Research at OU libraries

This page connects you to the resources and services we offer around research help.

A consultation between two people in a room on the 5th floor of Bizzell

A list of our subject and service area experts. Contact us for a consultation or any scholarly or research assistance you need!

Two meeting rooms side-by-side. One features two people standing and talking with one another. In the other room is a student working on their laptop at a table.

Our research information specialists are available for open office hours and consultations on research processes and tools. 

Bizzell Memorial Library low angle shot outside the west entrance showing the red brick facade.

The Research Help Desk is where you can get research assistance from University Libraries' Peer Research Mentors and Graduate Research Assistants. The Research Help Desk is located in Bizzell Memorial Library on the main floor at the Circulation Desk. 

Screenshot of the Libraries LibGuides landing page showing guides by subject

Librarian-created guides for detailed help on specific subjects, courses, and topics. Most guides also link to the contact info for the subject librarian that created them in case you have questions. 

The LL2 Consultation Space. Two rooms are featured on either side of the hallway. In the righthand room, two people are meeting around a table.

The mission of DSDS is to provide a supportive environment where researchers can connect, share knowledge, and collaborate on innovative projects that leverage digital technologies and data-driven methods. 

OISC team photo featuring team members from left to right: Nicholas Wojcik, Vivian Carrell, Morgan Briles, Seth Bryant and Brittley Hardisty

OISC provides advocacy, information, programs, and services designed to increase information access.

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The University of Oklahoma Libraries’ Special Research Collections advances innovative scholarship, transformative learning and the preservation of invaluable cultural heritage. The division serves researchers and community members by providing access to a variety of primary and secondary source materials, many of which are unique to the University of Oklahoma

Classroom with multiple round tables and display screens on the walls. An instructor at a central podium is providing instruction to a class of students.

OU Libraries offers workshops targeted to researchers of all levels (students, postdocs, faculty, and staff) to increase understanding of research and data better practices. Workshops focus on a broadly targeted mix of concepts and tools.