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Live tools

These are services and tools that have resulted from innovations. They have been tested and are now supported and available to use. We would still appreciate your feedback about them so that we can continue to improve them.

One stop search

  • The One stop search Google Gadget allows you to find library resources from your iGoogle page. Add to iGoogle
  • Find articles on your mobile phone using One stop search.mobile friendly

References and Bibliography

  • Keep track of works you've read or cited with MyReferences.
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    OU Library Catalogue

    • The OU Library catalogue search Google Gadget allows you to find print books and journals from your iGoogle page. Add to Google button
    • Add the OU Library catalogue search to your Netvibes page using our widget.
    • Lookup books in the OU Library catalogue from online bookshops such as Amazon using the OU Traveller.

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Library helpdesk

Webchat: Chat to a Librarian

Email: Library Helpdesk

Phone: +44 (0)1908 659001

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

All other enquiries: Contact Us

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