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We present observations of the Lii 6708Å doublet in the ζ Oph sightline, obtained at a resolution of ∼10 ⁶ and a signal-to-noise ratio of ∼1200, together with supplementary observations of Kiλ 7699 and the Naiλ 3302 doublet. These observations marginally resolve the main -15km.s ^–1 system into its two principal clouds; we model the data using standard physical assumptions, but in a statistically rigorous manner, taking fully into account the hyperfine, doublet and isotopic structure for each species, in each cloud, using a new code, vapid. The average ⁷ Li/ ⁶ Li ratio determined in this sightline is 1.12±0.20dex (68 per cent confidence interval), in excellent agreement with the solar-system (meteoritic) value. The ratios in the individual clouds are determined with less precision, but are also consistent with the solar-system value, as is the total lithium abundance (with little evidence for depletion). The thermal and `turbulent' broadening in the two clouds is discussed on the basis of observed line widths.