Aug
04
The why and how of referencing
Wednesday, 4 August, 2021 - 19:30
Wednesday, 4 August, 2021 - 19:30Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
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 and A list of recent and upcoming events are also available.
The Library Research Support Team runs a range of online training sessions throughout the year
Online training sessions
Aug
12
Smarter searching with library databases
Thursday, 12 August, 2021 - 20:30
Thursday, 12 August, 2021 - 20:30Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.
Aug
17
Introduction to Library Services
Tuesday, 17 August, 2021 - 13:00
Tuesday, 17 August, 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.
Aug
18
Using Library Search for your assignment
Wednesday, 18 August, 2021 - 19:30
Wednesday, 18 August, 2021 - 19:30Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
Aug
23
The why and how of referencing
Monday, 23 August, 2021 - 21:00
Monday, 23 August, 2021 - 21:00Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Aug
25
Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment
Wednesday, 25 August, 2021 - 19:30
Wednesday, 25 August, 2021 - 19:30Learn how to evaluate information and why it is important to look critically at online information sources.
Aug
31
Reference management tools - an introduction
Tuesday, 31 August, 2021 - 20:00
Tuesday, 31 August, 2021 - 20:00Learn how reference management tools work and the benefit and risks of using them.
Sep
02
Introduction to Library Services
Thursday, 2 September, 2021 - 19:30
Thursday, 2 September, 2021 - 19:30Learn 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.
Sep
06
Using Library Search for your assignment
Monday, 6 September, 2021 - 12:30
Monday, 6 September, 2021 - 12:30Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
Sep
09
Smarter searching with library databases
Thursday, 9 September, 2021 - 19:30
Thursday, 9 September, 2021 - 19:30Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.
Sep
13
Introduction to Library Services
Monday, 13 September, 2021 - 20:30
Monday, 13 September, 2021 - 20:30Learn 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.
Sep
14
The why and how of referencing
Tuesday, 14 September, 2021 - 19:30
Tuesday, 14 September, 2021 - 19:30Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Sep
20
Improving your experience accessing online resources
Monday, 20 September, 2021 - 13:30
Monday, 20 September, 2021 - 13:30If you experience difficulties in reading some full text formats this session will show you how to make adjustments to improve accessibility.
Sep
27
Improving your experience accessing online resources
Monday, 27 September, 2021 - 19:30
Monday, 27 September, 2021 - 19:30If you experience difficulties in reading some full text formats this session will show you how to make adjustments to improve accessibility.
Oct
05
Using Library Search for your assignment
Tuesday, 5 October, 2021 - 19:30
Tuesday, 5 October, 2021 - 19:30Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
Oct
06
The why and how of referencing
Wednesday, 6 October, 2021 - 07:30
Wednesday, 6 October, 2021 - 07:30Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Oct
07
Reference management tools - an introduction
Thursday, 7 October, 2021 - 19:30
Thursday, 7 October, 2021 - 19:30Learn how reference management tools work and the benefit and risks of using them.
Oct
13
Introduction to Library Services
Wednesday, 13 October, 2021 - 07:00
Wednesday, 13 October, 2021 - 07:00Learn 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.
Nov
08
Introduction to Library Services
Monday, 8 November, 2021 - 19:30
Monday, 8 November, 2021 - 19:30Learn 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.
Nov
17
Smarter searching with library databases
Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 - 13:00
Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 - 13:00Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.
Nov
22
The why and how of referencing
Monday, 22 November, 2021 - 20:00
Monday, 22 November, 2021 - 20:00Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Nov
30
Managing your digital footprint
Tuesday, 30 November, 2021 - 19:00
Tuesday, 30 November, 2021 - 19:00Learn how your digital footprint is created and how to create a positive online identity.
Dec
06
Introduction to Library Services
Monday, 6 December, 2021 - 21:00
Monday, 6 December, 2021 - 21:00Learn 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.
Dec
14
Using Library Search for your assignment
Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 - 13:00
Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 - 13:00Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
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