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Discover Our Collections
ODL offers a wide range of collections and services to help Oklahomans find, research, and connect with information. Browse archives, publications, and government records chronicling more than a century of Oklahoma’s state government with the Oklahoma State Digital Archives. Consult the State Archives, Law & Legislative Reference, and U.S. Government Information for your research needs. Our searchable catalog supports state employees in accessing ODL books and materials. Interlibrary Loan gives Oklahomans access to millions of titles worldwide—requested through and picked up at their local library.
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Explore our Digital Resources
ODL offers a range of digital tools to help Oklahomans learn, research, and build new skills. Discover online training, digital-skills courses, and career certificates through Grow with Google. Find live tutoring, test prep, job-search assistance, and veteran support with Brainfuse’s HelpNow, JobNow, and VetNow. Dive into millions of reliable articles, journals, and reference materials with EBSCO and Explora. Navigate skilled-trade and workforce pathways with Blue Career. Plus, browse curated Oklahoma resources that highlight government, tribal history, and heritage.
Find Your Local Public Library
Discover the wealth of resources and services available at your local public library! Libraries are more than just books—they’re vibrant hubs for learning, creativity, and connection. Whether you need help with research, want to borrow the latest bestseller, seek to expand your career or explore new hobbies, your public library is where to go. Start your journey today by finding your public library and unlocking endless possibilities!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Oklahoma State Archives provides access to historical government records, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and other primary sources documenting Oklahoma’s history. Researchers are encouraged to begin by reviewing online finding aids and digital collections to identify relevant materials.
In-person research is available at the State Archives, where staff can assist with locating collections, understanding access guidelines, and handling materials properly. All research materials require advance notice. Please contact the State Archives at least two weeks before your visit so that requested materials can be retrieved prior to your arrival. Research may be conducted during regular business hours, excluding state holidays.
Email: archives@libraries.ok.gov.
Many items from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries’ archives are available online through the Oklahoma State Digital Archives. These digital collections include historic postcards, photographs, publications, and government records dating back to Oklahoma’s territorial days.
Materials in the Oklahoma State Digital Archives are freely available online and do not require a library card. Visit the Oklahoma State Digital Archives at digitalprairie.ok.gov to explore available collections.
The Oklahoma State Digital Archives contains digitized Oklahoma state government records created by state agencies, boards, commissions, and elected officials. These collections document Oklahoma’s history from territorial days to the present.
Digital collections include government publications and records, historic photographs and postcards, legal and legislative materials, and special topic collections. Examples include Territorial Records, Oklahoma Governors, Oklahoma Register, Oklahoma Postcards, Women’s Suffrage, Tulsa Race Massacre, Confederate Pension Records, the Ada Lois Sipuel Case Files, and more.
All materials in the Oklahoma State Digital Archives are freely available online and do not require a library card.
Library cards from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries are available to current Oklahoma state government employees and state elected officials.
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries serves as the library for Oklahoma state government. However, many ODL materials may still be available to the public through Interlibrary Loan. Individuals can request ODL materials through their local public library, which will coordinate the loan on their behalf.
If you are not a state employee or state elected official, you can access books, digital resources, and services through one of Oklahoma’s 200+ public libraries and 8 public library systems.
To find your local public library, visit oklahoma.gov/libraries/find.
If you are a state agency employee or elected official and have an Oklahoma Department of Libraries card, please email StateLibrary@libraries.ok.gov or call (405) 522-3505 to inquire about your account.
ODL library cards expire annually. If your card has expired or your information needs to be updated, please complete the Library Card Application form so we can update your records. If you have questions while completing the form, you may email StateLibrary@libraries.ok.gov.
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries serves state employees and elected officials only. If you have a library card with a public library or library system—including one of Oklahoma’s 200+ public libraries and 8 public library systems—please contact your local library directly, as each manages its own accounts. To locate your public library or library system, visit oklahoma.gov/libraries/find.
You do not need an Oklahoma Department of Libraries library card to use ODL’s digital resources.
All resources are linked through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries website. However, some services—such as Brainfuse and EBSCO—are provided in partnership with public libraries. When accessing these resources, we recommend using your local public library’s website, where you may be asked to sign in with your public library card.
Information and a list of available resources are available on the Digital Resources page, including online courses and career certificate programs, tutoring and homework help, research databases, and other statewide digital tools.
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