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

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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.

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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.

News

Here are the latest news items from the Oberlin College Libraries. Also watch our social media channels for updates about our resources, services and programs.

February 11, 2026

Teaching with Distinctive Collections: Course Development Grants

Two students using a primary resource. The Oberlin College Libraries, in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Arts & Sciences, invite faculty to apply for $1,000 course development grants designed to integrate Oberlin College Libraries’ distinctive collections—such as Special Collections, the College... Continue Reading

February 09, 2026

2026 Douglass Day Transcribe-a-Thon

On February 13, the Oberlin College Libraries will celebrate Frederick Douglass's birthday by participating in the Douglass Day Transcribe-a-Thon. You can drop in for as long, or as little, as you'd like. No experience is necessary. This year, we will focus on transcribing materials from the Colored Conventions Project. This... Continue Reading

February 03, 2026

Contested Histories: Preserving and Sharing a Community Collection Exhibit

Painting of Heart Mountain Relocation Center by Estelle Peck Ishigo The Eaton Collection, an important collection of some 400 items made by incarcerated Japanese Americans, is on display on the Academic Commons and First Floor Gallery of the Terrell Main Library from February 4th - March 15th. During World War II, Japanese... Continue Reading

January 12, 2026

(UPDATED 1/16/26) Take Five Book Talk: Music Information Literacy: Inclusion and Advocacy

(Updated 1/16/26): Due to yesterday's inclement weather, Take Five Book Talk: Music Information Literacy: Inclusion and Advocacy has been rescheduled for January 29th. See below for more information. Music Information Literacy: Inclusion and Advocacy by Kathy Abromeit and Dyani Sabin is a multi-author book published by Library... Continue Reading

December 02, 2025

Tiny Ref Desk Concert: Max Kassoy

Singer-Songwriter Max Kassoy The Tiny Ref Desk Concert Series is proud to present Max Kassoy, Singer-Songwriter, at noon on December 5th at the Conservatory Library. They will be performing all original music. The concert will also be streamed live on Instagram. Event Details Tiny Ref Desk Concert: Max Kassoy Conservatory... Continue Reading

The new Short Story Cube at the Art Library

November 18, 2025

Now at CWAL: Short Story Cube

The Clarence Ward Art Library not only houses books on Cubism, but its very own (Venturi-building-inspired) Cube! The Short Story Cube distributes free short stories, poems, and cartoons at the push of a button—perfect for when you're waiting for that print job to be completed, hoping for inspiration to strike, or just... Continue Reading

November 17, 2025

Oberlin Group Textbook Review Stipend

The Oberlin Group of Libraries, which includes Oberlin College as a member, is offering a stipend program to encourage reviews of open educational resources (OERs). Reviews are an important part of promoting the principles of open education, as instructors that review an open textbook are more likely to adopt OER materials in... Continue Reading

November 11, 2025

Tiny Ref Desk Concert: Mary So and Yalan Hsu

The Tiny Ref Desk Concert Series is proud to feature violinist, Mary So, and pianist, Yalan Hsu. They will be performing a concert in the Conservatory Library on November 14th at noon. The concert will also be streamed live on Instagram. Event Details Tiny Ref Desk Concert: Mary So and Yalan Hsu Conservatory Library, 77... Continue Reading

Terrell Main Library Research and Instruction Team

November 07, 2025

Oberlin College Libraries Intern in Research & Instruction Spring 2026

The Terrell Main Library Research and Instruction team. From left to right: Elizabeth Sullivan, Julie Weir, Alonso Avila, Yilin La, Clint Baugess, and Zeb Wimsatt. Internship Summary Are you interested in a possible career in libraries? Consider applying to become an Oberlin College Libraries Intern. Gain experience alongside... Continue Reading

November 06, 2025

Artists' Books Show-and-Tell: Consumption

Given that Thanksgiving is in November, the Clarence Ward Art Library's next artist's books show-and-tell will cover consumption—primarily of food, but also of resources and goods. Browse through a selection of artists' books—unique works of art inspired by the format of the book—to explore how each relates a... Continue Reading

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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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