Welcome to the Open University Library

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Learn about the online library and how to find and manage resources with our Getting started guide.

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Managing your digital footprint

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

Reference management tools - an introduction

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

Step back in time: OU Archive Heritage Open Days 2025

Explore the OU’s story through campus tours, exhibitions, archive film screenings, and more this September.

Stories of Pride: LGBTQ+ reads for June and beyond

We're celebrating LGBTQ+ voices, stories, and histories through our growing LGBTQ+ resource collection.

Library Helpdesk

Chat to a Librarian - Available 24/7

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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.