The Oberlin Group, a consortium of prestigious liberal arts college libraries, is proud to announce the addition of five new members: Hendrix College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Hollins University, Muhlenberg College, and University of Richmond. These esteemed institutions join a community dedicated to enhancing the quality of library services, fostering collaboration, and promoting the values of liberal arts education.
Kristen Eshleman, Oberlin Group President for 2023-24 said, “We are thrilled to welcome the diverse perspectives and unique legacies of academic excellence that these 5 institutions bring to the Oberlin Group. Growing our consortium strengthens our collective capacity to address new challenges and advance the role of our libraries in transformative liberal arts education. We look forward to working with our newest partners in this wonderful community.”
The Oberlin Group now consists of eighty-eight member institutions, all of which are committed to sharing resources, ideas, and best practices to enrich the academic experiences of students and faculty. The addition of these new members reflects the Group’s ongoing mission to expand its reach and impact across the liberal arts community.