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Graduate Student Success Hub

A McFarlin Library guide for Graduate Students.

Welcome to Your Graduate Research & Learning Guide!

Things to know about us!

What you should know about McFarlin Library

  • It's easy to get help! McFarlin Library is an essential service to all TU students, faculty and staff. Use our Personalized Research Assistance for in-person or online assistance with creating a great research topic, locating relevant and appropriate sources, and using library databases.
  • Not sure what words to use to describe what you need in the library? This glossary might help.
  • Most university libraries are not very quiet! However, McFarlin has 2 Reading Rooms on the plaza level with strict rules about noise. There are also study carrels located throughout the stacks on the main level that do not need to be reserved.
  • Would you rather study alone? McFarlin has 2 private study rooms that can be checked out by students at the circulation desk on the plaza level.
  • Working in a study group or on a group assignment? We have a 3rd floor student study that can be used by smalls groups. There are also tables and whiteboards on the browsing floor of the main level that are open to group work as well.
  • Need coffee or a treat while you’re working in the library? There is a full-sized Starbucks on the plaza level of the library.
  • Curious about the items you can check out that aren’t books? Library has DVDs, hammocks, and dry erase markers that can checked out by students.
  • Wondering when you can use the library spaces? Please checkout our library hours. 

Current Library Hours

McFarlin Library Hours

Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Non-TU visitor hours*:

  • Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Meet Your Graduate Studies Librarian!

  

Book Here for Personalized Research Assistance!

Hi!  My name is Beth Kieffer and I am the new Graduate Studies Librarian at McFarlin Library.  I love libraries and all that they can do to help people grow.  Mostly I love to learn new things.  I've been an official librarian for 15 years but I have worked in libraries for over 20 years.  My academic background is in languages and International studies.  I have a Bachelor of Arts degrees in Russian Language and International Area Studies of Russia and Eastern Europe from the University of Oklahoma.  From there I went on to receive my Master's of Arts in Russian and East European Studies from the University of Kansas and then back to OU for my Master's of Library and Information Studies.  I truly enjoying researching and especially teaching patrons how to make the scholarly process of researching, writing, and publishing less intimidating.  I look forward to helping and supporting you in your academic endeavors!