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.
Credo Reference
Quick reference encyclopedias and dictionaries: art, biographies, business, geography, grammar, history, legal, medical, music, psychology, quotes, religion and science.
EbscoHost
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.
Explora
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.
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.
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.
Infobase Learning Cloud
Provides on-demand computer training needed to develop technology skills. Learn to use Microsoft, Apple, Adobe and Google software like Prezi, PowerPoint 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.
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.
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.