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148 W College St. Oberlin, OH 44074-1545

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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. 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

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February 20, 2023

Friends of the Oberlin College Libraries Enhance Library Acquisitions

Once again, the generosity of the Libraries’ Friends group has strengthened teaching, learning, and research at Oberlin. Over $50,000 in special acquisitions funds will support acquisitions in music, history, science, and gender studies this year. We list just a few examples of the important and varied research resources... Continue Reading

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February 20, 2023

Libraries’ Winter Term Courses – Teaching and Partnering

It may have been cold outside, but the Libraries were percolating with activities during the 2023 winter term. Continuing the libraries’ mission of collaboration, instruction, and educational programming, this year’s winter term included several courses taught or supported by Libraries staff. Terrell Library... Continue Reading

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February 14, 2023

For the Love of the Land: A Read-In

Join us for a Black History Month Read-In event on Thursday, February 16 from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Academic Commons (first floor of Mudd). The entire campus community is invited to participate in a public reading of excerpts from books that focus on Black people and nature. The titles selected will act as a way to open... Continue Reading

February 13, 2023

William Norris Papers Available for Research

The William P. Norris Papers are now available for research in the College Archives. Norris (1943-2014) was a sociology professor at Oberlin from 1978 to 2008. Beginning with his Peace Corps service with the poor in Bahia, Brazil, Norris was deeply engaged in social justice throughout his career. He pioneered teaching and... Continue Reading

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

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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

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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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