May
24
Smarter searching with library databases
Tue, 24/05/2022 - 19:30
Learn how to access library databases, take advantage of the functionality they offer, and devise a proper search technique.
Library Services
Your gateway to a wide range of online information resources
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
07
Introduction to Library Services
Tue, 07/06/2022 - 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.
Jun
22
Using Library Search for your assignment
Wed, 22/06/2022 - 19:30
Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
Jul
07
Reference management tools - an introduction
Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:00
Learn how reference management tools work and the benefit and risks of using them.
Jul
20
Assessing the reliability of information for your assignment
Wed, 20/07/2022 - 19:30
Learn how to evaluate information and why it is important to look critically at online information sources.
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