College Planning
Are you thinking about going to college? Whether the decision has already been made or is still years away, it’s important to make a plan.
College Entrance Exams
Research the requirements of the colleges you’re interested in to learn about admission deadlines and which tests to take.
Financial Aid
Apply for Oklahoma’s Promise – Allows 8th – 10th grade students from families with an income of $50,000 or less to earn a college tuition scholarship. Students must also meet academic and conduct requirements in high school.
Helpful Articles
Learning Express – Prepare for your college admission test with practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP classes and more from Learning Express!
Career Planning
Determine your interests, skills, and work values and use them to find career options that are right for you.
Learning Express –Learn more about careers & practice for career exams in health (nursing, dental, pharmacy & veterinary), law enforcement, military (ASVAB), CDL and more from Learning Express!
Occupational Outlook Handbook- Explore Careers with the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Writing & Research Resources
Whether you’re a first-time college student, returning college student, non-traditional college student, or in secondary technical school or vocational training, these resources can help you in your studies.
Don’t have a library card yet? Get your library card using online registration!
Use the resource links below with your library card for valuable research and homework assistance.
Bibliography of Indigenous Peoples in North America
Bibliography of Indigenous Peoples in North America (BIPNA) is a bibliographic database covering all aspects of Indigenous culture, history, and life in North America.
Credo Reference
Quick reference encyclopedias and dictionaries: art, biographies, business, geography, grammar, history, legal, medical, music, psychology, quotes, religion and science.
eBook Collection
Search, browse, and read the complete text of thousands of ebooks.
EbscoHost
Search the entire EBSCO collection of full text scholarly magazines and journals, covering nearly every area of academic study including: technology, education, engineering, physics, chemistry, language, arts and literature, psychology, religion and more.
ERIC database
ERIC is an online library of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.
Espanol Bases de datos
Bases de datos – Si desea buscar en una sola base de datos, haga clic en el nombre que aparece abajo. Para buscar en más de una base de datos a la vez, marque las casillas correspondientes y haga clic en Continuar.
Explora Elementary
Search full-text articles for a wide range of subjects including art and music, literature, geography, history, world cultures, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health and sports geared toward elementary school grades.
Explora High School
Search full-text articles for a wide range of subjects including art and music, literature, geography, history, world cultures, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health and sports geared toward high school grades.
Explora Middle School
Search full-text articles for a wide range of subjects including art and music, literature, geography, history, world cultures, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health and sports geared toward middle school grades.
Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia
The Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia has over 25,000 easy-to-read encyclopedia articles for children covering an array of topics.
GreenFILE
GreenFILE is a free research database covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more
HistoryGeo.com
Covers 21 states and over 9 million records, including original landowners, antique maps and atlases. This resource can only be accessed in the library.
Legal Reference Collection
A collection of respected, scholarly peer-reviewed publications including law journals, documents, and case studies. Legal Collection offers full text for more than 300 of the world’s best law journals.
MEDLINE
The Premier Index for Biomedical Literature. MEDLINE contains journal citations and abstracts for biomedical literature from around the world.
Nonfiction – Elementary
Designed for elementary school students and contains comprehensive abstracts and searchable full text for popular nonfiction books. The database includes full-text entries on core subject areas, including careers, health, technology, science, history, civics and more.
Nonfiction – High School
Designed for high school students and contains comprehensive abstracts and searchable full text for popular nonfiction books. The database includes full-text entries on core subject areas, including careers, health, technology, science, history, civics and more.
Nonfiction – Middle School
Designed for middle school students and contains comprehensive abstracts and searchable full text for popular nonfiction books. The database includes full-text entries on core subject areas, including careers, health, technology, science, history, civics and more.
Oklahoma Digital Prairie
More than 100 years of history, including documents, photographs, newspapers, reports, pamphlets, posters, maps, high school yearbooks up to the 90s, and audio/visual content.
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
Rich collection of classic and contemporary poems and short stories, critical analyses, biographies, and audio recordings. Click here to learn more about the Poetry & Short Story Reference Center.
Proquest History Vault
Digitized letters, papers, photographs, scrapbooks, diaries and more primary sources. At home? Log in here with your library card number.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political and economic conditions of the United States.
Teacher Reference Center
A complimentary research database for teachers, Teacher Reference Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals.
World Book Online
Timelines, science and biography articles, science fair projects and Spanish language section for early learners through high schoolers, games and activities that are age-appealing and more.
WorldCat
Connect to the collections of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide. See what books from around the nation you can have sent to your library with our Interlibrary Loan Program!
Career Resources
Brainfuse JobNow
Brainfuse JobNow offers help with resume templates, including live resume experts, live interview coaching, unemployment enrollment assistance, and career assessments.
Brainfuse VetNow
Brainfuse VetNow offers live help to navigate VA benefits and resources, live job coaching, resume assistance, tutoring, and much more.
DigitalLearn
If you are new to computers or just need a bit of a refresher, DigitalLearn has the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
Explora Teacher Resources
Resources for educators include lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards, and valuable sites and other resources for teachers.
Grow With Google
Free training, tools, and resources to help you grow your skills, career, or business. Small businesses, job seekers, students, veterans and military families can access tools and learn new skills.
Health Source: Nursing
Full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more.
Learning Express
Provides tutorials, and ebooks to help students (K-12) improve basic skills in math, reading, writing and science. Also, there are practice tests to help prepare for taking the GED, SAT, ACT and more.
Legal Information Reference Center
Contains full-text legal reference books from Nolo, and thousands of legal forms, including business, family affairs, divorce, immigration, property, rights and disputes, and estate planning.
Oklahoma Career Guide
An easy online tool available for all Oklahomans to explore and guide their future—you can take assessments, identify occupations, establish education plans and, ultimately, connect to employers.
OLT – OnLine Taxes
Free state and federal tax preparation and filing assistance for qualified individuals. The web site is an authorized IRS e-file partner, secured by Verisign®, and certified by the Better Business Bureau’s OnLine Privacy Program®.
Professional Development
Search articles on professional development topics for educators, businesses, health care providers and more.
School Resources
Centralized resources include Explora, History Reference Center, Literary Reference Center, Poetry & Short Story Reference Center, Points of View Reference Center, and Science Reference Center. Tutorials included for Curriculum Builder: LMS, site tools, and more.
Small Business Reference Center
Magazines and reference books on all aspects of managing a business, including creating business plans, full text to many top consumer small business reference books, and tools to address many small business topics.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political and economic conditions of the United States.
Teacher Reference Center
A complimentary research database for teachers, Teacher Reference Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for more than 230 peer-reviewed journals.
Universal Class
Universal Class brings libraries lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). Find it in the Libby app or go to libbyapp.com to view it in your computer browser.
Library Services
PUBLIC COMPUTERS
Computers with Internet access are available at each of the branch libraries. Library card holders are allowed 2 one-hour sessions each day. Children under 18 may be allowed Internet access with the approval of a parent or guardian. Visitors may request a Guest Pass at the service desk. Guests are permitted one pass per day.
FREE WIFI
We offer free wireless Internet access at all 15 branches.
COPY, FAX, SCAN, AND PRINT
Our branches offer a number of business services for a small fee. You can copy, fax, scan, or print emails, documents, photos, boarding passes, web pages, and more at EOLS. Work directly from a library computer or use your smartphone, tablet, home computer, or laptop to send a mobile print request.
- Black and white prints are 15¢ per page
- Color prints are $1 per page
- Payment is by cash or credit/debit card [$5 or more]
- Fax – Local, 800, Long-distance: $1.00 | International: $10.00 plus $1 per page | Receiving: $1.00
NOTARY
Notary services are offered at most branches. Cost is $2.00 per stamp. Contact your local library to determine availability.
TEST PROCTORING
Free proctoring services for individuals are offered at most branches. Contact your local library to determine availability.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) connects patrons with libraries nationwide to borrow books and materials that EOLS does not own. Request and receive ILL materials at your local library.