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Research Help @ OU Libraries

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 in the Loveridge Computer Lab. At the Research Help Desk, OU Libraries' student employees will assist you with your research questions, while also helping you become more comfortable and confident navigating the OU Libraries' website and databases.

Help @ the Branches

Visit the service desk in any of our branch libraries for assistance with your research, to check out an item, or any other questions you might have.

Help @ the Circulation Desk

Within Bizzell Memorial Library, you can find circulation desks at both the west and south entrances to the library. Here, employees are on hand during all hours of operation to process materials, answer questions, and connect you with services throughout University Libraries. The main circulation desk is also the primary contact point for departments like Billing and Interlibrary Loan, and where you can check out materials on short-term loan, ranging from textbooks to laptops to even bike locks!

Help @ the Computer Lab

The Loveridge Computer Lab is located on the main floor of Bizzell Memorial Library, next to the West entrance and across from the main Circulation Desk. A number of computers are available for OU students, staff, and faculty; additionally, visitors can request a guest log-in from the computer lab staff. A variety of software is available for all users. Multiple scanners and printers are also available in this lab.