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Disabled students support

Disabled user support

Supported literature search

Library Search accessibility

Visiting the library building

Accessible formats

Referencing accessible formats

Databases with accessibility issues

Library Webchat accessibility

Library website and resources – accessibility

Finding and using books and theses

Understanding ebooks

Getting started with the online library

Finding and using books and theses

Finding and using journals

Understanding articles

Access eresources using Google Scholar

Understanding ejournals

Getting started with the online library

I am being asked to pay for my article

Finding ejournals and articles

Finding information on your subject

Finding ejournals and articles

Understanding articles

Access eresources using Google Scholar

How do I do a literature search?

How do I do a citation search?

Finding resources for your assignment

Libraries near you

Libraries near you

Computer access near you

Library Services for Staff

Computer access near you

Retired staff access to library resources

Consultant access to library resources

Donating books to the library

My Library Account

Borrowing at the Walton Hall Library

Library Services for Staff

Most commonly asked

Where do I find the OU's Harvard Guide to citing references?

Passwords and technical problems

Access to resources after study

MBA alumni access to OU Library resources

Passwords and troubleshooting

Consultant access to library resources

I am having problems accessing a resource via Athens.

Referencing and Plagiarism, reference help

Bibliographic management

Where do I find the OU's Harvard Guide to citing references?

Referencing accessible formats

I have found a web page with no author, date or publisher - how do I reference it?

RefWorks imports

Referencing and plagiarism

Importing references to EndNote

What if I cannot find the reference type I need in the OU Harvard guide to citing references?

Study materials

Study materials

Finding information on your research topic

Keep up to date

Access to resources after study

Finding information on your research topic

How do I do a literature search?

Finding information for your assignment

Understanding databases

Finding resources for your assignment

Training and skills