Using the Library

All 24 Tulsa City-County Library locations offer public computer access.

Using Library Computers

Customers are only allowed to use their own card, issued in their name, to access the computers and abide by the session times associated with one card. Customers may not lend their card, sell their time, or otherwise transfer their daily Internet time/usage privileges to any other user.

• In order to use library Internet computers, a customer must have a valid Tulsa City-County Library card.
• Courtesy/visitor cards are available under certain circumstances. Please ask at the service desk.
• Customers must agree to the terms in the Internet Usage Policy (see Policies & Governance)

Printing

• You may print from all public access computers.
• Black & white prints are 10 cents per page.
• Color prints are available for 25 cents per page.
• See above for wireless printing information

What Is Available On The Computers?

Software is available to use in the following categories in addition to all library online resources:

• Accessories
• Games
• Graphic Design & Photography
• Internet & Websites
• Microsoft Office
• Music & Video Making
• Presentation & Visualization
• Programming

All Tulsa City-County Library locations offer wireless Internet access.

Wireless Access Policies:

• All Tulsa City-County Library locations offer wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) to users who have mobile devices that are 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac compatible).
• The service is free and available inside the library facility during hours the library is open and within range of the wireless reception outside the building from 9am to 9pm.
• Other than keeping the service up and running, the library cannot offer any technical support for user hardware or connection settings. The library cannot guarantee that your device will be able to connect to our wireless service.
• Using the library's wireless internet access for any illegal activity, including violating copyright or other rights of third parties, or in a manner inconsistent with the library's system or its proper operation is in violation of the law and library policy and will result in loss of access.
• The library's wireless access is not a secure network. Cautious and informed users should not transmit any personal information - like credit card numbers, passwords or other sensitive data - while using this service. In addition, the library recommends that users have up-to-date virus and spam protection on their devices. The library is not responsible for any compromised information or hardware/software damage due to security issues.
• Users will need to operate on battery power as library outlets are not available for use with this service except in designated areas at some library locations. Rearranging of library furniture to access an available outlet is not permitted.
• This wireless access is available in as much of a building as possible, but users may encounter "dead" spots where wireless reception is unavailable or limited.
• When using sound, customers are expected to use headphones so as not to disturb other customers.
• Any restriction or monitoring of a minor's access to the library's wireless network is the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian.
• Tulsa City-County Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for compromise of device configurations, security or data files resulting from connection to the library's wireless access.
• TCCL's "Internet Usage and Safety Policy" is incorporated into this policy and is applicable to Wi-Fi users at the library.

How do I print when I'm connected to the library's Wi-Fi?

Print virtually any document or web page from your Internet-connected device to one of our library printers. You can even send jobs from home! Black & White printing is $.10 per page and Color Printing is $.25 per page.

To Print Wirelessly from a Personal Device

1. Visit our print site
2. In the box labeled “Printer” select either BW (Black and White) Printing, or Color Printing
3. Enter a username or your library card number in the box labeled ‘User Info’
4. In the box labeled Select Document, click the Browse button to browse your device for
   • If you are printing a web page, enter the page URL in the field
5. Make sure page orientation, number of copies, and pages selected are what is desired, then click the forward button
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6. Click on the green printer button to approve the print job
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7. Go to a print release station at any library and enter your card number or username
8. Select the print jobs you wish to print, or select ‘Print All Jobs’
9. Pick up your print outs from the printer

The library provides public computers and Internet access as a resource for education and information.  We use filtering software to prevent access that might be offensive to patrons.  If you believe a site has been blocked in error or would like a site to be blocked, please fill out this form.  A committee appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Tulsa City-County Library will review your request and make changes if necessary.

Go to Citizen's Request for Change in Internet Access

Interlibrary Loan (or ILL) is a service through which a large number of libraries from different cities and states can share their materials with each other. Tulsa City-County Library is part of an ILL lending group including over 200 libraries in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

If an item you’re looking for is not available in the TCCL catalog, try ILL. From your search results page, click on the link in the top right corner saying ‘Try your search in OCLC ILL.’ This will automatically begin the search for your item in WorldCat, the ILL catalog.

You can also access WorldCat directly here: https://tulsacitycounty.on.worldcat.org/discovery

Find your item in WorldCat via ILL?  You can request it following these three quick steps:

1. Click the blue ‘Request item through Interlibrary Loan’ button.
2. Enter your last name and library card to log into your ILL account.
3. Choose your local branch for pickup at the bottom of the loan form and submit request.

You have now placed a request on the ILL item. You can track the status of your request between the lending library and TCCL in your WorldCat account. ILL requests will only be visible in your Bibliocommons account on the TCCL website from the time the item is received in Resource Sharing until you return it to your library.

Note: ILL requests may be filled or canceled, depending on the availability of the item. The ILL catalog includes materials owned by libraries across the U.S. and in other countries. Many of those libraries are outside our regional lending area, and their materials may not be obtainable for loan.

Learn more here

FAQ about ILL

Place an ILL Request

Interlibrary Loan How to Videos