Library Services & Resources
See the University Libraries' Services page for a list of all services available to students, faculty. and staff, and the Services for Distance Education Students page for services available for distance ed students.
Be sure to log in to the OU Library's website with your OU Net ID (4x4) to access library resources and services.
- AskUsGet help from the University Libraries' Graduate Research Assistants.
- Guides to Library ResourcesLibrarian-curated guides to research on specific subjects, topics, or university courses.
- Interlibrary Loan and Sooner XpressLearn about the services offered through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Sooner Xpress.
- Research ConsultationsGet assistance via email or video consult from one the librarians whose subject expertise most closely matches your research topic.
Lean Library
Lean Library
What is Lean Library?
A browser extension for access and assistance. You will spend less time figuring out if you have access to information and more time researching!
How Lean Library Works?
When you access an article on a journal’s website or through a Google Search, the Lean Library extension recognizes OU Libraries’ e-resources then provides you with a GET ACCESS button that will authenticate your OU credentials for full text access.
How to get Lean Library?
Open the download link and add the extension to your browser. Select University of Oklahoma from the dropdown menu and click on Save.
- Lean Library Info Handout
This handout repeats the information about what Lean Library is, how it works, and how to get it. You can use this handout to share about Lean Library with your friends and colleagues! - Lean Library Firefox Browser Extension Video
This video will help you add the Lean Library browser extension to Firefox.
