balfour (Anthropology) 3
  • Indian Institute: 3
  • Radcliffe Science 3
  • Philosophy  1
  • St. Cross 1
  • Rothermere American Institute (ref. only): 1
  • Islamic Studies (ref. only): 1

I think it gives quite some indication as to the undertaking for anyone who would teach or even set up a religious studies subject area!