| Total Items That May Be Checked Out at Once | Loan Period for Books | Loan Period for Bound Periodicals | Loan Period for VHS Tapes, DVDs, & BluRays | Application Process for a Library Card | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni Association Members | 30 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | Pay annual fee to Alumni Association, get a free library card. Fee varies by number of years since graduation. |
| President's Associates | 30 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | Annual contribution to OU through President's Associates Program. Amount varies; minimum $500/year. |
| Courtesy Borrower | 30 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | Apply through the permit page or at the Main Circulation Desk in Bizzell; will need proof of address and photo ID. |
| Faculty | 150 | 1 year, 1 year renewal | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | You will automatically be added to the system when you are added to the OU payroll. |
| Geology Courtesy Borrowers | 150 | 60 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | Apply at the Youngblood (Geology) branch library only. |
| Graduate & Honor Students | 150 | 60 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | You will be automatically added to the system when you enroll at OU. |
| GWLA Share | 30 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | Apply at Main Circulation Desk in Bizzell Library; we must confirm your good standing at home institution. |
| High School Students (in a pre-approved program) | 30 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | The HS instructor must contact the OU Instruction Librarian in advance for information about the approval process. |
| OCLC | 30 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | Apply at Main Circulation Desk at Bizzell library; must obtain OCLC card from home institution first for OCLC program. |
| Oklahoma Geological Survey Staff | 150 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | You will automatically be added to the system when you are added to the OU Payroll. |
| OK-SHARE | 30 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | Apply at Main Circulation Desk in Bizzell library; we must confirm your good standing at home institution. |
| OU-Affiliates Companies based on campus | 150 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | Must contact Circulation Services Manager for approval; will need to show research ID and letter from employer. |
| Retired OU Faculty & Staff | 150 | 1 year, 1 year renewal | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | You will receive an OU retiree card that can be used to check out books and other services at OU Libraries. |
| Staff | 150 | 60 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | You will be automatically added to the system when you are added to the OU Payroll. |
| Undergraduate Students | 150 | 60 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals | You will be automatically added to the system when you enroll at OU. |
| Visiting Scholars or Researchers | 30 | 30 days, 5 renewals | 60 days, 2 renewals | 7 days, no renewals |
Any eligible professional scholar may apply through the online form for approval. Eligible Users:
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