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OU Libraries is accepting applications for our Alternative Textbook Grant program for the 12th year, supporting instructors who use open educational resources and other no-cost course materials to reduce textbook costs for students.
Application Deadline: March 22, 2026
Love Data Week is an international celebration of data, taking place every year during the week of Valentine’s Day. This year’s Love Data Week theme is “Where’s the Data?” – a way to get people thinking about data’s journey from collection through storage and preservation. Join us for our 2026 workshops!
Dates: Feb. 9 - Feb. 13, 2026
The updated site, which will remain at libraries.ou.edu, will offer a modern look, simplified navigation, and improved organization so users can more easily find the resources and services they need.
Explore The Libraries
Through our exhibitions program we work to enlighten and enrich all University Libraries visitors through the presentations of collections materials.
Check out the various rooms and spaces available throughout the Libraries. Whether you need a quiet and reservable study room
The University of Oklahoma Libraries’ Special Research Collections advances innovative scholarship, transformative learning and the preservation of invaluable cultural heritage
Databases
Databases are a great place to start online research. A database is a huge collection of resources that have been grouped together to serve a need. For example, Academic Search Complete is a great place to begin general research, particularly for 1000-2000 level courses. Other databases are more specific, such as PubMed which offers resources on medicine and related topics.
The contents of a database vary depending on the topic. They might include journals, newspapers, art collections, or other materials. To find databases that best fit your research question, check the research guide for your field, ask a librarian, or search the database listings.
Research Guides
The library has so many resources available - how do you know which one you need?
A great place to begin is a Research Guide. Research guides offer a tailored list of the most appropriate library resources so you can get started with your research right away. Most guides offer resources meant to help with a particular subject or class, but there are also more general help guides. Browse guides by subject, course, special topics, and author.
Use our Find an Expert page if you have subject-specific questions.