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Need a Quiet Moment? Reserve the Library's Lactation & Meditation Room
Our dedicated lactation and meditation room offers a comfortable, secure environment with recliner seating, a workspace, white noise machine, and select meditation/prayer supplies.
OU students, faculty, and staff can reserve online by clicking here: Book the Lactation & Meditation Room.
Community visitors may reserve at the Library Front Desk or by calling (918) 660-3220.
Independence Day Holiday Hours
The library will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and will be closed all day on Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th. We will be open for regular hours of 1:00 - 6:00 pm on Sunday, July 5th.
Juneteenth Holiday Hours
The library will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2026, and will be closed all day on Friday, June 19, 2026. We will be open for regular hours of 1:00 - 6:00 pm over the weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend Hours
The library will be open regular hours over the weekend and closed all day on Monday, May 25, 2026. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:00 am.
Ethical Use of AI in Academic Writing (Student Wellness Series)
Curious about how to use AI tools without crossing academic integrity lines? Register to attend this interactive session at Schusterman Library on March 4th at 12-12:30 pm for a practical, student-centered look at the ethical use of AI in academic writing, including what’s allowed, what’s risky, and how to use AI as a support and not a shortcut.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026: Library Building Is Closed
The Schusterman Library building will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. For questions or assistance, email us at outulsalibrary@ouhsc.edu.
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026: Library Building Is Closed
The Schusterman Library building will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the winter weather. For questions or assistance, email us at outulsalibrary@ouhsc.edu.
January 23rd-25th: Winter Weather Closings
Schusterman Library will close along with the OU-Tulsa campus at noon on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. The library and campus will be closed on Saturday, January 24th, and Sunday, January 25th.
Scholar Squad: The History of Research Ethics
Join us online for a look at the historical foundations of research ethics and the pressing issues that are impacting research today. We'll discuss how events throughout the history of research with human subjects have shaped our current ethical rules and compliance standards and cover new and emerging issues in human research ethics.
When: Tuesday, February 3, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Where: Zoom
January 2026 Intersession Hours
Dec. 20th - Jan. 18th: The library will be open Monday-Friday 8 am - 6 pm & Saturday-Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm.
Jan. 9th: The library will be closed.