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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. You can also discover digital content, such as downloadable audiobooks. Use InterLibrary Loan to order materials that you locate on WorldCat.

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

Alison Ricker, Anne Salsich, and Megan Mitchell, individual portraits displayed left to right.

June 21, 2023

Three Retirements, Six Big Shoes to Fill

This summer brings with it the retirements of two extremely important librarians and an invaluable archivist in the Oberlin College Libraries system. Megan Mitchell, Alison Ricker, and Anne Salsich are beginning new chapters in life. From left to right: Alison Ricker, Anne Salsich, and Megan Mitchell In mid-July, we will say... Continue Reading

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June 01, 2023

Friends of the Oberlin College Libraries Graduate Library School Scholarships for 2023

The Friends of the Oberlin College Libraries offer two scholarships for Oberlin graduates who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in librarianship or archives. Please see the descriptions below and the instructions on how to apply.2023 Friends of the Oberlin College Libraries Graduate Library School Scholarship:The... Continue Reading

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May 19, 2023

Oberlin Joins HathiTrust Digital Library

Launched in 2008, HathiTrust has a growing membership comprising more than two hundred libraries and holds the largest set of digitized books managed by the academic, research, and library community. Members have contributed more than 17.4 million volumes to the digital library, digitized from their library collections. More... Continue Reading

Graduates in robes facing a crimson and gold tent, 1998 photograph taken from behind.

May 15, 2023

Oberlin College Archives Milestone Reunion Exhibits 2023

The Oberlin College Archives are excited to announce the annual milestone exhibits in celebration of the 50th reunion for the class of 1973 and the 25th reunion for the classes of 1996, 1997, and 1998. The exhibits will showcase a range of materials, including photographs, course catalogs, newspapers, yearbooks, and other... Continue Reading

Dorothy Ashby portrait, black and white photo.

May 08, 2023

Inquiries & Insights: MHST 360 Students Present Research from the Neumann Jazz Archive

The final presentation for MHST 360: Jazz & Media Studies Through the Neumann Archive is a culmination of the course's exploration of the broad ramifications of the "archival turn." Throughout the course, students engaged in three primary curricular activities: an interdisciplinary survey of recent writings related to... Continue Reading

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May 01, 2023

Trio Chroma Tiny Ref Desk Concert

Visit the Oberlin Conservatory Library at 12 noon (ET), May 3, 2023 for a Tiny Ref Desk Concert with Trio Chroma. The concert will also be live streamed on Instagram (@obieconlib) Trio Chroma: Blake Logan, cello; Emily Beckner, violin; William Mathangani, violaString Trio in C (1933) by Jean Francaix Continue Reading

April 20, 2023

Haiti Fights Back: The Life & Legacy of Charlemagne Péralte

Dr. Yveline Alexis is an interdisciplinary historian who earned her degrees at Cornell University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her first monograph won the Haitian Studies Association book prize, and The Times Literary Supplement listed Haiti Fights Back as a 2021 book of the year. In this talk, Professor Alexis... Continue Reading

Sammy Melman playing trombone in Tappan Square bandstand, band members playing guitar and drums.

April 14, 2023

Oberlin Folk Music and Cat in the Cream Collection at Archives

Folk music has a long history at Oberlin, beginning with Pete Seeger's performance in 1955. In 1972 he was the Commencement "speaker" who chose to sing a song rather than deliver a speech. The Oberlin Folk Music and Cat in the Cream and Coffeehouse Collection, covering 1955-2018, is now available for research, listening and... Continue Reading

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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

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April 04, 2023

Citizen Science Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

Celebrate citizen science by adding needed references to science-related articles. Participants will gain experience in evaluating Wikipedia articles for completeness, accuracy and bias as they review articles with [citation needed] tags, and search for reliable sources to confirm or clarify unsupported statements. Accurate... 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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