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Dissertations & 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 Dissertations
Search for online dissertations from select US and international universities.

OAIster Dissertations
Search 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.

 

The library will try to borrow dissertations or theses from other libraries. Place an Interlibrary Loan Book request. If the dissertation or thesis is unavailable to be borrowed, they 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.

For Mansfield University students interested in information on having your thesis bound, please read our Thesis Binding page.


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