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15/11/2012 - 11:57
From 16 November SpringerLink will be moving to a new platform. The new SpringerLink will be faster, easier to use and optimised for most mobile devices.
Upon migration Springer will automatically redirect all users to the new SpringerLink. The Springer access on the...
13/11/2012 - 14:53
The library catalogue will be undergoing essential maintenance on Tuesday 13 November, from 17:30 to 18:30 (GMT).
During the scheduled maintenance period the library catalogue will be available for searching but you will not be able to renew items online...
09/11/2012 - 10:57
From 16 November SpringerLink will be moving to a new platform. The new SpringerLink will be faster, easier to use and optimised for most mobile devices.
Upon migration Springer will automatically redirect all users to the new SpringerLink. The Springer access on the...
01/11/2012 - 13:15
The OU Library catalogue (Voyager) and MyOpenLibrary websites will be undergoing essential maintenance on Saturday 3 November, from 09:00 (GMT).
During the scheduled maintenance period you may experience the following disruption:
- MyOpenLibrary websites will be unavailable...
26/10/2012 - 15:10
Library Services is pleased to announce that it has trial access to The National Geographic Magazine Archive. The National Geographic magazine is the official journal of the National Geographic Society, one of the world's largest non-profit educational and scientific organisations.
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22/10/2012 - 16:23
Ever wondered about your ‘digital footprint?’ Or wondered who or what you can trust online?
Library Services is pleased to announce the launch of a new website called Being Digital (http://www.open.ac.uk/...
28/09/2012 - 15:27
The OU Harvard guide to citing references has been updated (September 2012). Many new examples have been added, such as personal communications, iTunes, mobile apps and diagrams from module materials.
In response...
07/09/2012 - 09:27
Library Services are improving the way online requests for document delivery items are processed.
The new process (for library users that are able to access the service) will enable you to authorise the...
29/08/2012 - 17:04
Unfortunately due to technical issues with the MyReferences tool, the 'How to use MyReferences' online training session on Thursday 30 August is now cancelled.
Further sessions will be run in September or you can view the recorded version of the training session on the...
24/08/2012 - 15:49
Library Services will be running the following online training sessions for registered OU students and staff from 27 August until 2 September:
- Introduction to Library Services
- A wonderful introductory session that will explore the...
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