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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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Summon

Summon provides access to millions of sources of all types (books, articles, audio, videos, images, etc.) on nearly any subject. Summon searches many, but not all, Oberlin College Libraries resources; comprehensive research should include subject databases. It searches the full text of some, but not all, Oberlin books, including books that Oberlin only owns in print.

If you are looking for a specific book, film, or journal, use OBIS, our catalog. If you are looking for a specific journal article, use the Journal Finder. Summon also includes the collection of the Allen Memorial Art Museum as well as materials from other research centers and open access repositories.

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.

OBIS Catalog

OBIS provides access to print and digital books, databases, audiovisual materials, journals, and course reserves. It is the best place to look up books, recordings, journals, and films by title to determine if you can access an item through Oberlin. To see if Oberlin has access to an individual article, use the journal list. OBIS makes it easier to search by subject heading than Summon does, but it does not index the full-text of any books.

In addition to books available at Oberlin through OBIS, patrons also have access to collections from a number of public, university, and college libraries in the state of Ohio through Oberlin College’s partnership with the OhioLink consortium and SearchOhio.

Journal Finder

The Journal Finder lists in one place every print and electronic journal, magazine, and newspaper available through both paid subscriptions and reputable open access platforms. Use the Journal Finder to see if Oberlin subscribes to these publications, to see if they're available online, or to compare coverage dates across databases or subscription services.

The Journal Finder will not allow you to search by article title to determine if Oberlin owns an item - you must search by publication title (e.g. Nature or The New York Times) and then navigate through the volume and issue and year provided by the citation. If you want to search by article title, search for the article from Summon.

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.

Berliner Philharmoniker Digital Concert Hall

The Digital Concert Hall provides access to the Berliner Philharmoniker's live performances and rebroadcasts as well as music-related documentaries and interviews. The site contains an archive of past performances.

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

February 08, 2023

Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon featuring the papers of Mary Ann Shadd Cary

Oberlin College Libraries will celebrate Frederick Douglass’ birthday by participating in the Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon event on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 12pm-3pm. This year's event features the papers of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, who was one of the earliest Black women to edit a newspaper, serve as a Civil War... Continue Reading

February 07, 2023

Book Fund Continues to Support African American Culture, History, and the Arts

The James Walter Bass and Idella Bass Richardson endowed book fund has been providing support to the Oberlin College Libraries for purchasing books on the culture, history, and arts of African Americans. The fund honors James Walter Bass (1860-1925) and his daughter Idella Bass Richardson (1891- 1973). James Walter Bass... Continue Reading

February 02, 2023

Oberlin Heritage Center Strategic Planning Public Forums

Help OHC Make History! The Oberlin Heritage Center is starting to craft its next strategic plan and we want your help looking at our past, present, and future! We want to hear how OHC is (or is not) serving you and the community, what else we should try, what histories interest you, and what we can do better. All are welcome... Continue Reading

Frederick B. Artz in front of bookshelves with open book on desk, black and white photo.

January 04, 2023

2023 Frederick B. Artz Summer Research Grants Program Open for Applicants

The Oberlin College Archives are excited to welcome applicants for the 2023 Frederick B. Artz Summer Research Grants Program. Established in 1990 in honor of former Oberlin College history professor Frederick B. Artz (OC 1916), this program provides an opportunity for researchers to use the archives and special collections for... Continue Reading

December 15, 2022

OhioLink Service Disruption 12/18

All OhioLINK platforms and services will experience one or more periods of downtime on Sunday, December 18, 2022 between noon and 7pm. During this timeframe, OhioLink expects several brief service disruptions affecting one platform/service at a time and one longer period of downtime that may last up to 90 minutes affecting all... Continue Reading

December 09, 2022

Human Rights Day Playlist

For Human Rights Day (December 10th) Docuseek, a steaming service available to Obies that offers essential independent, social-issue and environmental films, created a playlist of 17 new releases relate to this year's theme — Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. Below are a few examples of the films available on the... Continue Reading

People playing jazz instruments, colorful abstract illustration.

December 06, 2022

Jazzariah's

You may have noticed the addition of a piano to Azzariah’s Café in Terrell Library. Spontaneous music-making has charmed many a coffee drinker lately. And now, in a happy collaboration between the Libraries, the PI (Performance & Improvisation) Program, and the Division of Jazz Studies, we are launching... Continue Reading

Periodic table puzzle completed on a table in front of its box with bookshelves in the background.

December 05, 2022

Puzzle Lending Library

The Science Library is ready for the Love Our Libraries - Circulation! event on Dec. 5. Stop in to see the new puzzles available for checkout and enjoy the festive decorations. Borrow a book or two while you're at it - perhaps something from the popular science collection to see you through the winter break and Winter Term.... Continue Reading

One of Keith Allen's pop-up books, a very colorful cartoon explosion of toys.

November 22, 2022

Keith Allen Pop-up Book Talk and Signing

Keith Allen is a professional designer, illustrator and paper engineer from Cleveland, Ohio with fifteen years professional experience in product design at the greeting card company, American Greetings. He ventured into self-publishing four years ago with the launch of a successful pop-up book that he created with two very... Continue Reading

Various books on display on a library bookshelf.

November 07, 2022

Monthly Library Tours

Do you have questions about the library? Have you ever wondered where the best study spots are, or why the books are arranged like that? All four library branches, Archives and Special Collections, are now offering monthly tours to answer your questions. Terrell Main Library (Mudd Center), 2nd Tuesdays @ 12:30 Clarence Ward... Continue Reading

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Berliner Philharmoniker Digital Concert Hall ? The Digital Concert Hall provides access to the Berliner Philharmoniker's live performances and rebroadcasts as well as music-related documentaries and interviews. The site contains an archive of past performances.

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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Berliner Philharmoniker Digital Concert Hall

The Digital Concert Hall provides access to the Berliner Philharmoniker's live performances and rebroadcasts as well as music-related documentaries and interviews. The site contains an archive of past performances.

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.