Millionth book added to Bodleian annexe
The Bodleian library's overflow facility – opened in Swindon last year afterplanning permission for a depository close to Oxford University was turned down – received its one millionth book yesterday.
The Journal of General Physiology Vol 1 1918-19 was put in by Bodleianlibrarian Dr Sarah Thomas.
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