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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.

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.

October 02, 2026

Book Arts: Stone Lettering Workshop With Master Stone Carver Nicholas Fairplay

Master Stone Carver Nicholas Fairplay in his studio The Oberlin College Libraries augment the Book Studies minor with a full docket of Book Arts programs that delve into the history of documentation. Looking back to the advent of stone carving, students were instructed by world-renowned stone carver Nicholas Fairplay (of NYPL... Continue Reading

September 29, 2026

Science Library Repairs

The Science Library is currently undergoing repairs. The library is open, but group study rooms N175 and N176 and the copy room will be unavailable for the duration of the project. The printer ("Science-Library" in Papercut) has been relocated near the staff offices and should be available throughout the repair project. Please... Continue Reading

September 16, 2026

Conservatory Library HVAC Repairs

The west wing and second floor of the Oberlin Conservatory Library are closed for HVAC repairs through September 27th. Oberlin faculty and students may use Search.Libraries to access print and online resources from Oberlin and OhioLINK libraries. The Music Research Commons (housing the reference and circulation desks) will... Continue Reading

September 14, 2026

Fall 2026 Tiny Ref Desk Concert Schedule

The Tiny Ref Desk Concert Series return the fall, with concerts featuring alums, faculty, and staff from Oberlin. All concerts will begin at noon in the Conservatory Library's Music Research Commons. Schedule of events September 25: Chris Howard, Bo Arbogast, Keith Tarvin, Nick Malakar, and special guest Liam... Continue Reading

Dolly Parton, Ethel Smyth, and Ernestine Whitman

September 04, 2026

Fall 2026 Con Library Book Club Schedule

The Conservatory Library is hosting a book club every month from now until November. Please join us to discuss a wide range of composer biographies and talk about how the composer's life has influenced their work. Each book club will take place in the conference room on the second floor of the Conservatory Library and will run... Continue Reading

September 01, 2026

Fall 2026 ART+craft Schedule

The Clarence Ward Art Library will once again be hosting weekly ART+craft sessions from now until December. Come to one or all in this series of hands-on creative workshops, no experience necessary. Instruction and supplies will be provided. The event happens on every Thursday evening between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Schedule of... Continue Reading

August 14, 2026

Interlibrary Loan is Moving to Search.Libraries

Interlibrary Loan is now fully integrated with Search.Libraries! Beginning Monday, August 17, all new Interlibrary Loan requests will be placed through your Search.Libraries account. This means there is no longer a separate ILL account or request interface. Requests for local, OhioLINK, SearchOhio, and Interlibrary Loan... Continue Reading

June 01, 2026

Enter Terrell Through CELA

Construction has started and the main entrance ramp to the Mudd Center is blocked, so you must detour through CELA to enter the Terrell Main Library. Go down the stairs or take the ramp to the lower level, after entering the first set of glass doors turn to your right. Go through the glass door and take the stairs to the 1st... Continue Reading

May 14, 2026

Faculty Earn Course Development Grants

Oberlin College Libraries and the Office of the Dean of Arts & Sciences have awarded $1,000 grants to faculty for five course development proposals that integrate the use of the Libraries’ distinctive collections and model collaboration between faculty and library curators and archivists. The proposals by the... Continue Reading

May 06, 2026

Tiny Ref Desk Concert: Liam Campbell

Liam Campbell Please join us in the Conservatory Library’s Music Research Commons for our next Tiny Ref Desk concert! Singer-songwriter Liam Campbell will be performing original songs as we celebrate the last day of classes. Event Details Tiny Ref Desk Concert; Liam Cambell May 8, 2026, 3:00-3:45pm Music Research... 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.

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.

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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