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Exploring Generative AI: critical skills and ethical use

Develop a critical awareness of Generative AI within the context of academic study.

The why and how of referencing

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

Develop your Digital Information Literacy skills

Our new badged course helps you develop essential Digital Information Literacy skills for level 1 of an undergraduate degree.

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Develop your Digital Information Literacy skills

Our new badged course helps you develop essential Digital Information Literacy skills for level 1 of an undergraduate degree.

New Library collection for LGBT+ History Month 2025

We've added a new collection to our LGBTQ+ resource list featuring titles relevant to historical figures selected by LGBT+ History…

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Services for postgraduate researchers

OU Researchers and research students have access to a world class collection of online resources, a document delivery service, and guidance on skills development.

Joining the Open University Library

How to register for a library card to borrow books from the library building on the campus in Milton Keynes.