Research Support
Have a question? Research librarians and archivists are available to discuss search terms and strategies, suggest databases, troubleshoot access issues, help with citations, and more.
Get Research Help
Visit a Research Help Desk
Located on the main floors of the Terrell (main) and Conservatory libraries.
For the Art and Science libraries, ask at the Circulation and Reserve Desk.
Refer to the library building hours for desk hours.
Ask Us: Chat with a Librarian
Online chat is available when librarians are at the Research Help Desk.
Email or Call Us
Terrell Main Library
Submit a question or call (440) 775-5031
Art Library
Submit a question or call (440) 775-8635
Conservatory Library
Submit a question or call (440) 775-5129
Science Library
Submit a question or call (440) 775-8310
Make a Research Appointment
Book an appointment in-person or online (via Zoom) with a librarian or archivist to get help with research, searching, evaluating sources, using software like RefWorks and Zotero, and more.
Ask Archives or Special Collections
Email archive@oberlin.edu or call (440) 775-8014
Email scollect@oberlin.edu or call (440) 775-5043
For research visits, refer to their open hours.
Explore Research Guides
Need to get started immediately? Look at our subject-based research guides. We may also have a course guide for your class. Guides are created by librarians, providing suggestions for specific databases, online resources, and recommended scholarly sources.
View Online “How Do I?" Video Tutorials
See our collection of short videos on using Search.Libraries and other common library topics.