Finding and using books and theses

Easy access to Library content

The Library Access browser extension makes it easier to access Library-subscribed resources as you do your searching across the web.

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 09:49

Smarter searching with library databases

Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.

Fri, 01/09/2017 - 15:55

Using Library Search for your assignment

Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.

Thu, 31/08/2017 - 16:58

Advanced searching

Advice on literature searching at post graduate level, with a printable downloadable checklist explaining a range of higher level search techniques with examples.

Tue, 18/11/2014 - 12:36

Library services for retired staff

The OU Library has negotiated access to the resources below for retired staff, including abstracts and indexes, full-text journals, electronic books, images and statistics. Access is via the relevant link in the A-Z list below. Your log in is set up automatically when you register with the Retired Staff Association. Details of how to register are available via the Registration for Retired Staff Association website.

Fri, 02/09/2011 - 16:29

Library services for Locally Employed Tutors

The Library has negotiated access to the following resources for Locally Employed Tutors, i.e. tutors of OU students who are not themselves employed by the OU. The resources include abstracts and indexes, full-text journals, electronic books, images and statistics. Access is via the relevant link in the A-Z list below.

Fri, 02/09/2011 - 16:26

Biographies

A collection of online resources that contain biographical information on famous people.

Fri, 22/07/2011 - 16:30

Ebooks

Search or browse across the thousands of ebooks in our collections.

Mon, 20/06/2011 - 13:34

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