Finals week at OU Libraries means longer hours, quiet study spaces, and plenty of caffeine-powered determination.
Pre-finals week is here, and we’re ready to help you finish strong. 📚💪

ALT Graphic from University of Oklahoma Libraries showing finals week library hours over a photo of a quiet study space with wooden tables, chairs, and tall bookshelves. Text reads: “Finals Week Library Hours.” May 4–7: Open 24 hours. May 8: 12 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 9: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 10: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. May 11–14: 7:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. May 15: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What is the Alternative Textbook Grant? 📚
Learn more about the program in its 12th year that's saved @uofoklahoma students over $5 million in course-material costs: guides.ou.edu/atg
The Alternative Textbook Grant from OU Libraries helps instructors lower costs with free course materials and awards up to $2,500 (or $5,000 with Dodge Family College of Arts & Sciences funding)!
✨ Attend an upcoming virtual info session to learn more. Apply by March 22.
⚠️ Heads up, Sooners. ⚠️
Bizzell Memorial Library is closing at 5 p.m. today, October 24, to address a maintenance issue. We will be back to normal business hours tomorrow, October 25.
Curious about the impact of your scholarly works?
Quick tip:
- Book a consultation with a member of the OISC team (link.ou.edu/3D190lc)
Want to make your research more accessible?
Quick tips:
- Visit the OU Libraries' Open Access guide for tips on sharing your work
- Do a 2-minute activity on the Digital Passport (link.ou.edu/3R7PgQ6)
- Register for an Increase Your Impact workshop (link.ou.edu/3RprXkU)
Calm mornings in the Great Reading Room 📚
We hope you have a great summer vacation!
📷 Dr. JoAnn Palmeri
Explore Faculty Resources for Open Access
Quick Tips:
- Visit Open Access Publishing Discounts for OU Authors (link.ou.edu/439MrUm)
- Visit Publishing Services at OU (link.ou.edu/43nay32)
NEWS: The University of Oklahoma Libraries has awarded 21 Alternative Textbook Grants to 16 faculty members. The grants are expected to save students nearly $200,000 in textbook costs over a single semester.
🔗 link.ou.edu/4lVOnbw
Increase Your Research Visibility!
Quick tips:
- Register for an ORCID ID to enhance your research impact
- Registering for an Increase Your Impact workshop
🔗 Increase Your Impact Workshop: link.ou.edu/3RprXkU









