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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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News: Master library skills at your own pace with our recorded sessions

Our training programme offers both live online sessions and recorded versions to support your learning.Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 17:40

News: Explore the OU's heritage this Charter Day 2025

Explore the OU Digital Archive to access online archive items and learn about the OU’s fascinating history.Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 16:32

Help and Support: Referencing and plagiarism

Help and Support: How do I do a citation search?

Jul 30

Online Session: Introduction to Library Services

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 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 04

Online Session: Relaxed: Why and How of Referencing

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 19:00

Using the library: Joining the Open University Library

Using the library: Services for postgraduate researchers

Help and Support: Contact the helpdesk

Help and Support: Quick guide to Harvard referencing (Cite Them Right)

The guide on Harvard referencing from the Open University provides a concise overview of how to cite sources correctly using the Harvard style

Library Resources: Selected resources for your study

Books, journals and databases have been selected for each area of study to give you an idea of what is available.

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Help and Support: Using other libraries and SCONUL Access

SCONUL Access enables eligible OU students and employees to access space and resources in participating libraries in the UK and the Republic of Ireland to support their research, teaching and learning.

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Help and Support: Finding resources for your assignment

A quick guide to finding information for your assignment, including planning a search, evaluating resources and managing information.

Library Resources: Explore Curated Resources

These resources have been selected in support of the OU's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). You will find books, articles, journals and more to learn about these topics.