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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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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.

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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.

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: Conservatory Library

September 16, 2026

Conservatory Library HVAC Repairs

The west wing and second floor of the Oberlin Conservatory Library are closed for HVAC repairs through September 24th. Oberlin faculty and students may use Search.Libraries to access print and online resources from Oberlin and OhioLINK libraries. The Music Research Commons (housing the reference and circulation desks) will... Continue Reading

September 14, 2026

Fall 2026 Tiny Ref Desk Concert Schedule

The Tiny Ref Desk Concert Series return the fall, with concerts featuring alums, faculty, and staff from Oberlin. All concerts will begin at noon in the Conservatory Library's Music Research Commons. Schedule of events September 25: Chris Howard, Bo Arbogast, Keith Tarvin, Nick Malakar, and special guest Liam... Continue Reading

Dolly Parton, Ethel Smyth, and Ernestine Whitman

September 04, 2026

Fall 2026 Con Library Book Club Schedule

The Conservatory Library is hosting a book club every month from now until November. Please join us to discuss a wide range of composer biographies and talk about how the composer's life has influenced their work. Each book club will take place in the conference room on the second floor of the Conservatory Library and will run... Continue Reading

May 06, 2026

Tiny Ref Desk Concert: Liam Campbell

Liam Campbell Please join us in the Conservatory Library’s Music Research Commons for our next Tiny Ref Desk concert! Singer-songwriter Liam Campbell will be performing original songs as we celebrate the last day of classes. Event Details Tiny Ref Desk Concert; Liam Cambell May 8, 2026, 3:00-3:45pm Music Research... Continue Reading

April 08, 2026

Tiny Ref Desk Concert: Crooked Mouth

Please join us in the Conservatory Library's Music Research Commons for our next Tiny Ref Desk Concert featuring Crooked Mouth. Max Kassoy (guitar and vocals) returns to our series to perform with fellow musicians Jacob Marren-Cooke (guitar and vocals), Liam Campbell (bass and vocals), and Tyler Graf (drums). Event... Continue Reading

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

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

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

October 20, 2025

Oberlin College Friends of the Libraries Dinner

2025 guest speaker, Keith Webster Friends of the Oberlin College Libraries are invited to the annual dinner. This year's speaker is Keith Webster, Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University and Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives. He will speak on Libraries and AI. Registration is required... 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.

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.

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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