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NEW Library Resource: Emerging Markets Case Studies collection
Friday, 10 March, 2023 - 08:49
We now have perpetual access to the Emerging Markets Case Studies collection.
Access to Britannica Image Quest and Encyclopaedia Britannica not working
Thursday, 9 March, 2023 - 14:07
NEW OU Digital Archive Exhibition: 50 Years of the OU Students Association
Wednesday, 1 March, 2023 - 13:18
Announcing the launch of a new digital exhibition showcasing the last 50 years of OUSA’s history.
NEW Library Resource: IGI ebook collection
Friday, 10 February, 2023 - 14:55
We now have unlimited access and full text searching capabilities to the IGI ebook collection
Library use and student success data made publicly available
Friday, 3 February, 2023 - 09:55
Data showcasing the impact of Library resources on student attainment is now publicly available.
Celebrating ten years of the Library Student Panel
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.
New features in Library Search records - now live!
Monday, 23 January, 2023 - 15:50
We have launched a system that adds extra information to resource descriptions in Library Search.
New and improved Library Search – one year on
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.
New 'Diverse voices, alternative sources' training session
Friday, 13 January, 2023 - 10:17
A new training session called 'Diverse voices, alternative voices' is available to students and staff.
Race and ethnicity resource list
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.
Help with online Library resources
Friday, 23 December, 2022 - 08:43
We've created new troubleshooting pages providing help with online resources.
Coming soon - new features in Library Search records
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.
Student Voice Week: ‘Building library skills’ workshop a success
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’.
Highlighting diverse voices
Friday, 9 December, 2022 - 13:25
Broaden your research by exploring resources from typically under-represented groups.
New Library Research Support Training Sessions
Friday, 9 December, 2022 - 10:56
Some brand-new sessions have been added to the Research Support training programme.
Release of new OpenLearn course for school librarians
Tuesday, 6 December, 2022 - 11:31
OpenLearn has launched a new online course, An Introduction to School Librarianship.
Open University awards Dr Jane Secker Honorary Doctorate
Friday, 18 November, 2022 - 13:52
Our Associate Director, Selena Killick, presented Dr Jane Secker with an Honorary Doctorate at the Brighton graduation ceremony.
OU Archive featured in James Bond documentary
Thursday, 17 November, 2022 - 08:41
A newly-released James Bond documentary features a clip taken from the OU Digital Archive.
Librarian wins Business Network award
Monday, 7 November, 2022 - 15:28
Our Learning & Teaching Librarian Aruna won an award at this year’s Single Mums Business Network Awards.
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2022 fundraising success
Monday, 31 October, 2022 - 15:58
We held our first in-person fundraiser since before the pandemic, hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning.
OU Library and Scottish Universities Press
Wednesday, 19 October, 2022 - 10:47
The OU Library joined with 17 other Scottish University libraries to create a new open access publishing press.
NEW Diverse Voices library resource list
Wednesday, 5 October, 2022 - 10:04
Introducing Diverse Voices - a collection of library resources featuring writers from diverse, typically under-represented groups.
Hola! Bonjour! Hullo! Language resources for your studies
Monday, 26 September, 2022 - 16:35
Interested in learning languages? We have resources for you!
Library building closed on Monday 19 September
Thursday, 15 September, 2022 - 10:32
The Betty Boothroyd Library building at the Open University campus will be closed on Monday 19 September.
E-Content Adviser re-elected as Chair for Business Librarians Association
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.
Continued digitisation of legacy print theses
Thursday, 23 June, 2022 - 09:26
We're continuing to move our legacy print theses collection off the library shelves to the online world.
NEW OU Digital Archive Exhibition: The Sampson Low Collection
Thursday, 9 June, 2022 - 16:06
The OU Digital Archive has digitised the 200 letters from The Sampson Low Collection and put them online.
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