Museum Studies

This guide will help you find resources in Museum Studies. Click on the tabs to the left for more details. Also see the library's tutorials and the PACS guide.

Log in to the OU Library's website with your OU Net ID (4x4) to access library databases and services.

Citation Management Tools

• Zotero - free citation management tool. See this handout (PDF) and this research guide.
• ZoteroBib has a free citation generator; no account or software needed.

Citation Manuals

• ​The Chicago Manual of Style is the only style manual completely online. (Link to 16th edition. Link to 17th edition)
• The OU Writing Center has examples from various style guides.
• Williams College has an in-depth guide to APA style as does the Excelsior Online Writing Lab.

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.