Our Academic Commons is where the services and resources that feed intellectual life at Oxy come together.
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Library & Academic Commons
Library Services & Resources
Search Library Holdings
Catalog (OASys)
Search Oxy holdings including books, sound, video, databases, electronic resources, Special Collections and more.
Oxy WorldCat
Search for both books and articles of libraries worldwide alongside Oxy holdings.
Link+
Search the collections of Oxy and partnering libraries. Physical resources (e.g. books and DVDs) may be checked out to Oxy affiliates through a quick request process.
Browse Content Databases
Database Quick Search
Looking for articles? Execute a simple search in up to five major databases of published, reliable resources.
All Databases
Want to find the best database(s) for your specific topic? We have nearly 300 databases searchable by name or subject.
Journal List
A list of all electronic journals available to Occidental College.
Get Research Help
Research Guides by Subject
Online guides covering 42 different subjects to help you with your class assignment or research project. Each guide contains recommended texts, articles and databases.
Research Tips
An overview of basic concepts in conducting research using library resources.
Research Appointments
Meet one-on-one with one of our experts and get help with using our resources for class assignments and research projects.
Contact the Library
Academic Commons
Mary Norton Clapp Library
1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
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