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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...
24/08/2012 - 13:08
The Library Helpdesk will be operating a limited service during the Bank Holiday weekend, you can find more information about this on the opening hours web page.
The Library building in Milton Keynes will be closed for...
21/08/2012 - 14:09
In early September Library Services will be updating the Library Information Literacy website (the site that hosts the OU Library's online training sessions) on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Although the way in which you access the training sessions will not change, the site...
21/08/2012 - 12:11
The ScienceDirect and Scopus databases will be unavailable from 12.30pm on Saturday 25 August until 7.30am on Sunday 26 August due to scheduled maintenance and updates.
We do apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause you. If you have any questions about these resources please...
20/08/2012 - 09:37
Open Research Online will be undergoing essential maintenance on Monday 20th August, 17:30 – 23:00 (BST). During this period you may experience some disruption to the service and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you have any...
17/08/2012 - 12:05
ProQuest will be undergoing some essential maintenance from Sunday 19 August 2012, 3.00 am-3.00 pm. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause you.
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