Public Libraries
Public Libraries can be an invaluable source of professional and scholarly information. Many public libraries offer online and onsite access to databases such as Academic Search Premier, MEDLINE, and Professional Development Collection. In addition, your public library can likely obtain books and articles for you by interlibrary loan. Use free or library-provided databases to find citations for the materials that you need. Also, keep in mind that many public universities will allow access to their databases for onsite use by campus visitors.
Public Libraries
Oklahoma Public Libraries
- Metropolitan Library SystemThis is the public library system for Oklahoma County.
- Oklahoma Department of Libraries DatabasesA list of resources available to school and public libraries in Oklahoma, provided via state-wide contract from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. Note that you will need to access these materials through your public library.
- Pioneer Library SystemThe Pioneer Library System serves communities in Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie Counties. In addition to other databases, this library system offers access to JSTOR.
- Tulsa City-County Library SystemThis is the public library system for Tulsa County.
Public Libraries Locators
- Oklahoma Department of Libraries Public Library LocatorUse this site to search for additional public libraries within the state of Oklahoma. A complete list is also available via a link found on this page.
- Public Libraries LocatorUse this site to help you find public libraries outside of Oklahoma.
- WorldCat Library LocatorWorldCat’s Library Locator will find local libraries nearest your location when you type in a library name or part of a name, zip/postal code, state or province.
- Libraries.org: International Directory of LibrariesLibraries.org is a directory of libraries around the world.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan Tutorial Video
Learn about Interlibrary Loan and when you should use it for your research.
Interlibrary Loan Tutorial Handout l Interlibrary Loan Tutorial Script
Interlibrary Loan at Public Libraries
- Metropolitan Library System Interlibrary LoanThis page has important information for interlibrary loan first time users.
- Pioneer Library System Interlibrary LoanThis page lists important interlibrary loan information for Pioneer Library System patrons.
- Tulsa City-County Library System Interlibrary LoanThis page lists how to borrow items from outside the Tulsa City-County Library System.