Directions:

Location:

Mary Church Terrell Main Library
148 W College St. Oberlin, OH 44074-1545

Parking:

The main visitor lot is the east Service Building lot, and the south row of the Carnegie Building lot for visitors to offices within that building.

Search Tools

Search.Libraries

Books, articles, scores, recordings, and films at Oberlin, OhioLINK, online, and beyond.

Databases A-Z

The Databases A-Z list provides a complete alphabetical list of searchable databases accessible to you through the Oberlin College Libraries. The databases range from those that cover multiple subject areas, e.g. JSTOR or Web of Science, to more narrow research topics, e.g. SOCIndex.

They contain both citations and full text for ebooks, peer reviewed journals, newspapers, magazines, data sets, images, music, primary documents, and more. You will want to use them for finding credible and scholarly materials required for your college research.

If you are unsure which databases are best for your research topic try using the subject and type filters, consult a subject or course guide, Ask a Librarian, or make a research appointment.

Course Reserves

Materials on reserve for a specific course. Search for course reserve lists by course instructor's name, course name, or course code.

Journals A-Z

Use to browse complete issues of a journal, magazine, or newspaper or to check Oberlin's access to a title. To find individual articles, use Search.Libraries.

OhioLINK

Books & ebooks, scores, videos, and audio available from OhioLINK institutions. Use this option to request physical items from other libraries.

WorldCat

WorldCat contains more than 43 million records describing books and other items owned by libraries around the world. You can search for popular books, music, CDs, and videos—all of the physical items you're used to getting from libraries. You can also discover digital content, such as downloadable audiobooks. Use InterLibrary Loan to order materials that you locate on WorldCat.

Research Guides

Course Guides

Course Guides are organized collections of resources created for the research and information needs of students in specific courses. Research strategies and library services are also included.

Source Type Guides

Oberlin College librarians have identified the best platforms for finding resources by source type, including newspapers, magazines, dissertations and theses, books, music, primary sources, and more. Some guides also provide search tips and techniques.

Subject Guides

Research guides are the gateway to library collections and resources. Created and maintained by Oberlin College & Conservatory reference and subject librarians, Guides by Subject are organized by their relevant subject areas to provide a detailed list of recommended scholarly sources, including: databases; internet and digital resources; and the libraries’ collections of books, journals, magazines, music, art, DVDs, etc.

Guides also help you develop search strategies, cite sources and manage bibliographic references, and lead to a librarian who can provide further assistance. Subject guides are displayed alphabetically.

Orientation Events at the Libraries

September 30, 2021

Three Bingo Cards, yellow, red, and yellow, are fanned out to show bingo card squares.

Join the Oberlin College Libraries this weekend for a little bit of fun and a lot of great info! Learn about checking out materials, online resources, and where to find those sweet study spaces.

New students are especially encouraged to stop by the Libraries to learn about all we have to offer and how we can help you find it. See the schedule below and make plans to visit. And if you have questions in the meantime, you can always Ask A Librarian.

Saturday, October 2

Conservatory Library Open House, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Need music for an audition? Wondering where you can find a book about music? Learn the basics of the Oberlin Conservatory Library by taking a tour. Stop in at any time during these hours. Gain further confidence—and win cool stuff—by participating in Con Library BINGO! Check out our Orientation Bingo card!

Sunday, October 3

Mary Church Terrell Main Library, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

It's B-I-N-G-O time! Come alone or bring a friend! Meet library staff and learn about resources and services that will help you get your semester off to a great start. We’ll have snacks and some sweet swag, and, if you complete the full BINGO card, you'll be entered into a drawing for a bigger prize. Come for a short time or a long time. Highly recommended for all Arts and Sciences students.

Clarence Ward Art Library Open House and Mural Painting, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The gathering place for art-loving Obies, check out the beautiful views, comfortable seating, whimsical atmosphere, sophisticated equipment, and over 100,000 gorgeous books. Includes cool freebies and the chance to make a small watercolor for our "Connected" mural.

Science Library Tours, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Scientists need journals, and we have nearly 120,000 titles online, plus some essential titles in print—right by our entrance—for your reading pleasure. Learn how to find them online and in the library, along with great books. Tours last 20 minutes and run continuously. Highly recommended for potential science majors.

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Learn More About Our Libraries

Search.Libraries ? Books, articles, scores, recordings, and films at Oberlin, OhioLINK, online, and beyond.

Course Reserves ? Materials on reserve for a specific course. Search for course reserve lists by course instructor's name, course name, or course code.

Journals A-Z ? Use to browse complete issues of a journal, magazine, or newspaper or to check Oberlin's access to a title. To find individual articles, use Search.Libraries.

OhioLINK ? Books & ebooks, scores, videos, and audio available from OhioLINK institutions. Use this option to request physical items from other libraries.

Course Guides ? Course Guides are organized collections of resources created for the research and information needs of students in specific courses. Research strategies and library services are also included.

Source Type Guides ? Oberlin College librarians have identified the best platforms for finding resources by source type, including newspapers, magazines, dissertations and theses, books, music, primary sources, and more. Some guides also provide search tips and techniques.

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