Finding information on your subject

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

Who we are and what we do

Library Services supports the teaching, learning and research of the University by ensuring that all staff and students have access to world-class resources.

Tue, 27/01/2015 - 10:03

The importance of being digital - live broadcast

On Friday 27 June we will be running a live question and answer session that will be 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. Why not take this opportunity to submit your questions to us and we'll answer them during the live broadcast?

Thu, 12/06/2014 - 14:28

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 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 Education

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

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 15:21

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

Explore Business and Management

A short video will introduce you to our Selected resources for your study pages.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 14:46

Explore Curated Resources

These resources have been selected in support of the OU's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). You will find books, articles, journals and more to learn about these topics.

Tue, 20/03/2012 - 11:48

What is the online library?

Bob discovers the vast range of resources available through the online library, as well as some introductory guides and tutorials that will help him use them.

Tue, 20/09/2011 - 11:58

Library services for retired staff

The OU Library has negotiated access to the resources below for retired staff, including abstracts and indexes, full-text journals, electronic books, images and statistics. Access is via the relevant link in the A-Z list below. Your log in is set up automatically when you register with the Retired Staff Association. Details of how to register are available via the Registration for Retired Staff Association website.

Fri, 02/09/2011 - 16:29

Library services for Locally Employed Tutors

The Library has negotiated access to the following resources for Locally Employed Tutors, i.e. tutors of OU students who are not themselves employed by the OU. The resources include abstracts and indexes, full-text journals, electronic books, images and statistics. Access is via the relevant link in the A-Z list below.

Fri, 02/09/2011 - 16:26

Law cases

List of sources of UK, European and worldwide law cases.

Tue, 16/08/2011 - 16:50

Finding information for my studies: where do I start?

Bob discovers the library subject pages which give him a new way of finding information for his studies.

Wed, 10/08/2011 - 11:34

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