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McFarlin Library

The University of Tulsa's McFarlin Library

For nearly a century, McFarlin Library has stood proudly at the heart of The University of Tulsa campus, symbolizing the core of UTulsa’s academic and cultural life. As the university’s intellectual hub, McFarlin Library supports the academic, research, and personal growth of our diverse university community. It offers access to comprehensive collections and cutting-edge technologies, fostering an environment that encourages inquiry, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic role, McFarlin Library is also the center of the campus experience. From the annual homecoming bonfire on Dietler Commons and picnics on the patio, to late nights in the reading rooms and study groups in the cafe, McFarlin memories stand as a testament to the shared experiences and milestones of six generations of UTulsa students.

1M+ Print Titles

549 Databases

153,000 Special Collections Volumes

5M+ Manuscript Pages

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Support McFarlin Library

We invite the UTulsa community to support McFarlin Library. Your contributions help us continue to provide exceptional resources and services, ensuring that future generations of students can create their own cherished memories and achieve academic excellence. By giving back, you help preserve the legacy of McFarlin Library as a beacon of knowledge and growth for the entire university community.

In addition to financial and physical material gifts, as we approach McFarlin Library’s centennial celebration we ask members of the UTulsa family to share your special library memories and photographs for our archive. Just as McFarlin is part of your life story, we invite you to become part of McFarlin’s.

Dean of Libraries

Photograph of Jill Krefft
Jill Krefft, R.M. and Ida McFarlin Dean of Libraries

Jill Krefft is the R.M. and Ida McFarlin Dean of Libraries at The University of Tulsa, where she brings a deep commitment to advancing research, access, and community engagement through innovative library services. With a background in digital archives, scholarly communication, data literacy, and library systems, she has led initiatives that support student success and preserve unique collections.

Education

  • MLIS, St. John’s University
  • B.A. History, University of Auckland

Research interests and areas of expertise

Dean’s Priorities

As McFarlin Library approaches its centennial in 2029, we celebrate a century of achievement while boldly envisioning the next 100 years of innovation, impact and service to our community. A gift to McFarlin Library offers the greatest flexibility to meet emerging needs and make meaningful, immediate investments. Dean Krefft’s priorities for the library include:

  1. Enhanced services
    Research consultations, instructional sessions and access to specialized tools are essential to student success and faculty productivity. Your support helps ensure these remain strong, responsive and widely available.
  2. Resource accessibility
    The library plays an important role in providing access to top level resources that support research excellence. Providing access to the most up to date scholarly resources empowers UTulsa’s faculty and students to engage deeply with their disciplines, complete assignments and conduct original research.
  3. Modernized library spaces
    The library is experiencing a physical transformation to align with innovative service models. Spaces will be reconfigured to facilitate collaborative learning, provide dedicated areas for specialized services and integrate modern technologies to support research and information dissemination.

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McFarlin Memories

McFarlin Library in the snow
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Two students studying outside McFarlin Library
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Graduates in caps and gowns celebrating
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McFarlin Library at night with crowd
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Students at McFarlin Library
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McFarlin Library patrons check out books
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McFarlin Library decorated for holidays
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Women outside McFarlin Library
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Five people in uniforms and white suit
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Two women looking up in library stacks
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McFarlin Library interior with globe
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McFarlin Library building with trees
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University students eating outdoors on steps
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McFarlin Library in snow
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McFarlin Library Lego model
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McFarlin Library building exterior
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Students and dog on McFarlin Library steps
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Two women pose in front of illuminated "TULSA" sign
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Woman in hat studying at McFarlin Library
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McFarlin Library lecture hall with audience
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Student reading a book outside McFarlin Library
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Full moon over McFarlin Library at night
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McFarlin Library study area with students
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Couple in snow at McFarlin Library
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Students examine a large book in library
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Historic city illustrations in an open book
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Student studying in McFarlin Library
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McFarlin Library tower against blue sky
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McFarlin Library stone facade detail
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McFarlin Library, Southern Methodist University
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McFarlin Library courtyard with modern glass atrium
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McFarlin Library aerial view at dusk
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Students play giant Jenga at McFarlin Library
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Four students wave at the camera
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People celebrating with colorful powder
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Woman in blue shirt in library
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View of city skyline through library window
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Two people relaxing in hammocks outdoors
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Bonfire and fireworks at McFarlin Library
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McFarlin Library building with tree
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Group poses in front of McFarlin Library
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Woman laughing outdoors at table
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Three students in front of McFarlin Library
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Two students taking a selfie at McFarlin Library
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Bronze sculpture of a man reading a book
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Students gather on McFarlin Library lawn
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Students on couch at McFarlin Library
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