Welcome to the Oxford Digital Reference Shelf
The Oxford Digital Reference Shelf is an exciting new initiative offering libraries the opportunity to purchase electronic editions of an expanding range of Oxford's award-winning scholarly reference titles in the Arts, Literature and Language, History and Culture, Science, Social Sciences, and Law.
See the full Digital Reference Shelf Title List
Now available!
NEW! The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome
www.oxford-greecerome.com
The clearest and most accessible guide to the world of classical antiquity ever produced, this reference work is a comprehensive overview of the major cultures of the classical Mediterranean world ... Read more ...
NEW! The Oxford Companion to the Book
www.oxford-bookcompanion.com
The Oxford Companion to the Book is a unique work of reference, covering the book, broadly conceived, throughout the world from ancient to modern times ... Read more ...
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“Highly recommended to all libraries.” — Cheryl LaGuardia, Library Journal “Content rich and user friendly... Highly recommended.” — Choice “Oxford has created thoughtful, content-rich, easy-to-use online products in this Reference Shelf – it's a ten.” — Library Journal |
Not just access. Ownership.
The Oxford Digital Reference Shelf is an exciting new initiative offering libraries the opportunity to purchase electronic editions of an expanding range of Oxford's award-winning scholarly reference titles.
Each Oxford DRS title can be accessed as a stand-alone resource with its own URL, and each site offers a range of search and browse options. All titles are also fully cross-searchable with titles in the Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection. This means that Premium Collection subscribers can access the Oxford DRS titles they purchase from within the highly acclaimed Oxford Reference Online interface – as well as independently. What's more, hosting of Oxford Digital Reference Shelf titles is free for Premium Collection subscribers!
Unlimited user and remote access 24/7 – for ever!
Purchasing Oxford DRS titles means that you are entitled to make the content available to your users in perpetuity. There is no restriction on the number of users that can use the titles simultaneously. Users can access the titles remotely as well as in the library, 24/7.
OpenURL compliant
As with Oxford Reference Online, bibliographic references in each Oxford DRS title are OpenURL compliant. This enables users to search for cited books and journal articles in your library catalogue and to locate the appropriate copy with speed and ease.
A range of hosting options
- Hosting is FREE for Premium Collection subscribers.
- For libraries that do not subscribe to the Premium Collection, hosting is available from OUP for an annual fee.
- Libraries can also choose to self-host Oxford DRS titles, and we will deliver an XML file.
Package pricing available
- Discounts are available if three or more titles are purchased together.
- You can also save money by purchasing the print and online editions together.
Library services
- Marc 21 records are available free of charge to enable your users to move with speed and ease to Oxford DRS titles direct from your library catalogue.
- Online usage reports are available 24/7.
- Excellent customer and technical support is also available.
