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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

Jun 06

Introduction to Library Services

Tue, 06/06/2023 - 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.

Jun 07

Improving your experience accessing online resources

Wed, 07/06/2023 - 12:00

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

Jun 12

The why and how of referencing

Mon, 12/06/2023 - 19:30

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

Jun 15

Reference management tools - an introduction

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 12:00

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

Jun 21

Using Library Search for your assignment

Wed, 21/06/2023 - 19:30

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

Jun 28

Managing your digital footprint

Wed, 28/06/2023 - 19:30

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

Jul 06

The why and how of referencing

Thu, 06/07/2023 - 12:00

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

Jul 10

Improving your experience accessing online resources

Mon, 10/07/2023 - 19:30

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

Jul 27

Smarter searching with library databases

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 19:30

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

Aug 02

The why and how of referencing

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 19:30

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

Aug 08

Smarter searching with library databases

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 19:30

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

Aug 17

Introduction to Library Services

Thu, 17/08/2023 - 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.

Aug 21

Using Library Search for your assignment

Mon, 21/08/2023 - 19:30

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

Aug 23

The why and how of referencing

Wed, 23/08/2023 - 19:30

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

Aug 30

Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment

Wed, 30/08/2023 - 19:30

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

Sep 04

Reference management tools - an introduction

Mon, 04/09/2023 - 20:00

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

Sep 06

The why and how of referencing

Wed, 06/09/2023 - 12:30

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

Sep 12

Introduction to Library Services

Tue, 12/09/2023 - 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.

Sep 14

Improving your experience accessing online resources

Thu, 14/09/2023 - 19:30

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

Sep 19

Smarter searching with library databases

Tue, 19/09/2023 - 19:30

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

Sep 20

Introduction to Library Services

Wed, 20/09/2023 - 12:30

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.

Sep 25

Using Library Search for your assignment

Mon, 25/09/2023 - 19:30

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

Oct 03

Introduction to Library Services

Tue, 03/10/2023 - 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 04

The why and how of referencing

Wed, 04/10/2023 - 12:30

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

Oct 09

Smarter searching with library databases

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 19:30

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

Oct 11

Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment

Wed, 11/10/2023 - 19:30

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

Oct 16

The why and how of referencing

Mon, 16/10/2023 - 19:30

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

Oct 24

The why and how of referencing

Tue, 24/10/2023 - 19:30

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

Oct 26

Using Library Search for your assignment

Thu, 26/10/2023 - 12:30

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

Nov 01

The why and how of referencing

Wed, 01/11/2023 - 12:30

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

Nov 13

Introduction to Library Services

Mon, 13/11/2023 - 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

Wed, 15/11/2023 - 07:00

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

Nov 22

Reference management tools - an introduction

Wed, 22/11/2023 - 19:30

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

Nov 27

The why and how of referencing

Mon, 27/11/2023 - 20:00

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

Dec 04

Introduction to Library Services

Mon, 04/12/2023 - 12:30

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.

Dec 06

The why and how of referencing

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 19:30

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

Dec 11

Using Library Search for your assignment

Mon, 11/12/2023 - 12:30

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