Find Articles & Books

It can be overwhelming to know where to start with searching through the many resources the Libraries provides access to. Here are the resources we have for finding books and articles. If you have any questions, please contact the Research Help Desk, a librarian, or the Circulation Desk. 

A screenshot of the Libraries' databases A-Z list

Find databases and e-reference materials by title, keyword, and subject  

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Librarian-created guides for detailed help on specific subjects, courses, and topics

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Find books, articles, journals, and other resources

The SHAREOK repository's homepage

Find open access research by Oklahoma scholars

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Discover free journals led by OU faculty members

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Access to materials digitized from our collections, including History of Science and Western History Collections

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Your guide to finding books!

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Floor maps and space descriptions for each floor of the Bizzell Memorial Library

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Begin your search for open educational resources in these collections of free and open textbooks