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.

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

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

February 28, 2025
Clarence Ward Art Library Call for Artists: Extended Deadline
Salon-style exhibition wall The Clarence Ward Memorial Art Library has extended the deadline to submit work for their Spring Semester Exhibition until 11:59pm on Friday, March 14. The Oberlin College & Conservatory student community of artists working in two-dimensional mediums are invited to submit photos of their... Continue Reading

February 19, 2025
2nd Annual Oberlin Edible Book Festival
The Oberlin College Libraries and the Oberlin Public Library are joining forces for a second annual Oberlin Edible Book Festival on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Sponsored by each libraries’ Friends group, the event brings the community together through creative—and edible—literary works of art inspired by a... Continue Reading