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Thursday, 23 March, 2023 - 09:09
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Thursday, 23 March, 2023 - 09:09
We are aware that there is currently an issue with the Cite Them Right database.
Wednesday, 22 March, 2023 - 10:44
Friday, 10 March, 2023 - 08:49
We now have perpetual access to the Emerging Markets Case Studies collection.
Thursday, 9 March, 2023 - 14:07
Wednesday, 1 March, 2023 - 13:18
Announcing the launch of a new digital exhibition showcasing the last 50 years of OUSA’s history.
Friday, 10 February, 2023 - 14:55
We now have unlimited access and full text searching capabilities to the IGI ebook collection
Friday, 3 February, 2023 - 09:55
Data showcasing the impact of Library resources on student attainment is now publicly available.
Friday, 27 January, 2023 - 10:40
In 2022 we celebrated ten years of the Library Student Panel which is the longest running at the OU. We surveyed our members to learn more about what they get out of being on the panel. Their responses show that being part of the Library Student Panel is one that benefits them and contributes to a positive student experience.
Monday, 23 January, 2023 - 15:50
We have launched a system that adds extra information to resource descriptions in Library Search.
Monday, 23 January, 2023 - 13:54
It has now been almost a year of the most up-to-date search engine we’ve ever had.
Friday, 13 January, 2023 - 10:17
A new training session called 'Diverse voices, alternative voices' is available to students and staff.
Friday, 6 January, 2023 - 09:39
We have worked with our BME Staff Network to compile a selection of resources that relate to various aspects of race and ethnicity.
Friday, 23 December, 2022 - 08:43
We've created new troubleshooting pages providing help with online resources.
Wednesday, 21 December, 2022 - 11:36
We’re adding extra details to over 390,000 resources in Library Search to help you make more informed decisions during your research.
Tuesday, 13 December, 2022 - 16:15
Our team facilitated a workshop during Student Voice Week 2022 entitled ‘Collaborating for confidence: building library skills for success’.
Friday, 9 December, 2022 - 13:25
Broaden your research by exploring resources from typically under-represented groups.
Friday, 9 December, 2022 - 10:56
Some brand-new sessions have been added to the Research Support training programme.
Tuesday, 6 December, 2022 - 11:31
OpenLearn has launched a new online course, An Introduction to School Librarianship.
Friday, 18 November, 2022 - 13:52
Our Associate Director, Selena Killick, presented Dr Jane Secker with an Honorary Doctorate at the Brighton graduation ceremony.
Thursday, 17 November, 2022 - 08:41
A newly-released James Bond documentary features a clip taken from the OU Digital Archive.
Monday, 7 November, 2022 - 15:28
Our Learning & Teaching Librarian Aruna won an award at this year’s Single Mums Business Network Awards.
Monday, 31 October, 2022 - 15:58
We held our first in-person fundraiser since before the pandemic, hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning.
Wednesday, 19 October, 2022 - 10:47
The OU Library joined with 17 other Scottish University libraries to create a new open access publishing press.
Wednesday, 5 October, 2022 - 10:04
Introducing Diverse Voices - a collection of library resources featuring writers from diverse, typically under-represented groups.
Monday, 26 September, 2022 - 16:35
Interested in learning languages? We have resources for you!
Thursday, 15 September, 2022 - 10:32
The Betty Boothroyd Library building at the Open University campus will be closed on Monday 19 September.
Friday, 15 July, 2022 - 09:26
E-Content Adviser Sjoukje Schots has been re-elected as Chair of the Business Librarians Association for another two years.
Thursday, 23 June, 2022 - 09:26
We're continuing to move our legacy print theses collection off the library shelves to the online world.
Thursday, 9 June, 2022 - 16:06
The OU Digital Archive has digitised the 200 letters from The Sampson Low Collection and put them online.