Circulation Desk

Information

You can find circulation desks at the west and south entrances of the Bizzell Memorial Library. Employees are available there during all hours of operation to process materials, answer questions, and connect you with services throughout OU Libraries. The main circulation desk serves as the primary contact point for departments such as Billing and Interlibrary Loan. It is also where you can check out items on short-term loan, including textbooks, laptops, and even bike locks!

Resources and Services Available

Contact point for fines and fees questions
Hold Shelf and contact point for Interlibrary Loan and Sooner Xpress
Processing desk for borrowing privileges permits and proxy authorization
Assistance contacting other departments and specialists
24-hour hold service
Item return receipts and other forms
Location and contact point for Reserves
Resources for submitting feedback
Technology lending

Featured Spaces

Main Circulation Desk

The main circulation desk at Bizzell Memorial Library is located at the west entrance next to the clock tower. This desk provides regular circulation services as well as assistance with issues related to Interlibrary Loan & Sooner Xpress, Reserves, Billing, and Security. All short-term loan items on reserve and items waiting for pickup can be found here. A list of devices on reserve is available on the OU Libraries Technology Lending page. You may call the main desk at (405) 325-3341.

South Entrance Circulation Desk

A secondary circulation desk welcomes visitors entering from the south side of the building, the historic main entrance to Bizzell Memorial Library. This desk provides easy access to basic checkout and circulation services, and student employees here have a variety of resources available to help you find what you're looking for, whether it’s a book in the Stacks or a building across campus.