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Master library skills at your own pace with our recorded sessions

Monday, 19 May, 2025 - 13:38

Our training programme offers both live online sessions and recorded versions to support your learning.

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Explore the OU's heritage this Charter Day 2025

Thursday, 17 April, 2025 - 14:37

Explore the OU Digital Archive to access online archive items and learn about the OU’s fascinating history.

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Develop your Digital Information Literacy skills

Friday, 7 February, 2025 - 12:00

Our new badged course helps you develop essential Digital Information Literacy skills for level 1 of an undergraduate degree.

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New Library collection for LGBT+ History Month 2025

Friday, 7 February, 2025 - 11:07

We've added a new collection to our LGBTQ+ resource list featuring titles relevant to historical figures selected by LGBT+ History Month for 2025.

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How did the OU Library work for you last year? 2023/24

Thursday, 2 January, 2025 - 09:00

Explore the value of engaging with the Library from our latest insight work.

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Library services over the Christmas period 2024/25

Thursday, 19 December, 2024 - 09:22

Information about building closure and ongoing online services.

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Open Access book fund publishing milestone

Monday, 11 November, 2024 - 09:50

The first book funded from the institutional Open Access book fund has been published.

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Accessing resources from academic libraries

Thursday, 3 October, 2024 - 16:50

Joining the SCONUL Access scheme allows you to borrow books from and study at your local university library for free!

Library building closed, PGR induction unaffected

Monday, 30 September, 2024 - 08:21

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Referencing 'how-to' video series

Wednesday, 4 September, 2024 - 08:40

We've created a new short video series featuring bite-sized information on how to reference correctly and avoid plagiarism.

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What the library can do for you!

Monday, 12 August, 2024 - 14:46

Discover the wide range of Library resources, services and expertise available to the whole OU community.

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University Archive to host Heritage Open Day events 2024

Monday, 12 August, 2024 - 13:06

The University Archive is holding events this year as part of Heritage Open Days - including campus tours and archive material displays.

Microsoft outage disruption

Friday, 19 July, 2024 - 14:52

EZProxy service is now working

Tuesday, 11 June, 2024 - 09:46

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Resources downtime - Thursday 6th June 2024

Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 - 14:25

Access to Library subscribed resources Thursday 6th June, 6am to 8am

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SensusAccess online conversion service

Monday, 20 May, 2024 - 17:29

The OU provides access to SensusAccess, which enables print disabled students to convert material into a more accessible format.

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Access a wealth of resources from UK academic libraries

Monday, 13 May, 2024 - 11:46

Eligible OU students and employees can borrow books from participating university libraries or visit them to study.

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Explore the OU's heritage this Charter Day

Thursday, 11 April, 2024 - 10:46

The OU is celebrating its 55th birthday this month! Discover our fascinating history over at the OU Digital Archive.

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Learning about autism with library resources

Monday, 8 April, 2024 - 14:24

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, we've created a list of resources which explore the experiences of autistic people and their families.

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National Student Survey 2024 – share your views

Monday, 25 March, 2024 - 15:45

If you've received an email inviting you to respond to this year’s National Student Survey, make sure you have your say!

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Building notice - heating issue

Tuesday, 12 March, 2024 - 12:53

There is a heating issue in the Library building at Walton Hall. The building continues to be open normal hours.

Ebook Central resources unavailable

Tuesday, 5 March, 2024 - 10:01

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Exploring Generative AI online training session – 19 February

Thursday, 8 February, 2024 - 12:29

New online training session exploring Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, with guidance on the use of such tools in your studies.

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Foundations Programme – reflections and upcoming activities

Thursday, 11 January, 2024 - 11:36

Reflections from colleagues in the Foundations Programme team, highlighting the benefits they are seeing.

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Explore new Disability History and Autism Awareness Library resources

Thursday, 4 January, 2024 - 09:06

We've added a wealth of new book titles to our Exploring Equality and Diversity resource lists.

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How did the OU Library work for you last year? 2022/23

Wednesday, 3 January, 2024 - 13:36

Explore the value of engaging with the Library from our latest insight work.

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Library services over the Christmas period 2023/24

Thursday, 21 December, 2023 - 08:00

Information about building closure and ongoing online services.

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Research approval advice drop-in sessions

Monday, 6 November, 2023 - 14:37

Research Approval Advice drop-in sessions are now available for those seeking advice relating to securing approvals for their research.

Open University Library notifications

Thursday, 2 November, 2023 - 16:52

Some library notifications have been sent in error. No action is needed for books that have already been returned.

Open University Library notifications

Thursday, 2 November, 2023 - 10:46

Some library notifications have been sent in error. No action is needed for books that have already been returned.