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Visitors: Welcome to McFarlin!

Visitor Information

McFarlin Library is a research library at a private university and is generally not open to the public. We do offer complimentary or fee-based access to some academic-associated individuals. Please see the entry below for more information.

  • All visitors must sign in at the Circulation Desk, even if you have circulation privileges. 
  • Visitors are welcome M-F 8am-5pm, provided the library is open. 
  • Starbucks housed inside McFarlin Library is open to the public, but only within the store itself.
  • Complimentary or fee-based applicants must have photo ID and be at least 18 years old to apply for access/circulation privileges at McFarlin Library.
  • For patrons under age 18, library access is limited to those who are currently enrolled and actively taking courses at The University of Tulsa.

For more information, please contact McFarlin Library at mcfarlinlibrary@utulsa.edu or call 918 631 2871.

Special Collections and University Archives

Special Collections and University Archives is open to the public to make use of their research materials by appointment only.

  • Special Collections and University Archives is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, except during holidays.
  • All patrons visiting Special Collections and University Archives must follow all Policies and Procedures for using materials in Special Collections and University Archives.

For more information on accessing Special Collections and University Archives, please see their website, email speccoll@utulsa.edu, or call 918 631 2496.

Complimentary Access and Library Associate Memberships

Individuals may apply for circulation privileges at McFarlin Library. Depending on status, circulation privileges may be complimentary or require a yearly fee. Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Please note that circulation privileges are limited to print books only, and do not include any of the following:

  • Media such as DVDs and CDs
  • Interlibrary Loan privileges
  • Access to library computers and printers
  • Access to electronic databases

Complimentary and Library Associate patrons may check out five books at one time, for a check out period of two weeks, with two renewals. 

  • Patrons will be charged either replacement costs + $25 processing fee or, if replacements costs cannot be determined, $100 + $25 processing fee for lost books.

Complimentary circulation privileges are available for spouses or partners of TU faculty, staff, and students, faculty at other Oklahoma universities, visiting scholars, and patrons involved in TU programs or initiatives.

Library Associates memberships are as follows:

Alumni, Retired TU Staff $100 per year
Non-TU university student $200 per year
Individual $250 per year

To apply for Complimentary or Library Associate access, please complete the McFarlin Circulation Privileges Request form.

For more information, please contact McFarlin Library at mcfarlinlibrary@utulsa.edu or call 918 631 2871.

Alumni Access

McFarlin Library offers alumni access to use the collections and online resources at McFarlin Library M-F from 8am-5pm, provided the library is open.

We ask all alumni to check in at the front desk and complete our alumni access form before arriving.

Access does not include circulation privileges, interlibrary loan privileges, or off campus access to online resources.