Public Policy

In this guide, you will find resources for public policy research. Click the tabs to the left for more information.

If you need assistance, see contact information to the right for Laurie Scrivener, librarian for history and political science, David Rankin, librarian for social work, or Jeffrey Wilhite, librarian for government documents.

Citation Management Tools

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

Citation Manuals

• APSA Style Manual
• ​The Chicago Manual of Style
• The OU Writing Center has examples from various style guides.
• There are print copies of style guides in the Learning Lab for use while in Bizzell. 

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.