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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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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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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: Mary Church Terrell Main Library

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

Arm holding balloons shaped like womb chairs

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

A display case with books, a typewriter, a camera, photos, and information about the display.

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

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

Shield with a blue fuzzy creature standing on its hind legs, illustrated.

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

David Giffels portrait layered in front of an abstract background.

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

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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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