When the Library is closed, or you prefer to work remotely, there are many ways the Oxford College Library can provide you with expert help and services. See also specific resources for the Woodruff Library. Always check the Oxford College Library website for the latest information about our hours and services.

Get Help Online

Last minute citation question? Want help with research? Need to reach us from off campus? Ask us! You can email, text or chat with us live during our posted open hours.

• Ask Us! Email, text or chat

​

Research Consultations

Oxford College Library staff are available for remote Research Consultations via phone, email or a video conferencing software (e.g. Zoom). Use The Booking Portal to set up an appointment, and a librarian will contact you.

• The Booking Portal

​

Library Instruction 

Faculty members that have upcoming library instruction sessions will be contacted by a librarian to discuss ways in which instruction can be offered remotely. If you would like to schedule remote library instruction, please contact your Personal Librarian or fill out the Library Instruction Request Form. The Remote Library Instruction guide outlines remote library instruction resources.

• Remote Library Instruction guide

​

Online Materials and Tools

The Emory Libraries offer a vast array of digital resources that are available remotely. A few examples are listed below.

• discoverE (catalog)
  Use the filters on the left hand side of the screen to focus on ebooks, streaming audio or video, and other online resources.
• Articles & Research Databases
  We have hundreds of databases that provide access to digital articles, video, and more!
• Documentaries and Films Online 

  Use the following for streaming services: Kanopy for a variety of films including documentaries and biographies.

  MetOpera and Naxos Video Library for access to opera, classical music, ballet, and concerts; Academic Video Online and Film Platform for national and international documentaries; Ambrose Video for BBC Shakespeare; and SWANK Digital Campus for Course Reserves. Contact Library Staff with any questions.

• Connect from Off Campus
  The vast majority of library resources can be accessed off campus by connecting to them through library webpages like Databases@Emory or eJournals@Emory using your Emory NetID and password. View the Connect from Off Campus webpage for more information.
• Oxford College Archives
  The library's digital archives are always available, and Oxford College Library staff will continue to provide limited remote archives and special collections services, including answering reference questions and fulfilling research requests. Please contact oxarchives@listserv.cc.emory.edu for assistance.

  Interlibrary Loan

We can electronically deliver journal articles from other libraries directly to you at no charge. But first be sure to check the Online Resources on the left side of this page. Many publications have become freely accessible during the Covid-19 crisis.

• Interlibrary loan and other related services

​

  Renew Books Online

You can also renew your books online–just log into Your Library Account. You will see your active loans displayed on the Loans section. Select the title you need to renew and click Renew selected. You can also renew all your active loans by selecting Renew All.

• Your Library Account
• FAQ: How do I renew a book?

​

Contact Us

Have other remote needs? New ideas for how we can help you off-campus? Send your comments to us.

Adapted from University of Washington Libraries' Remote Resources for UW Libraries Users. Under (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.