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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.

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.

August 22, 2025

Academic Commons Refresh Almost Finished!

The Academic Commons in the Mary Church Terrell Main Library has a new look for the fall semester, including new carpet, updated seating, and new service locations. The Research Help Desk is a new permanent location near the circulation desk and the quilt. The CIT Helpdesk is in a new permanent location next to study room... Continue Reading

August 22, 2025

Fall Book Club at the Clarence Ward Art Library!

It's time to VOTE for your Fall Book Club pick! This autumn, the Clarence Ward Art Library is proud to partner with the Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) for our session! The winning publication will be announced next week. Join us for a lively discussion starting at the AMAM, followed by light refreshments in the Art... Continue Reading

July 07, 2025

Academic Commons Refresh

The Academic Commons in the Terrell Main Library (Mudd Center) is in the midst of a refresh, including new carpet and significant furniture re-arrangement. Access to the following amenities and/or service points may be impacted intermittently through the end of the summer. If you have questions about availability on a... Continue Reading

June 25, 2025

Search.Libraries is Here

The new integrated library platform has arrived! Beginning today, Search.Libraries replaces OBIS, Summon, the Journal Finder and the OhioLink Catalog as the primary starting point for access to Oberlin and OhioLink physical and electronic books, articles, scores, recordings, films, and more. Please note: OhioLink Lending... Continue Reading

Search Libraries interface, including links to Course Reserves, OhioLink, Advanced Search, Newspaper

May 07, 2025

Introducing Search.Libraries

Search.Libraries, the new integrated search platform replacing OBIS, Summon, the Journal Finder, and the OhioLink catalog, is almost here. Beginning on June 25, 2025, you can expect: Faster searching An intuitive and mobile-friendly user interface Enhanced discovery - explore related and citing articles, see... Continue Reading

May 01, 2025

Friends of the Libraries' Spring 2025 Book Talk

Associate Professor of African and Black Atlantic Art History Matthew Rarey Please join us for the Friends of the Libraries’ Spring 2025 Book Talk featuring Associate Professor of African and Black Atlantic Art History Matthew Rarey who will discuss his award-winning book Insignificant Things: Amulets and the Art of... Continue Reading

April 15, 2025

OhioLink Lending Pause Begins May 23

As part of the library system migration, the library catalogs used for OhioLink (Ohio academic libraries) and SearchOhio (some Ohio public libraries) will undergo summer and fall updates that will restrict lending. OhioLink books checked out under the old catalog will not be transferred to the new system - they must be returned... Continue Reading

April 03, 2025

Bound to Be Great: Bookbinding Workshop

Jace Graf Learn to bind a book with Austin-based book artist Jace Graf. Attendees of this two day workshop will learn how to bind their own copy of the signed, limited edition Oberlin Commencement speech by best selling author Richard Powers (Overstory, etc.) Be sure to register, as seats are limited. Event... Continue Reading

April 02, 2025

"Soup of the Day" Tiny Ref Desk Concert

Join us on Friday, April 4th for a Tiny Ref Desk Concert, featuring Rosalie Coleman and Kat O'Brien on fiddle, Jacob Marren-Cooke on guitar, and Nathaniel Liu on cello. If you can't make it in person, the event will be livestreamed on the Con Library's Instagram account. Event Details "Soup of the Day," performed by... Continue Reading

March 10, 2025

Faculty Course Information Literacy Grant

Class session in the Library Learning Lab (Terrell Main Library) Are you considering revising your class to strengthen your students’ information literacy and research skills? Have you wanted to redesign a series of assignments or try something entirely new? Consider applying for the new information literacy grant with... Continue Reading

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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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