Banned Books Week 2015

Defending the freedom to read is EVERYONE'S job!

The American Library Association promotes the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one's opinions even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular, and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those viewpoints to all who wish to read them. Check out the Banned Books Week display in Mudd Library, where you can get "caught" reading banned or challenged books!

Feel free to take a selfie in front of our display (or ask a friend to take a photo of you).  Share it on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, etc). Be sure to include #‎ocbannedbooks2015‬ in your post!

New Architectural Guide Featured

Architecture of Oberlin College, a new website that provides historical and current information on the College's structures and monuments from its founding in 1833 to the present day, was featured in Oberlin OnCampus on Sept. 25.  Referred to as the "ultimate guide to Oberlin’s architectural history," the electronic exhibit includes an alphabetical index of all buildings and monuments.  Each item includes details about the structure, the year it was built, the architects and contractors, a brief history, and location.

Faculty Book Talk by Michael Parkin - Thursday, Sept 24th @4:30

Join the Friends of the Library for a talk by Michael Parkin, Associate Professor of Politics, about his recent book:   Talk Show Campaigns: Presidential Candidates on Daytime and Late Night Television 

Thursday, September 24, 4:30 p.m., Moffett Auditorium, Mudd 050

Proceed and be Bold! - film viewing Wed Sept 16 at 3p

Letterpress activist Amos Kennedy will discuss his work after a screening of   Proceed and Be Bold! , a film about Kennedy by Laura Zinger.

 Join us at 3pm in Wednesday, September 16th in Classroom #1 in the Art Building

Main Library carrel sign-up starts September 5

Sometimes you want to party in Mudd....sometimes you want to study. If it's studying that's on your mind, consider signing up for a study carrel, starting Saturday, September 5. 

Just bring your OCID to the circulation desk in the Main Library and get yourself settled.

All the carrels are numbered, so please scope out the ones you like in advance and make a note of the numbers. If someone got to your favorite first, you may have to accept a alternate. See details here.