News: Mary Church Terrell Main Library

October 01, 2025
Student Job Fair
The Oberlin College Libraries will be hosting a student job fair on October 8th. Those interested in working for the Libraries will have the opportunity to meet staff from all four of our branches and learn about the wide range of jobs available to them. Student will also be able to sign up to receive job opening notifications.... Continue Reading

September 17, 2025
Mystery of the Annotated Bibliography Exposed
Group photo of the Terrell Main Library Research and Instruction team members, in front of "Research & Instruction" sign." Think citations are confusing? Feel like research is a maze? You’re not alone—and you’re not doomed! In this interactive, self-paced module, we’ll demystify the process of... Continue Reading

September 10, 2025
Teaching With the Real Thing: Using Archives and Special Collections in Your Courses
Student working with primary source material Teaching With the Real Thing: Using Archives and Special Collections in Your Courses is a hands-and-minds-on workshop sponsored by the Oberlin College Libraries, the Lemle Center for Teaching & Scholarship, and the Book Studies Program The half-day symposium will take place... Continue Reading

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

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

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

December 02, 2024
Scenes from Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd
A Ship Aground (1828), J.M.W. Turner To celebrate the exhibition Melville's Billy Budd at 100 currently on display in the Terrell Main Library's Special Collections and Archives until December 20, the Oberlin Conservatory's Opera department will be presenting Scenes from Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd on December 10. Be sure to... Continue Reading

October 02, 2024
Peace Paper Project
The Peace Paper Project is an international organization of hand papermakers, art therapists, activists and fine artists. The program which is based in Hamburg, Germany, works with communities to establish papermaking programs that use the book arts to address issues of war and terrorism, trauma and loss, and social and... Continue Reading

May 20, 2024
A Toast to Mudd Center
Please join us on Friday, May 24 from 4:00-5:00 for a Toast to Mudd Center on its 50th birthday. Dr. Robert Fuller, who was president when the building was erected and dedicated, will be on hand to raise the toast at 4:30pm sharp. The event takes place in the Contemplation Garden under the ramp at Mudd. All are... Continue Reading

April 17, 2024
The Oberlin Review Turns 150 Exhibition
Exhibition display case The Oberlin Review Turns 150 is now on display. Visit the 1st Floor Gallery in Terrell Main Library to learn about the history of the College newspaper and its 150 years of existence. Exhibition Information When: April 12-27, 2024 Where: 1st Floor Gallery, Terrell Main Library, 148 W College St.... Continue Reading