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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Oberlin College Libraries do not charge overdue fines.
When an item becomes overdue, the borrowers account is automatically restricted from further checkouts. All overdue items must be returned or renewed to restore an account to good standing.
Students may also face honor code and/or judicial charges for consistent disregard for library policies, lack of response to library notices, or other actions that interfere with others' use of the collection.
Description
Loan Period
Fine Rate
Regular
length of semester
not fined unless recalled
Faculty Publications
3 weeks
$0.50/day
Seminar (Conservatory)
3 days
not fined unless recalled
Reserves
varies, ask at check-out
$2.00/hour or portion thereof
OhioLINK/SearchOhio books
3 weeks
$0.50/day; billed after 30 days overdue
Description
Loan Period
Fine Rate
Art Library
1 week for circulating, library use only for non-circulating
$3.00/day
Conservatory Library
1 week for DVD, library use only for VHS
$3.00/day for DVD, $2.00/hour or portion thereof for VHS
