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Photo of a moon crater taken by NASA in 2015.

If you've been glued to the images coming from the Artemis II crew on their historic lunar flyby, you might want to delve a little deeper and explore some of OpenLearn's free resources on the moon:
👉https://ow.ly/CnlS50YEWtL

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Bright yellow background featuring a quote from an OU student about SCONUL Access that reads: "It's great to be able to access such a vast number of books - and to have borrowing rights is especially useful."

With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use academic resources from participating universities across the UK and Ireland. 🤩

A simple way to access essential reading closer to home, without extra cost or long journeys.

See how SCONUL Access can support your studies locally 👇 https://ow.ly/zVPU50YmQBB

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Dark blue background featuring the OU logo and text that reads: 'Library Curated Resource List - Misinformation - books, articles, journals, and research'.

In an age of social media, AI and constant information flows, it can be harder than ever to tell fact from fiction.🤔

Our #Misinformation resource list brings together resources that explore misinformation, disinformation and how to strengthen critical thinking skills...👇

https://ow.ly/ANOg50YzeVL

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Three colorful deck chairs with OU Library branding arranged on green grass under trees in a sunny outdoor setting.

We're taking a short break for the Easter bank holiday weekend, but don't worry – our Library helpdesk webchat is available 24/7 if you need any help 👉 https://ow.ly/GVhf50YyAU6

Have a great Easter weekend, everyone! 🌻🐣🐰

#OUstudents

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Dark blue background featuring the OU logo and a series of book covers. Text reads: 'Discover autistic voices and lived experiences on Libby and OverDrive. Free for OU students and staff'.

It is important to keep autistic voices visible every day 🤗 #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth

Explore eBooks, audiobooks and magazines on Libby & OverDrive - including guides for parents, personal stories and biographies, and perspectives on diagnosis in adulthood 👉 https://ow.ly/VZI150YxtwA

#WAAM26

6 days ago 2 1 0 0
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Image contains text which reads "Introducing you to the world of information at your disposal, including the Open University online library and its wide range of resources."

Being digital is a collection of FREE online activities designed to help you improve your digital skills in areas such as:

✅Making the most of online networks
✅Knowing what to trust online
✅Evaluating and using online tools
✅Searching effectively

👉 https://ow.ly/ZoiZ50YnWvH

#BeingDigital

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Dark blue background featuring the OU logo and a series of book covers. Text reads: 'Find trusted, practical support for menopause and perimenopause with Libby and OverDrive. Free for OU students and staff.'

Navigating menopause or perimenopause - or supporting someone who is? 💜

OU students and staff can explore our dedicated Menopause Collection on Libby, with free eBooks, audiobooks and magazines offering guidance on managing symptoms, nutrition and lifestyle support 👇 https://ow.ly/39JG50Yl52V

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Step into the world of live theatre this #WorldTheatreDay! 🎭

With Drama Online, you can explore 21 plays recorded live on the Globe stage - featuring performances from Roger Allam, Eve Best, Stephen Fry, Mark Rylance, and Michelle Terry.

Start exploring 👉 https://ow.ly/yssP50Yz5hp (OU login req)

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A squirrel and a duck grazing on green grass

Same spot, different squad 🐿🦆

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A pheasant and two ducks are grazing on the grass by an empty tree

When your study break turns into a nature documentary... 🦆🪶

#MiltonKeynes #StudyBreak

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Bright blue background featuring a quote from an OU student about SCONUL Access that reads: "Having a separate space after a hard day working has been great and great to be motivated by other students that you can see slogging hard. I passed my module with a distinction as a result. Thank you for this service."

Struggling to find a calm place to study? 😌

With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📚

Fewer distractions, a proper desk, a change of scene - explore your local options and make the most of your study time... 👇
https://ow.ly/1eLX50YmQwx

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Newspapers on a doorstep, surrounded by plants

If you find yourself behind a paywall, desperate to read a news article, don't forget OU staff & students have free access to the newspaper database Nexis. Find all the major UK broadsheets and tabloids there, local titles, & world news sources too! 👉https://ow.ly/7xlL50YyvM0 (OU login required.)

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Large ribbed ceramic pot filled with white flowers centered on a circular brick path in a garden courtyard.

Now that #spring is coming, our campus has started to bloom! Take a look at some of the flowers growing in our beautiful Legacy Garden. 🌼🌿☀️

#MiltonKeynes

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Bright blue background featuring the OU logo and text that reads: 'We're Hiring! Learning and Teaching Librarian. Join the award-winning Open University Library.'

We’re hiring a Learning & Teaching Librarian to handle enquiries, collaborate with other teams to grow digital capabilities, and integrate Library content into the curriculum.

For more details and to apply 👉 https://ow.ly/3wox50YsNky

Closing Date: 1 April 2026

#LibraryJobs

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Dark blue background featuring the OU logo and a series of book covers. Text reads: 'Get inspired for your spring clean with hundreds of Home & Garden magazines on Libby and OverDrive. Free for OU students and staff.'

The #SpringEquinox is here... time for a fresh start! 🌸🏡

Get inspired for your spring clean with hundreds of Home & Garden magazines on Libby and OverDrive, including Country Living, Gardeners’ World and Ideal Home.

Free to borrow with your OU login 👉 https://ow.ly/qvZj50YwbqG

2 weeks ago 4 1 0 0
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Image contains text which reads "The content lays out some efficient ground rules for web-searching."

The Internet puts much information at your disposal - but how do you know what's accurate and reliable? 💻🤔

This pathway from Being digital will take you through how you can evaluate people, networks and information you find online 👉 https://ow.ly/XuRw50YnWsc

#BeingDigital

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Bright yellow background featuring the OU logo and text that reads: 'Neurodiversity Resource List. Explore Library resources on autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek'.

This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, we’re highlighting our Neurodiversity resource list.

Explore books, articles and other resources covering autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more, and learn more about the diversity of human minds... 🧠💛👇

https://ow.ly/XQcX50YuGat

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Bright yellow background featuring the OU logo and text that reads: 'We're Hiring! Learning and Teaching Librarian. Join the award-winning Open University Library.'

We’re #recruiting a Learning & Teaching Librarian!

Core responsibilities will include handling enquiries and collaborating with other teams to grow digital capabilities and integrate Library content into the curriculum.

More info👉 https://ow.ly/e6lN50YttyR

Closing Date: 1 April 2026

#LibraryJobs

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Shelving with a selection of maps on display.

If you're someone who loves maps, don't miss out on Digimap Collections, available through the OU Library. Not only has it got Ordnance Survey maps, but aerial, historic, marine and environmental maps too!

👉https://ow.ly/N51w50YrRkT (OU login required.)


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Two women wearing lab coats working together in a science lab filled with equipment and chemical bottles. Text reads: 'Women and Girls in STEM library resources. Explore resources on gender representation in STEM, alongside work by women in these fields. British Science Week 2026'.

We’re continuing #BritishScienceWeek by highlighting the work of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. 🔬

Explore our Women and Girls in STEM resource list, featuring work by women in these fields alongside resources examining gender representation 👇 https://ow.ly/yKVo50YpHtH

#BSW26

4 weeks ago 7 1 0 0
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Image contains text which reads "A collection of short, easy to follow activities that cover the skills we all need to be effective online."

Looking to become a more confident user of digital tools?

Being digital features over 35 FREE activities designed to develop your digital literacy skills – from managing your digital identity to making the most of online networks.

👉 https://ow.ly/y88O50YnUF3

#BeingDigital

4 weeks ago 4 0 0 0
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Bright orange background featuring a quote from an OU student about SCONUL Access that reads: "My local university library has given me a consistent place to study which is easy to focus in and makes me feel part of a wider academic community. It allows me to study with friends who attend the local brick university so that we can study together."

Studying at a distance doesn’t mean studying alone! 💻👥

With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use university libraries across the UK & Ireland. 📚

Study alongside others and feel more connected to a wider learning community, closer to where you live... 👇 https://ow.ly/LboH50YmQrz

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Dark blue background featuring the OU logo and a series of book covers. Text reads: 'Join the conversation with books chosen by the Women@OU Book Club. Free for OU students and staff.'

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! ♀️

Celebrate women’s voices & professional growth with the Women @ OU Book Club Collection on Libby and OverDrive - featuring inspiring, thought-provoking reads explored in their monthly book club. Free to access with your OU login 👇 https://ow.ly/ruJt50Yl4NG

#IWD2026

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That is the best looking coffee pot we have ever seen! 😍

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Dark blue background featuring the OU logo and a series of book covers. Text reads: 'Dive into hundreds of science magazines on Libby and OverDrive for British Science Week. Free for OU students and staff.'

Celebrate British #Science Week with hundreds of science magazines available on Libby and OverDrive! 🔬🚀

Read the latest issues of New Scientist, National Geographic, Astronomy and a wide range of children’s science titles - all free with your OU login 👇 https://ow.ly/RWIQ50Yl4x8

#BSW26

1 month ago 6 3 0 0
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Modern three-story Library building with large windows under a clear blue sky and bright sunshine. Yellow daffodils are scattered amongst the grassy areas.

Our new cover photo 📷 Spring has officially sprung outside the Library building at our Walton Hall campus! ☀️💛

#MiltonKeynes #Spring

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Happy #WorldBookDay! 📖💙 Books have the power to transport us anywhere - so we want to know…

If you could step inside the pages of a book and live in any fictional land, where would you choose - and why?

Tell us your fictional home of choice below 👇

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Bright orange background featuring the OU logo and text that reads: 'We're Hiring! E-Content Manager/Librarian. Join the award-winning Open University Library.'

We’re #hiring an E-Content Manager/Librarian to advise on, develop, purchase and manage online library content, ensuring collections support students, course production and academic research.

For more information and to apply 👉 https://ow.ly/4byh50Yemfx

Closing Date: 4 March 2026

#LibraryJobs

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Dark blue background featuring the OU logo and a series of book covers. Text reads: 'Listen, learn, and unwind with audiobooks on Libby and OverDrive. Free for OU students and staff.'

Short on time? Prefer listening while you’re on the move?

Through Libby and OverDrive, you can access a wide range of free audiobooks with your OU login. 🎧

Download the Libby app and start listening today 📲 https://ow.ly/ky5A50Y3KQL

#LibbyApp #OverDrive

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