University of Oklahoma Law Library

02/06/2026

Law Library Leadership Update:

The University of Oklahoma College of Law is excited to announce Robert Linz, Associate Director of the Law Library, has been appointed Interim Director of the Law Library. Robert brings deep experience in law librarianship and a strong record of collaborative leadership. In this role, he will focus on strengthening and enhancing the services the Law Library provides to faculty, students, and the broader law community. His professional background and steady approach will support the library’s continued evolution and commitment to excellence.

In January 2026, Kenton Brice stepped down as Director of the Law Library to pursue a new opportunity with a growing legal technology organization. We are grateful for Kenton’s leadership, vision, and many contributions to the University of Oklahoma College of Law, including his role in directing and working with the College of Law’s Digital Initiative. Through this work, Kenton advanced innovation in legal education and practice. We are also pleased that Kenton will continue his connection to OU Law by teaching as adjunct faculty.

Please join us in thanking Kenton for his service and in supporting Robert as he steps into this important leadership role.

12/22/2025

📚 Winter Break Law Library Hours ❄️

The OU Law Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23 for Winter Break.

✨ 24/7 access for Law Students and Faculty will resume on January 5.
✨ Access for public patrons will also resume on January 5 at 9:00 AM.

We wish everyone a restful and safe break and look forward to welcoming you back in 2026!

11/24/2025

As we approach the end of the semester, we wanted to share a few team transitions:
Congratulations to Anna Dobbins on her transition to the Faculty Support Office. We’re grateful for her service and know she’ll continue to thrive in her new role.
We’d also like to thank Jacob Black for his many contributions to the OU Law Library as he returns to legal practice in Tulsa. His support of faculty and students left a meaningful mark, and we wish him well.
Please join us in wishing them both the best.

08/31/2025

Library Hours Have Changed

Our library is an important space for learning, research, and connection, and we’re making a few adjustments to our hours to better fit the changing needs of our patrons and our available staffing.

For the Public & Non-Law School University Patrons
Open Monday–Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Closed on weekends

For OU Law Students, Faculty & Staff
You will have 24/7 access to the library with your OU ID.
Circulation desk services will close at 5 PM on weekdays and will not be available on weekends.

In the near future we hope to complete the installation of a card access reader at the main entrance to make after-hours entry easy for our law school community.

Thank you for your patience and support as we adjust — our goal is to make sure the library remains a welcoming and accessible place for everyone we serve.

06/24/2025

If you’ve benefited from CALI’s interactive Lessons to enhance your legal education, you already know how CALI champions innovation in teaching and learning.
That spirit was evident at , where educators, librarians, and legal technologists converged to explore the future of legal education.
Sean Harrington, Director of Technology and Innovation at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, contributed virtually to two exciting sessions:
The Problem with Benchmarking (Recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVSQTabboqc&list=PLbHXrwmlOuqkXYC-L3jpCysRXMpsEbkQ8)
As part of the Law Librarian Benchmarking Group, Sean Harrington joined Deborah Ginsberg, Rebecca Fordon, Nick Hafen, and Jonathan Franklin to unpack the challenges of benchmarking AI research tools. The panel discussed strategies that have worked (and those that didn’t), shared insights from their collaborative project, and explored future directions for benchmarking in legal research.
Vibe Coding and Beyond (Recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1pA9dnzhis&list=PLbHXrwmlOuqkXYC-L3jpCysRXMpsEbkQ8)
Sean Harrington and Jonathan Franklin took a deep dive into agentic tools like Manus, Cursor, and Windsurf, exploring how “vibe coding” could reshape legal tech, lawyering, and librarianship.
Interested in viewing a recorded session?
The links provided above are to the recordings of sessions Sean Harrington participated in. CALI also makes recordings of other CALICon sessions available via the CALI YouTube Channel.

06/04/2025

The 22nd edition of the Bluebook is now available, and it includes changes proposed by one of our own OU Law librarians!

🔹 Historic First: The Bluebook now includes rules for citing the law of Tribal Nations.

Rule 22.2 (drafted by law librarians, including our own Darla Jackson, with a nod to tribal sovereignty) now guides us in citing tribal constitutions, ordinances, cases, and statutes in situations when Tribal Nations do not have an established citation format.

Rule 21.4 has been updated to include treaties with Tribal Nations.

Table 1.5 now lists all 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations!

🔹 New Rule 18.3: AI-Generated Content

The Bluebook now provides guidance for citing content generated by artificial intelligence tools.

With the knowledge our OU Law Library Team has in Indigenous Peoples Law and Innovation in Generative AI, we are poised to contribute to the refinement of these rules as proper citation continues to evolve.

05/21/2025

Exciting news from the University of Oklahoma College of Law! Our faculty members, Professor Tracy Hresko Pearl and Director of Technology Innovation Sean Harrington, recently contributed their expertise at the 11th Annual Governance of Emerging Technologies and Science (GETS) Conference, held May 19–20, 2025, at Arizona State University.

Professor Pearl, the William J. Alley Professor of Law, presented her research on "Cooperative Control: Autonomous Vehicles, Safety, and Soft Law Regulatory Regime," exploring the intersection of autonomous vehicle technology and regulatory frameworks.

Director Harrington shared insights from OU Law's innovative Digital Initiative, highlighting the integration of artificial intelligence in legal education, including the development of the AI QuizBot designed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

The GETS Conference serves as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the governance of rapidly evolving technologies. OU Law is proud to be at the forefront of these critical conversations, contributing to the shaping of policies and ethical frameworks in emerging tech.

Learn more about the conference and our faculty's involvement here: https://events.asucollegeoflaw.com/gets/

05/13/2025

🚨 New Workshop Alert! 🚨
OU Law is leading the way into the future of legal tech with our Artificial Intelligence Workshop!

🗓️ Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 A.M. – 5 P.M.
📍 Location: OU College of Law, Norman, OK

Join us for a full-day, hands-on program designed to equip legal professionals with real-world skills in generative AI. Learn from experts, explore cutting-edge tools, and gain practical experience that will transform your approach to the practice of law.

🎓 Attorney attendees will earn CLE credit. All attendees will earn a digital badge to showcase their proficiency in AI—a perfect addition to your professional credentials!

🔗 Scan the QR code to register. OU Law students can register using Courtyard.

05/09/2025

🚨 New on the In The Legal Interest, the OU Law and Donald Pray Law Library blog! 🚨

"Dialing In or Dialing Out? Navigating Telemedicine, Law, and Access to Buprenorphine" by Professor Stacey Tovino explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding telehealth and its critical role in treating opioid use disorder.

Learn how regulatory shifts are shaping access to life-saving medication and what it means for patients, providers, and policymakers alike.

📖 Read the full post: https://www.donaldpraylibrary.com/2025/05/dialing-in-or-dialing-out-navigating-telemedicine-law-and-access-to-buprenorphine/

In Dialing In or Dialing Out? The Relationship Between State Telemedicine Law and Access to Buprenorphine, Professor Stacey A. Tovino of the

05/04/2025

OU Law Librarian Darla Jackson Engages with Key Indian Law Communities

OU College of Law Librarian Darla Jackson recently participated in two major events focused on Indian law, reinforcing OU Law’s active engagement with Indigenous legal communities and national legal developments affecting Indian Country.

Jackson attended the Chickasaw Nation Bar Association’s Spring Seminar in Kingston, Oklahoma, where tribal legal professionals gathered to discuss important developments. The event served as a vital opportunity to engage with colleagues working to uphold tribal sovereignty and address legal challenges unique to Native nations in Oklahoma and the region.

She also traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the 50th Annual Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference, the nation’s foremost gathering on federal Indian law. This landmark year’s theme—“Tribal Nations’ Full Exercise of Inherent Sovereign Rights and Authorities and Removal of All Barriers Erected by the United States”—reflected the enduring and evolving pursuit of true tribal self-determination. The program featured critical discussions on jurisdictional boundaries, implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act, environmental and natural resources law, and the federal trust responsibility.

A highlight of the conference was the presentation of the Lawrence R. Baca Lifetime Achievement Award to Susan Work, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a proud alumna of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Although Work could not attend in person, her son accepted the award on her behalf, and attendees were moved by a recorded audio acceptance in which Work reflected on her lifelong dedication to tribal legal advocacy and service to Indian Country.

Darla Jackson’s attendance at these important events reflects OU Law’s deep commitment to supporting Native American law, tribal sovereignty, and the legal professionals who serve Indigenous communities.

05/03/2025

Dive into the latest post on In the Legal Interest, the blog of the Donald E. Pray Law Library at the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

In the Legal Interest - https://www.donaldpraylibrary.com/

Professor Emeritus Drew L. Kershen, alongside Allan Wenck, presents a foundational guide to intellectual property for plant scientists in their article, “Basic intellectual property for scientists: what is it, what to look for, and how to avoid pitfalls,” published in New Phytologist (2025).

This accessible piece sheds light on patents, freedom to operate (FTO), and common IP challenges in plant science. It's a must-read for researchers and legal professionals navigating the complexities of intellectual property in the scientific realm.

05/03/2025

🎓📚 Summer & Post-Grad Legal Research Access Update! 📚🌞

As summer kicks off and graduation caps are tossed, the OU Law Library wants to make sure you know what research tools and support are still available to you—whether you're returning, graduating, or officially joining our alumni family!

Returning Students:
✔️ Westlaw – Access continues this summer (but not for paid positions).
✔️ Lexis+ – Full access, even for paid legal work.
✔️ Bloomberg Law – Available all summer.
🔎 Reminder: Always check with your employer before using academic accounts!

Graduating Students:
🎓 Westlaw – Access for 18 months via Grad Elite (activate it!).

🎓 Lexis+ – Access for 6 months post-grad (no opt-in needed).
🎓 Bloomberg Law – Also available for 6 months after graduation.

Law Library Services – Still Here for You!
🧠 Our reference librarians are always ready to help—by email, chat, or phone.
🏛️ On campus? Use our full suite of subscription databases—or public Westlaw terminals near the Reference Desk.

Whether you're headed to the courtroom, internship, or just enjoying a well-earned break—OU Law Library has your back.

💬 Reach out anytime.
🌞 Have a great summer!