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Visit www.open.ac.uk/library to get started.

07/09/2026

Are you struggling to identify key search terms from your research topic? We can help you!

Join our online training session, ‘Smarter searching with Library databases’, on Thursday 10 September at 19:00 to learn how to devise a proper search technique.

https://ow.ly/2Bzj50ZHzo1

Do you need to brush up on your referencing skills? ❓This pathway from Being Digital will help you learn how to referenc...
07/09/2026

Do you need to brush up on your referencing skills? ❓

This pathway from Being Digital will help you learn how to reference books, ejournals, module materials and websites with confidence 👉 https://ow.ly/P93N50ZHzGU

06/09/2026

Struggling to get your head around Library Search?

Take part in our interactive session on Wednesday 9 September at 19:30 to learn how to use Library Search to find specific resources (e.g. ebooks, ejournal articles) and information on a particular topic. You’ll also be introduced to the Research Assistant tool for exploring academic content through questions.

👉 https://ow.ly/lXgS50ZHziF

Can’t make the session? Don’t worry; a recording of it is available to watch.

Looking for your next great read? 📖 Our subscription to Overdrive and Libby allows you to enjoy thousands of ebooks, aud...
06/09/2026

Looking for your next great read? 📖 Our subscription to Overdrive and Libby allows you to enjoy thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and reference titles – all from the comfort of your own device. 📱💻

Start browsing today and see where your next book takes you 👉 https://ow.ly/9GSs50ZJivw (OU login req)

05/09/2026

Would you like to be more confident navigating the Library website? And would you benefit from some tips on accessing resources relevant to your study?

Then join us on Tuesday 8 September at 19:30 for our interactive 'Introduction to Library Services’ online session.

👉 https://ow.ly/HnbG50ZHzfr

Don’t worry if you can't make the session – a recording is available.

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04/09/2026

It’s time for a ! 🎵

We want you to share songs featuring the word 'me' in the title...

👉 Comment with the song below or share a link to it on YouTube!

Don't forget to share this post or tag your friends in the comments, so they can get involved too! 🩵

Happy Janmashtami! 🦚🩵
04/09/2026

Happy Janmashtami! 🦚🩵

What keeps community traditions alive in a changing world? This thesis explores the practice of neighbours voluntarily d...
03/09/2026

What keeps community traditions alive in a changing world? This thesis explores the practice of neighbours voluntarily digging graves in rural Ireland and shows how strong community ties can endure despite social and economic change.

Read Danny Conway's thesis in ORO: https://ow.ly/rx8B50ZBw5R

What’s the difference between misinformation, disinformation and malinformation? 🤔Explore our Misinformation resource li...
03/09/2026

What’s the difference between misinformation, disinformation and malinformation? 🤔

Explore our Misinformation resource list to learn more and discover resources that help strengthen information literacy... 👇

https://ow.ly/280s50YzGg6

Happy ! 🥳 My thunder comes before my lightning. My lightning comes before my rain. And my rain dries all the ground it ...
02/09/2026

Happy ! 🥳

My thunder comes before my lightning. My lightning comes before my rain. And my rain dries all the ground it touches. What am I?

Good luck! The answer will be revealed tomorrow morning. 😊

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