Get Research Help
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.
Ask at 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.
- Academic-year hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm, 7-9 pm. Sunday, 7-9 pm.
- Email reference@oberlin.edu.
- Online chat is available when librarians are at the Research Help Desk.
- Call the main library research help desk: (440) 775-5031.
Research Appointments
- Schedule an appointment with a research librarian or archivist (in-person or via Zoom for 30 minutes).
Online “How Do I?" Video Tutorials
- See our collection of short videos on using Search.Libraries and other common library topics.
