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Finding information for your assignment

Easy access to Library content

The Library Access browser extension makes it easier to access Library-subscribed resources as you do your searching across the web. 

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 09:49

Understanding databases

Databases are collections of online resources such as journal articles, books, images and music. They allow you to search across many sources at the same time.

Fri, 01/06/2018 - 11:36

Smarter searching with library databases

Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.

Fri, 01/09/2017 - 15:55

Using Library Search for your assignment

Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.

Thu, 31/08/2017 - 16:58

Can you believe it?

Part of the Student Hub Live Freshers’ Fair, this session will explore how the Library can help you access trusted content, and provide tools to evaluate the information you find online.

Thu, 26/01/2017 - 12:25

Finding resources for your assignment

A quick guide to finding information for your assignment, including planning a search, evaluating resources and managing information.

Thu, 25/06/2015 - 15:45

Training and skills

Live online training sessions and self-guided skills development activities are available to help you learn to make the most of online information resources.

Fri, 31/10/2014 - 15:50

The importance of being digital

'The importance of being digital' was a live question and answer session (broadcast online) about the skills and approaches that can help you use digital and online tools and technologies during your studies, at work or in your personal life.

Thu, 12/06/2014 - 16:31

Get to grips with the online library

Are you new to the OU or still getting to grips with the online library? Find out how you can learn more.

Wed, 14/05/2014 - 16:18

Explore Social Sciences

A short video will introduce you to some of the Social Sciences resources available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:34

Explore Science

A short video will introduce students to some of the Science resources available via the Library

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:33

Explore Psychology

A short video will introduce you to some of the Psychology resources available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:31

Explore Mathematics and Statistics

A short video will introduce you to some of the Mathematics and Statistics resources available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:30

Explore Languages

A short video will introduce you to some of the Modern Languages resources available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:27

Explore Health and Social Care

A short video will introduce you to some of the Health and Social Care resources available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:26

Explore Environment, Development and International Studies

A short video will introduce you to some of the Environment, Development and International Studies resources available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:24

Explore Design, Engineering and Technology

A short video will introduce you to some of the Engineering, Technology and Design resources available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:22

Explore Education

A short video will introduce you to some of the Education resources available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:21

Explore Computing and IT

A short video will introduce you to some of the Computing and IT resources available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:19

Explore Childhood and Youth

A short video will introduce you to some of the OU Library Resources on Childhood and Youth available to you.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:18