Online Dissertations and Theses
Dissertations and theses are the book-length papers which are the final step in most Masters and Doctoral programs. Many library databases include information about dissertations, but they can be difficult to borrow from other libraries. There are some dissertations and theses are available online. Try searching these websites for online dissertations:
- Networked Digital Library of Theses and DissertationsSearch for online dissertations from select US and international universities.
- OAIster DissertationsSearch OAIster for online dissertations and theses from all over the world. Enter your topic and either dissertation or thesis. You may get some false hits, so be sure to read the item information.
Locating Dissertations & Theses
Most dissertations are only available at the institution where the author received his or her degree. You can use WorldCat to search for dissertations at over 10,000 libraries around the world. Just use the limits on the left of the screen to limit to "Thesis/Dissertation". You can request the dissertation on Interlibrary Loan directly from WorldCat.
The library will try to borrow dissertations or theses from other libraries if you place an Interlibrary Loan Book request. If the dissertation or thesis is unavailable to be borrowed, it can usually be purchased. Contact the Interlibrary Loan office for information about purchasing the dissertation or thesis. The minimum cost to purchase a dissertation or thesis is $28, but it will be yours to keep.
Search for and request dissertations and theses in:
- WorldCat: Other Libraries Search for dissertations at over 10,000 libraries around the world. Just use the "Advanced Search" feature and change the "Content" to "Thesis/Dissertation".
Music Dissertations
If you are looking for a dissertation for a music topic, below are some additional places to search. You can find more information about research music topics on the Music Research Guide.
- RILM Use RILM to find both doctoral and non-doctoral dissertations. Use the Advanced Search to limit the Document Type to "All Dissertations".
- Music Index Music Index is best used when searching for music education dissertations. Dissertation citations are taken from Dissertation Abstracts International. To search for only dissertations, use the “Expert” search and select “dissertation” next to “Document Type”.
- Doctoral Dissertations in MusicologyThis is a source for citations to dissertations in musicology.
Thesis Binding
Getting your thesis bound:
When a student has completed his/her thesis, he/she should bring three signed copies to the library (to Pam Achey, pachey@mansfield.edu, Room 107) to have them bound. One copy is for the library, one for the department, and one for the student. The library will pay for binding the library copy. The student pays to have the departmental copy and their own copy bound. The cost is $18.50 each, or $37.00 for the two. Checks should be made out to Mansfield University. The library sends shipments to the bindery every other month, so it may take 2 months to get the bound theses back.
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