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.
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.
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.
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.
Mon, 12/06/2023 - 19:30
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Thu, 15/06/2023 - 12:00
Learn how reference management tools work and the benefit and risks of using them.
Wed, 21/06/2023 - 19:30
Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
Wed, 28/06/2023 - 19:30
Learn how your digital footprint is created and how to create a positive online identity.
Thu, 06/07/2023 - 12:00
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
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.
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.
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 19:30
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
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.
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.
Mon, 21/08/2023 - 19:30
Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
Wed, 23/08/2023 - 19:30
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Wed, 30/08/2023 - 19:30
Learn how to evaluate information and why it is important to look critically at online information sources.
Mon, 04/09/2023 - 20:00
Learn how reference management tools work and the benefit and risks of using them.
Wed, 06/09/2023 - 12:30
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mon, 25/09/2023 - 19:30
Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
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.
Wed, 04/10/2023 - 12:30
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
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.
Wed, 11/10/2023 - 19:30
Learn how to evaluate information and why it is important to look critically at online information sources.
Mon, 16/10/2023 - 19:30
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Tue, 24/10/2023 - 19:30
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Thu, 26/10/2023 - 12:30
Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.
Wed, 01/11/2023 - 12:30
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
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.
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.
Wed, 22/11/2023 - 19:30
Learn how reference management tools work and the benefit and risks of using them.
Mon, 27/11/2023 - 20:00
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
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.
Wed, 06/12/2023 - 19:30
Learn why referencing is important, how to construct references and where to go for help and support.
Mon, 11/12/2023 - 12:30
Learn how to find specific resources and how to find information on a topic using Library Search.