Library Services for Staff

Announcing a new and improved Library Search

We've made Library Search better than ever! The new version will launch in February 2022

Wed, 06/10/2021 - 08:27

Who we are and what we do

Library Services supports the teaching, learning and research of the University by ensuring that all staff and students have access to world-class resources.

Tue, 27/01/2015 - 10:03

Retired staff access to library resources

Access to resources for retired staff should be set up automatically when you register for access to the Retired Staff Association website.

Mon, 26/01/2015 - 11:42

Consultant access to library resources

To apply for password access to our eresources you need to complete, sign and return the Use of Copyright Databases (Consultants) form which is obtainable from the Library Helpdesk.

Mon, 26/01/2015 - 11:32

My Library Account

Your Library Account is where you can view details of current loans and renew them.

Fri, 23/01/2015 - 16:34

Borrowing at the Walton Hall Library

Guidance on borrowing for Open University Staff, Students and SCONUL Access members.

Fri, 23/01/2015 - 16:25

Library intranet sites

The library intranet provides information to OU staff on our support for teaching and learning, research, business development, information management and innovation.

Thu, 20/10/2011 - 10:02

Digital and information literacy

Library Services provides a range of support for qualification/module teams and tutors in developing their students' digital and information literacy skills.

Fri, 19/08/2011 - 13:40

Academic staff based at Walton Hall, regions and nations

OU staff have access to a world-class collection of online library resources as well as a range of other provisions to support their teaching and research.

Mon, 18/07/2011 - 12:30

Associate Lecturers

Library Services provides Associate Lecturers with a world-class collection of online resources, options for accessing print items and a toolkit for teaching information literacy.

Fri, 17/06/2011 - 13:16

Services for staff

OU staff can access a number of services both online and at the Walton Hall library. Advice and guidance is always available, as well as opportunities for skills development.

Mon, 18/04/2011 - 15:40

Graham Briscoe Productivity Collection

Held in the main book collection at the OU Library, this collection covers literature in business performance and efficiency in the UK over the latter half of the 20th century.

Tue, 15/03/2011 - 16:36