Welcome to OU Libraries
At the University of Oklahoma Libraries, we are more than just a repository of books; we are a dynamic center for learning, research, and innovation. Whether you're a new undergraduate, an experienced researcher, or a lifelong learner, OU Libraries is for you.
“We are here to support your academic journey and intellectual pursuits. University Libraries is the intellectual and cultural crossroads of the University. It serves as a central hub for information discovery, research, learner collaboration and scholarship across campus and beyond.
With eight special collections, three branch libraries and three satellite locations, and the historic main Bizzell Memorial Library, the Libraries’ focus is on faculty- and student-focused with cutting edge, specialized services.
We invite you to explore our spaces, engage with our resources, and let us be a part of your success story.”
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Annual Workshops
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Databases Provided
Our Spaces and Resources
Bizzell Memorial Library
The historic heart of our library system, features the iconic Great Reading Room, as well as state-of-the-art collaborative spaces, such as the Learning Lab and the Helmerich Collaborative Learning Center to brainstorm and bring your ideas to life.
Special Collections & Archives
Home to eight unique collections (link), offering rich resources for deep research and discovery.
Branch and Satellite Libraries
Located across campus, each with specialized resources and services to meet your needs.
Collaborative Partnerships
Programs such as Interlibrary Loan and SHAREOK services connect our students and researchers to resources anywhere.
Services Tailored for You
From serene study areas to state-of-the-art collaboration spaces, find the perfect environment for your academic work.
Access a comprehensive catalog, extensive databases, and interlibrary loan services. Our subject area liaisons are here to assist with your research needs.
We offer physical books, journals, global database access, and technology tools to support your projects from start to finish.
Participate in workshops on data resources, emerging technologies, and more, led by our expert staff.
Our Mission
We are a catalyst and a destination elevating our community’s ability to imagine, explore, discover, and create knowledge that changes lives.
Strategic Priorities
Enhance Research & Innovation
Leverage and advance the University Libraries to position the university as a top-tier research institution.
Promote Student Success
Contribute to student success and information fluency by leveraging library expertise and partnerships.
Increase Accessibility and Affordability
Build and develop a robust offering of information resources and tools enabling affordability and accessibility.
A Place for All
Embody OU’s diverse community of stakeholders by establishing the UL as an inclusive place for the exchange of ideas, learning, and discovery.
Preserve and Promote Collections
Strategically enhance, preserve, and promote our distinctive research collections and archives in the service of scholarly and creative activity.
Guiding Principles
University Libraries serves, connects, and empowers the University communities in their discovery, creation, and sharing of knowledge.
- We build, deliver, and sustain services, expertise, and scholarly information that reflects the broad research and learning needs of our diverse and evolving communities.
- We facilitate the work of research and learning communities as an accessible, welcoming, and productive virtual and physical place.
- We lead initiatives and collaborations expanding our impact on the research and learning objectives of the communities we serve.
- We innovate and adapt in concert with stakeholder engagement and changes in the information environment.
Connect with Us
Reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We look forward to supporting your journey at the University of Oklahoma.