Access
The Law Library is open to the public. When you arrive, use the phone at the building doors to contact the Circulation Desk and ask the attendant to admit you.
Donald E. Pray Law Library
Library Services for Public
Oklahoma's Law Library
The Donald E. Pray Law Library is open to members of the public. Visitors may use the print collections, Westlaw and other online databases available on public workstations, and reference services. Law librarians can help patrons locate and use legal information, but they cannot provide legal advice.
Preparing for Your Visit
Before coming to the Law Library, check current visitor hours and access information so you know when the building is open and when reference assistance is available.
Borrowing Policy
The Law Library serves both the University community and the citizens of Oklahoma. Registration at the Circulation Desk is required before checking out materials.
OU faculty, students, and staff use their registered University ID card. Members of the public who are at least 18 years old must present an Oklahoma driver's license showing a current address and photograph. A military ID is also accepted.
An ID card is held while reserve materials are being used.
Public Workstations
Two public workstations provide on-site access to Westlaw and more than 100 databases for legal research and related information needs.
Photocopying & Scanning
Photocopiers with scanning and email functions are available near the Reference Desk on the main floor.
Research & Reference
Public patrons are welcome to use Law Library collections, research tools, and reference assistance to locate legal information and begin a research project.
Reference
Law librarians can help locate materials by citation, identify useful sources, explain how to use research tools, and help patrons get started with legal research. They cannot interpret the law or provide legal advice.
Research Resources
The Law Library provides research guides and a list of legal databases and online sources. Many subscription databases must be used on campus, while other resources are freely available on the Internet.
Government Documents
The Law Library participates in the Federal Depository Library Program and provides free access to selected U.S. Government documents and publications. Many federal materials are also available online from the U.S. Government Publishing Office and GovInfo.
Research assistance, not legal advice
Law Library staff can help you find and use legal information. They cannot interpret the law, recommend a legal course of action, or provide legal advice.