
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.
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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.
Monday, 23 May, 2022 - 08:56
This is your last chance to migrate your permalinks and Saved Searches into the new Library Search!
Monday, 16 May, 2022 - 09:28
An update on the borrowing and study space options that are available from the Library at Walton Hall.
Monday, 16 May, 2022 - 09:16
The new Archive Research Room is now open! Located in the Library Building on the Walton Hall campus, this space is for use by anyone who is interested in working with the OU’s physical Archive materials.
Wednesday, 6 April, 2022 - 10:49
The OU Library has joined with 17 other Scottish University libraries to create a new open access publishing press.
Monday, 21 March, 2022 - 16:13
It's time to rebuild your saved searches and permalinks in the new Library Search system.
Wednesday, 16 March, 2022 - 10:03
Tuesday, 8 March, 2022 - 11:12
Currently unable to sign in to Library Search.
Monday, 7 March, 2022 - 15:43
The University Archive deals with fascinating artefacts all the time, but a recent discovery solved an exciting mystery!
Monday, 7 February, 2022 - 08:43
Our new and improved Library search is now live! Find out what you need to do now.
Friday, 28 January, 2022 - 11:14
With less than two weeks until we launch the new Library Search, we can now explain what you will have to do when it is live.
Wednesday, 12 January, 2022 - 15:47
Wednesday, 5 January, 2022 - 09:29
Friday, 10 December, 2021 - 16:21
We are currently experiencing issues accessing Oxford Dictionaries from the library website.
Monday, 22 November, 2021 - 08:49
When the new Library Search launches in February, there will be a couple of things you have to do. Find out exactly what they will be.
Monday, 8 November, 2021 - 14:18
The OU Digital Archive – in collaboration with the Graduate School – has launched a fantastic new exhibition that features the stories and experiences of twelve of the OU's first PhD graduates from 1973-79.
Wednesday, 6 October, 2021 - 08:27
We've made Library Search better than ever! The new version will launch in February 2022
Monday, 4 October, 2021 - 15:26
In 2019, the Open Programme celebrated 50 years of offering OU students the chance to study across a wide choice of subjects, to create a personalised course of study across a range of academic disciplines.
Monday, 4 October, 2021 - 14:50
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a new open access policy, following extensive consultation with the sector. The policy applies to all research publications that acknowledge funding from any of UKRI’s councils.
Tuesday, 28 September, 2021 - 14:23
With a new academic year starting, you may be wondering what kind of support is out there to help our students make the most of their studies.
Monday, 13 September, 2021 - 09:41
Thursday, 12 August, 2021 - 15:24
The University is currently experiencing significant network and systems issues which is also affecting access to library databases and resources.
Thursday, 5 August, 2021 - 09:05
We've added new online activities to the Training and events section of our website.
Monday, 19 July, 2021 - 08:55
Phone service at the Library Helpdesk has resumed. You can reach us through our 24/7 chat to a librarian service, email and by phone.
Monday, 12 July, 2021 - 10:42
The Open University is currently limiting access to campus for safety reasons. The welfare and safety of our students, staff and visitors is our top priority.
Thursday, 8 July, 2021 - 14:45
We are thrilled to announce that we have recently invested in a new Read and Publish deal with Taylor & Francis!
Wednesday, 7 July, 2021 - 10:46
The Open University has been providing world-class education to students in prison for over 40 years.