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Upcoming Training and events
Jan
18
The why and how of referencing
Tue, 18/01/2022 - 21:00
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Jan
20
Improving your experience accessing online resources
Thu, 20/01/2022 - 19:30
If you experience difficulties in reading some full text formats this session will show you how to make adjustments to improve accessibility.
Library News
Open University included in the BBC 100 website
Wednesday, 12 January, 2022 - 15:47
Among items including the Alexandra Palace Mast, Ceefax, and David Attenborough’s job application, the first OU Degree Ceremony Booklet...
Senior Library Manager joins the Jisc Open Research Advisory Board
Wednesday, 5 January, 2022 - 09:29
Nicola Dawson, one of the Library’s Senior Library Managers, has recently been asked to join the ...
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