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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.
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 - 13:56
Monday, 23 September, 2019 - 10:07
The Open University Library does not send emails about expired accounts or asking you to reactivate your library account. Hackers have been sending phishing messages claiming to be from university libraries asking useres to reactivate their account.
Monday, 23 September, 2019 - 09:59
Hello to all our new and returning students!
Friday, 20 September, 2019 - 12:30
Find a session to suit you from our programme of live online training sessions, open to all OU students and staff.
Friday, 26 July, 2019 - 08:49
Monday, 1 July, 2019 - 11:56
Wednesday, 19 June, 2019 - 11:29
Use databases, parliamentary debates, dictionaries and newspapers to find out more about the law relating to same sex relationships.
Saturday, 8 June, 2019 - 09:30
Dictionaries, newspapers and databases giving us a glimpse into transgender life.
Thursday, 6 June, 2019 - 09:31
Work will comenence on 10 June to increase collaborative working and private study spaces; and redesign the ground floor.
Saturday, 1 June, 2019 - 09:30
Launching PRIDE month with a quick look at a couple of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender resources.
Friday, 31 May, 2019 - 09:10
The issues affecting Library Search sign in and access to ‘Athens’ databases have been resolved.
Thursday, 30 May, 2019 - 13:49
There are currently intermittent problems with access to Taylor and Francis ebooks and journals, we are working to resolve these.
Thursday, 30 May, 2019 - 09:46
In this month's podcast Fiona and Jude are finding ways to prepare and keep calm during the exam season, with lots of hints and tips.
Thursday, 9 May, 2019 - 11:43
In recognition of excellence in teaching and innovation in delivering information literacy (IL) skills training, the OU Library’s Live Engagement team was awarded LILAC’s information literacy award at their annual conference on 24 April. Bringing together practitioners from across the UK and with an international reach, LILAC’s annual conference focusses on best practices in library user education. This award shines a national spotlight on the team’s achievement in teaching through online training sessions, podcasts, Facebook Live and other methods.
Friday, 26 April, 2019 - 10:32
In Episode 5 of the Library's podcast we talk to the Students Association
Wednesday, 17 April, 2019 - 12:32
We have temporarily lost access to the New Scientist through the magazine archive. Access via EBSCO Academic search complete
Thursday, 28 March, 2019 - 09:30
Listen to our new podcast episode detailing how the library has changed in the past 50 years.
Thursday, 28 February, 2019 - 12:55
Listen to our new podcast episode about how we support OU Research in the library.
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