Abstract: Under the guidance of Oxford University Strategic Plan and Bodleian Libraries Strategic Plan,
the Bodleian Libraries have issued a special public engagement strategy. The most fundamental starting
point of this strategy is to carry out public engagement activities relying on library collections and university
research resources. Accoridngly, a series of rich and colorful public services have been launched. Bodleian
Libraries’ public engagement strategy exhibits the following characteristics: embodies the modern concept of
higher education governance, effectively implements the overall development strategy of the university and
libraries, fully exerts its own advantages, and greatly broadens the scope of public services.
Keywords Public engagement, Bodleian Libraries, University library

Key words: Public engagement, Bodleian Libraries, University library