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.
Library News
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.
How partner library access can impact student success
Wednesday, 1 November, 2023 - 16:39
We've recently completed research looking into membership of the SCONUL Access scheme and the impact it has on student success.
How to acknowledge generative AI (such as ChatGPT) in assignments
Monday, 30 October, 2023 - 12:46
Learn more about how to reference and acknowledge the use of generative AI tools like Chat GPT in your assignments.
Library Search and Library resources are unavailable - Wednesday 25 October
Wednesday, 25 October, 2023 - 16:17
Westlaw and Google Chrome
Friday, 13 October, 2023 - 16:59
Westlaw and Google Chrome
Friday, 13 October, 2023 - 16:18
Hip Hop 50 years exhibition in the Library building
Monday, 9 October, 2023 - 11:49
Visit the exhibition displaying artefacts from the local Milton Keynes hip hop scene.
Explore new Black History Library resources
Tuesday, 3 October, 2023 - 08:10
We've added a wealth of new book titles to our Black History resource list, covering topics related to this year’s Black History Month theme – Celebrating Our Sisters.
New and improved Library training session videos
Tuesday, 15 August, 2023 - 13:48
We've been working hard to improve our Library training session videos - helping you to build research skills and confidence.
On Campus Power Outage - Helpdesk Phones Unavailable
Tuesday, 15 August, 2023 - 11:37
Library Study Volunteer roles now open
Thursday, 10 August, 2023 - 16:50
Develop your research and digital literacy skills - and make a difference to students - as a Library Study Volunteer.
University Archive to host Heritage Open Day events on campus
Monday, 24 July, 2023 - 10:42
The University Archive is holding events this year as part of Heritage Open Days - including campus tours and archive material displays.
Need help depositing your research data to ORO?
Monday, 3 July, 2023 - 09:16
The Library Research Support team have recently put together new guidance designed to help research students with the research and scholarship process.
Celebrate Pride 2023 with Library Resources
Tuesday, 20 June, 2023 - 15:15
To celebrate Pride Month, the Library has added a wealth of new book titles to its LGBTQ+ resource list.
Librarians receive fellowship recognition
Monday, 5 June, 2023 - 12:11
Two of our Learning and Teaching Librarians have been successful in their fellowship submissions to Applaud.
Campus artwork displayed in Milton Keynes Gallery
Monday, 5 June, 2023 - 12:01
The University Archive Team has been working with MK Gallery to arrange a temporary loan of three of our artworks for a new exhibition.
Library website Outages
Thursday, 18 May, 2023 - 09:58
The Library website is experiencing significant outages, we are currently working on the situation.
Diverse voices online training session 24 May 2023
Tuesday, 16 May, 2023 - 10:22
The next 'Diverse voices, alternative sources' online training session is being held on Wednesday 24 May at 19:30.
Cheryl Coveney retires after 17 years at the OU Library
Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 - 11:42
Senior Library Manager Cheryl Coveney has retired after working at the OU Library for 17 years.
NEW Digital Archive exhibition: Philosophy in the Open
Wednesday, 3 May, 2023 - 15:17
A film archive of some of the 20th Century’s finest minds in philosophy has been made available through the OU Digital Archive.
NEW Library Resource: World Scientific eBook Collection
Tuesday, 11 April, 2023 - 08:58
We now have access to additional content on the World Scientific eBook Collection.
OU Library recognised for learning analytics
Friday, 31 March, 2023 - 12:26
The Association of College and Research Libraries has identified the OU Library as one of its leading libraries for learning analytics.
Issues accessing referencing guidance on Cite Them Right 23 March 2023
Thursday, 23 March, 2023 - 09:09
We are aware that there is currently an issue with the Cite Them Right database.
Issues accessing referencing guidance on Cite Them Right
Wednesday, 22 March, 2023 - 10:44
NEW Library Resource: Emerging Markets Case Studies collection
Friday, 10 March, 2023 - 08:49
We now have perpetual access to the Emerging Markets Case Studies collection.
Access to Britannica Image Quest and Encyclopaedia Britannica not working
Thursday, 9 March, 2023 - 14:07
NEW Digital Archive Exhibition: 50 Years of the OU Students Association
Wednesday, 1 March, 2023 - 13:18
Announcing the launch of a new digital exhibition showcasing the last 50 years of OUSA’s history.
NEW Library Resource: IGI ebook collection
Friday, 10 February, 2023 - 14:55
We now have unlimited access and full text searching capabilities to the IGI ebook collection
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