Apr
28
Using Library Search for your assignment
Wednesday, 28 April, 2021 - 20:00
Wednesday, 28 April, 2021 - 20:00Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
Library Services
Your gateway to a wide range of online information resources
Training and events
Online training sessions
Library Services offers a programme of live online training sessions to all OU students and staff.
The online training sessions are 30 to 45 minutes long and provide an online alternative to face-to-face training while still allowing you live access to a librarian. To find out more about the tool we use and to access a room to test your audio, please see the Online rooms guidance (login required).
Recordings of the live training sessions are available underneath the 'Join Room' link on the session pages.
A list of recent and upcoming events is also available.
The Library is award winning. The prestigious Information Literacy Award recognises an outstanding UK-based individual or team who demonstrate impact, innovation, initiative and originality in raising the profile of IL within an organisation or sector.
Online training sessions
Apr
29
Smarter searching with library databases
Thursday, 29 April, 2021 - 19:00
Thursday, 29 April, 2021 - 19:00Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.
May
04
Reference management tools - an introduction
Tuesday, 4 May, 2021 - 21:00
Tuesday, 4 May, 2021 - 21:00Learn how reference management tools work and the benefit and risks of using them.
May
11
Using Library Search for your assignment
Tuesday, 11 May, 2021 - 19:30
Tuesday, 11 May, 2021 - 19:30Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
May
20
Smarter searching with library databases
Thursday, 20 May, 2021 - 20:00
Thursday, 20 May, 2021 - 20:00Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.
May
26
The why and how of referencing
Wednesday, 26 May, 2021 - 19:30
Wednesday, 26 May, 2021 - 19:30Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Jun
03
Introduction to Library Services
Thursday, 3 June, 2021 - 13:00
Thursday, 3 June, 2021 - 13:00Learn about the online library, how to find help and support, and how to access key services to help with your studies or work at the OU.
Jun
09
Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment
Wednesday, 9 June, 2021 - 19:30
Wednesday, 9 June, 2021 - 19:30Learn how to evaluate information and why it is important to look critically at online information sources.
Jun
14
The why and how of referencing
Monday, 14 June, 2021 - 20:00
Monday, 14 June, 2021 - 20:00Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Jun
22
Smarter searching with library databases
Tuesday, 22 June, 2021 - 12:00
Tuesday, 22 June, 2021 - 12:00Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.
Jun
30
Introduction to Library Services
Wednesday, 30 June, 2021 - 20:00
Wednesday, 30 June, 2021 - 20:00Learn about the online library, how to find help and support, and how to access key services to help with your studies or work at the OU.
Jul
08
Using Library Search for your assignment
Thursday, 8 July, 2021 - 20:30
Thursday, 8 July, 2021 - 20:30Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
Jul
12
Reference management tools - an introduction
Monday, 12 July, 2021 - 19:00
Monday, 12 July, 2021 - 19:00Learn how reference management tools work and the benefit and risks of using them.
Jul
22
Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment
Thursday, 22 July, 2021 - 12:30
Thursday, 22 July, 2021 - 12:30Learn how to evaluate information and why it is important to look critically at online information sources.
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