Oklahoma Department of Libraries Online

A new website ordered up by Governor Brad Henry will allow Oklahomans to track the use of federal stimulus money provided to the state under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. If you want to know where the money is going, visit the Oklahoma Recovery and Reinvestment Web Site today!

Spring Librarianship Courses Still Available

ODL announces it's Spring 2009 lineup of classes for the Institute in Public Librarianship. Download and review a copy today!

Grants Available to Protect Archival Collections

To help organizations address threats to historical documents, photographs, recordings, and other materials, the Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, sponsored by the Department of Libraries, is now accepting applications for its “Threats to Your Collection” funding opportunity. Grants range from $500 to $10,000. Deadline to apply is April 1. Funding is made available through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Download a grant application in either Adobe PDF format or Rich Text Format (word processor compatible).

Latest and Greatest Public Library Data Now Online

ODL has just released fiscal year 2008 annual reporting data from Oklahoma's public libraries. Detailed information on the finances, services and collections of all the systems, branches and independent libraries is now available to the public. Visit our public library reports area to find out more.

State Employees: Get an ODL Library Card Online!

If you are a state employee or elected official then you are eligible for an ODL library card. A library card will gain you access to all Oklahoma Department of Library collections, as well as interlibrary loan. You can check out a variety of materials including books, DVDs and VHS. You can apply at any Oklahoma Department of Libraries location or apply online here

Confederate Pension Records Index

ODL's Archives Division has revised and redesigned its index to the Confederate pension records held by ODL and the Oklahoma Historical Society. Download a copy of this index used by genealogists and researchers the world over (Adobe PDF, 164 pages, 5.2mb).