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    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
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    by The Open University Library 3 months ago3 months ago
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    Feedback from students in secure environments

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    Discover the OU Library's sustainability and green skills lists, packed with resources to help you live and learn greener!

    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 6 months ago6 months ago
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    Referencing made easy: the latest Cite Them Right changes explained

    Keep your referencing up-to-date (don't worry, it’s just a few small changes!)

    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 7 months ago7 months ago
  • The heading 'Teaching research skills to students in secure environments' on a royal blue background, next to a close-up photo of someone typing on a keyboard.

    Teaching research skills to students in secure environments

    Research skills are vital for academic success, but how can students without the internet develop these? Discover how our librarians have tackled this challenge.

    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 1 year ago1 year ago
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    Study smarter: The power of using libraries near you

    Want to boost your chances of achieving a distinction? The latest OU Library research reveals an intriguing link between SCONUL Access membership and top grades.

    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 1 year ago1 year ago
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    Library services for international students

    My name is Isabelle and I am the Representative for International Students. This article is about Library services for international students.

    Isabelle Hoyet
    by Isabelle Hoyet 1 year ago1 year ago
  • A person wearing headphones and touching a piece of paper in front of them.

    Accessibility support from the OU Library

    Discover the accessibility services that the Library provides.

    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 1 year ago1 year ago
  • A tree in the sunshine on the OU campus, with a caption saying 'The OU and You': What's on: events for your diary 2024'.

    August to October 2024: What’s on: events for your diary

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    The OU and You
    by The OU and You 2 years ago2 years ago
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    How to acknowledge generative AI (such as ChatGPT) in your assignments

    Discover how to reference and acknowledge the use of generative AI tools like Chat GPT in your assignments.

    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 2 years ago2 years ago
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    All about… SCONUL Access

    Do you need space to study, or to borrow books from your local university library? Find out how being part of the SCONUL Access scheme...

    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 3 years ago3 years ago

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