MLNC in cooperation with Oxford University Press (OUP), are pleased to offer member libraries the opportunity to subscribe to the online version of several Oxford products, including Oxford Digital Reference Shelf.

The Oxford Digital Reference Shelf were created from Oxford's award-winning print scholarly references. These e-reference resources are fully searchable with remote access available anytime, anywhere. Buy any number of titles to fit your library's collection needs and deliver Oxford's authoritative reference content to your users' desktops and laptops.

Special features:

• Each stand-alone e-reference is fully searchable, with a range of search options
• Unlimited and remote access allow for increased usage of your reference collection
• No need for special hardware or an online reader
• Bibliographic references in each title are OpenURL compliant to allow for searching of your library's OPAC
• Continuously growing selection of titles to be offered
• Standard usage reports allow you to track title activity
• Increase usage of the print edition by increased awareness of title

Free trials for OUP databases are available.

Pricing/Ordering

Access

Access
A subscription confirmation will be sent to your institution after your order is processed, and will include instructions for accessing Oxford Digital Reference Desk. Each title has its own URL. If you are an Oxford Reference Online Premium subscriber, the title will also appear in the Subjects and Books section.

Remote Access
Remote access to OUP databases is allowed. Contact Customer Service at the phone number or e-mail address listed below for more information.

IP Address Updates
Send IP address updates to Customer Service at the phone number or e-mail address listed below.

OpenURL v0.1 Compliant Information
Oxford Reference Online is now OpenURL v0.1 compliant. This means that users at institutions with OpenURL resolvers will be able to check whether a book or journal cited in Oxford Reference Online is referenced in the library’s holdings. To set this facility up, please go to Subscriber Services.

Support

Asia Gross, Electronic Resources Librarian, MLNC
800-969-6562, x814
314-918-7727 (fax)
asia@mlnc.org

Services available from Oxford Subscriber Services using your administrative user name and password: 

• View your usage statistics and create custom reports by product and time period.
• Download MARC21 files for the complete collection, and for each update.
• Download an up-to-date title/ISBN listing.
• Download an up-to-date list of subject and title URLs.
• View and change account details.