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Accessing resources

The Library purchases and subscribes to thousands of externally published online journals, books and bibliographic research databases on behalf of the University’s staff and students.

Logging in to the Library Services website with your usual OU computer username and password will give you access to these resources.

Library helpdesk

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Email: Library Helpdesk

Phone: +44 (0)1908 659001

Contact the helpdesk seven days a week for help, information and advice on using the library.

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