Alumni and Retiree Privileges Policy
University of Oklahoma alumni and retirees can obtain an OU ID card, which grants access to OU Libraries’ onsite resources and checkout privileges. Alumni and retirees are subject to the same library fines and fees as students. This policy provides guidelines for using your OU alumni and retiree privileges at OU Libraries.
Get Your OU ID Card for Library Access
OU Alumni
If you are a University of Oklahoma alumnus, you can purchase an Alumni Association Membership card for a variable annual membership fee at the OU Alumni Association Office. Your alumni card is valid for one year unless you purchase a lifetime membership.
OU Retirees
If you are a University of Oklahoma retiree, you can get an OU retiree ID card. Learn how to get your official OU retiree ID card.
Checkout Materials
OU Alumni
OU Alumni can check out books and other items by presenting their alumni card along with a photo ID at the main Circulation Desk in Bizzell Memorial Library or any branch library.
OU Retirees
OU retirees can check out books and other items using their OU retiree card.
Electronic Resources Access
The following applies to both OU alumni and OU retirees:
OU Libraries’ databases and other electronic materials are licensed for active Norman campus users. To comply with these licensing agreements, we do not provide access to off-campus OU alumni or OU retirees. This means that you cannot log in to the OU Libraries' website without an active 4x4 ID. However, you may request a temporary guest ID to use these databases at computers located in Bizzell Memorial Library or any of the branch library locations.
Computer Labs & Technology Lending Access
The following applies to both OU alumni and OU retirees:
If you do not have an active 4x4 ID, you can request a temporary guest ID to access the computers in Bizzell Memorial Library's Loveridge Computer Lab or any of the branch libraries. If you have an active 4x4 ID, you can log into the Libraries' computers.