Your gateway to a wide range of online information resources
Wednesday, 13 January, 2021 - 09:54
The Anthropology Resource Library provides comprehensive, multimedia resources for the study of anthropology, including the largest collection of ethnographic videos and previously unpublished archival field materials.
Wednesday, 13 January, 2021 - 09:34
For the next 5 years, we have access to all of JoVE's Education and Research content which provides video demonstrations of tools and techniques used by scientists in laboratories around the world.
Thursday, 24 December, 2020 - 14:49
Some people are unable to get into the Nexis UK and Lexis Library databases
Friday, 11 December, 2020 - 17:06
Monday, 9 November, 2020 - 15:59
Due to technical issues with Open University systems there may be a delay in responses to email enquiries sent to the Library Helpdesk
Friday, 16 October, 2020 - 16:32
Currently you may be unable to view the JSTOR Browse Collection page and search functions are unavailable.
Thursday, 1 October, 2020 - 08:13
We are celebrating Black History Month with Archives, resource lists and poetry!
Wednesday, 30 September, 2020 - 14:29
Thursday, 24 September, 2020 - 08:47
Welcome to a new academic year OU students! The team here at the OU Library is looking forward to helping you with your studies – whether you’re brand new to the OU, or are taking the next step towards completing your degree.
Friday, 28 August, 2020 - 08:41
Friday, 14 August, 2020 - 16:07
Library Services and OpenLearn have revised and refreshed the Badged Open Course (BOC), Digital skills: Succeeding in a digital world.
Monday, 6 July, 2020 - 14:28
Update 7th July 2020: this has now been resolved and all links are now working.
We are aware of an issue currently affecting links to resources from Library Search.
Friday, 19 June, 2020 - 09:23
The library has a wealth of online resources for exploring LGBT+ history and we've picked out a few to share with you. OU login required.
Thursday, 28 May, 2020 - 09:55
Librarians are always concerned with citing the best sources and in times where info overload is a concern, knowing where to go for reliable information is important. We have created short, accessible videos to help point people in the right direction.
Tuesday, 12 May, 2020 - 08:20
The library has just licensed State Papers Online a collection of original manuscripts of government from Henry VIII to the death of Queen Anne. Widely regarded as the single most important research resource in this area
Wednesday, 22 April, 2020 - 15:39
We want to learn more about who uses our website, why they use our website and what their experience of it is. This is part of a project to help people find what they need more easily by improving the organization and labelling of the website.
Monday, 20 April, 2020 - 18:22
The OU Library is always trying to improve the results you can find in Library Search. To this end we have been working with Ex Libris (the company that provides Library Search) to give you an improved service.
Wednesday, 15 April, 2020 - 10:12
Update from Openathens: [Apr 15, 10:27 BST] All services are now functioning but we will continue to closely monitor to ensure no further issues occur.
Friday, 3 April, 2020 - 10:08
Protective wear items, including aprons and gloves, have been donated to the NHS to help protect staff treating patients in and around Milton Keynes during the current pandemic.
Thursday, 2 April, 2020 - 14:55
You might have become aware that in response to the coronavirus pandemic, many publishers have temporarily enabled access to more of their content.
Friday, 20 March, 2020 - 15:49
We are excited to launch this new session which allows you to ask questions about using the OU Library!
Monday, 16 March, 2020 - 14:22
Due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus), Library services are experiencing some temporary changes to services.
Tuesday, 21 January, 2020 - 13:17
Congratulations to Alison Brock, E-Content Adviser in Library Services, who just published a fresh look at measuring the impact of Library resources. Her case study, Developing a reusable methodology to conduct a review of library resources, was published in the open access and peer reviewed journal UKSG Insights.
Thursday, 19 December, 2019 - 09:45
This month we delve into the Open University Archive with Ruth and Matthew.
Thursday, 28 November, 2019 - 11:30
This month we celebrate Student Voice week by inviting students to interview us!
Thursday, 31 October, 2019 - 09:43
Monday, 21 October, 2019 - 14:16
For this autumn's Student Shadow visit we welcomed two students. Mark and Amy got to meet many Library staff throughout the day, participate in meetings as well as takeover our social media accounts.
Friday, 18 October, 2019 - 15:02
Friday, 18 October, 2019 - 10:19
Friday, 11 October, 2019 - 10:15
A new exhibition has launched on the OU Digital Archive, celebrating 50 years of Research at the University.
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