News: Mary Church Terrell Main Library
March 20, 2024
Terrell Main Library Closed During Spring Break
Due to spring break and ongoing work related to Oberlin’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program, Mudd Center will be closed from 8 p.m. on Friday, March 22 through Saturday, March 30. We will reopen on Sunday, March 31 at 7 p.m. Please pick up all OhioLINK/interlibrary loan items from the circulation desk and check out any... Continue Reading
October 24, 2023
Artz Lecturer Elizabeth Horodowich '92: Amerasia: Early Modern Imaginative Geography, 1492-1700
Ceremonial Aztec shield The Department of History presents Elizabeth A. Horodowich '92, Frederick B. Artz Lecturer Friday, October 27: Noon - 1:15PM in Craig Lecture Hall: Elizabeth Horodowich, Professor of History, New Mexico State will speak on Amerasia: Early Modern Imaginative Geography, 1492-1700 Saturday, October 28... Continue Reading
October 23, 2023
Master Class with David Giffels
Author David Giffels The master class with author David Giffels will be held on November 2, 2023, from 4:30-6:00 PM, Library Learning Lab, Terrell 113 (Mudd Center). Pizza will be provided. Me Me Me!: Crafting the Nonfiction Character of Yourself How does a writer approach the person they know best--their own self--to craft... Continue Reading
September 22, 2023
Book Studies Information Meeting
Interested in the Book Studies minor -- or just interested in Book Studies in general? Come to the Book Studies Information meeting on September 27 at 4:30 in Room 113 of Terrell Library (Mudd Center). Book Studies faculty will be on hand to answer questions and you will be the first to hear about some very cool book arts and... Continue Reading
September 12, 2023
Dedication of "The Oberlin Reader" in Contemplation Garden of Mudd Center
"Oberlin Reader" sculpture On Friday, September 29, we will dedicate the new “Oberlin Reader” sculpture commissioned by the Friends of the Libraries. Please join us on Friday, September 29 from 3:30-4:30 in the new Contemplation Garden under the ramp of the Mudd Center for the official dedication of the "Oberlin... Continue Reading
September 05, 2023
Short Story Dispenser in Terrell Library
The new Short Story Dispenser, located just outside Azariah's Cafe, next to the Reading Girl statue In the Oberlin Libraries, stories don’t just live on the shelves. Terrell Library now has a SHORT STORY DISPENSER right outside Azariah's Café! Choose a 1-minute or 3-minute quick read--or press the "Oberlin Shorts"... Continue Reading
August 29, 2023
New Library Contemplation Garden and Gathering Place
View of the new Contemplation Garden from the Mudd Center ramp Check out the new gathering area and Contemplation Garden under the ramp at Mudd Center. The Friends of the Library have collaborated with Campus Grounds Services to beautify the area with tables and a new sculpture by Nicholas Fairplay called "The Oberlin Reader."... Continue Reading
April 14, 2023
Where Have All The Flowers Gone?: Folk Music at Oberlin College
This three-part exhibit explores the history of Folk Music at Oberlin College through three individuals: Joe Hickerson '57, Pete Seeger, and Ed Freeman (1960-63). The exhibit venues are Terrell Library, 1st Floor Gallery; the College Archives; and the Conservatory Library. It is on display from now until June 16, 2023. Continue Reading
February 14, 2023
For the Love of the Land: A Read-In
Join us for a Black History Month Read-In event on Thursday, February 16 from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Academic Commons (first floor of Mudd). The entire campus community is invited to participate in a public reading of excerpts from books that focus on Black people and nature. The titles selected will act as a way to open... Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon featuring the papers of Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Oberlin College Libraries will celebrate Frederick Douglass’ birthday by participating in the Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon event on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 12pm-3pm. This year's event features the papers of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, who was one of the earliest Black women to edit a newspaper, serve as a Civil War... Continue Reading