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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 additional online training sessions throughout the year aimed at staff and postgraduate research students.

Online training sessions

Upcoming Training and events

Oct 06

Introduction to Library Services

Thu, 06/10/2022 - 19:30

Learn 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.

Oct 11

Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment

Tue, 11/10/2022 - 19:30

Learn how to evaluate information and why it is important to look critically at online information sources.

Oct 26

Using Library Search for your assignment

Wed, 26/10/2022 - 12:30

Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.

Nov 01

Reference management tools - an introduction

Tue, 01/11/2022 - 12:00

Learn how reference management tools work and the benefit and risks of using them.

Nov 07

Introduction to Library Services

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 19:30

Learn 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 15

Smarter searching with library databases

Tue, 15/11/2022 - 07:00

Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.

Nov 21

The why and how of referencing

Mon, 21/11/2022 - 20:00

Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.

Nov 24

Improving your experience accessing online resources

Thu, 24/11/2022 - 19:30

If you experience difficulties in reading some full text formats this session will show you how to make adjustments to improve accessibility.

Nov 29

Managing your digital footprint

Tue, 29/11/2022 - 19:00

Learn how your digital footprint is created and how to create a positive online identity.

Dec 05

Introduction to Library Services

Mon, 05/12/2022 - 21:00

Learn 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 13

Using Library Search for your assignment

Tue, 13/12/2022 - 12:30

Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.