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The Open University (OU) Library enables OU students and staff around the world to access a world-class online library service. Visit www.open.ac.uk/library to get started.

Starter Pack for OU (UK) staff here: https://go.bsky.app/UhqW8VR
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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · Nov 14
We've just created our first Starter Pack for staff at The Open University (UK)... join us! go.bsky.app/UhqW8VR

#OUfamily
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We’re proud to share a curated list of resources exploring trans experiences, generously gathered by our incredible Trans Staff Network 👇

https://ow.ly/3Wiy50Xuw60

Their work helps create space for trans and gender-diverse colleagues to connect, share experiences and feel supported.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Happy International Students’ Day! 🎓🌍 We're celebrating 8000+ international students in 157 countries currently studying with us. 💙

To all the students daring to dream and learn, your journey inspires us! 🤩

#InternationalStudentsDay
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Today is Armistice Day, commemorated every year on the 11th of November to mark the end of the First World War and the armistice signed.

We will remember them. 🌹
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November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Green skills help us use what we know at home, in study and at work to support a healthier planet. 🌱🌍

Our resource list will help you recognise your skills, apply them in new ways, and play your part in a greener future 👉 https://ow.ly/TTJM50Xhz22

#GreenLibrariesWeek
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November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🖤👻 Happy Halloween! 👻🖤
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October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Want to enhance your skills & employability while shrinking your digital footprint? 🌱💻

Our new Digital Sustainability pathway can help you:
✅ Make your online study and work greener
✅ Understand the impact of AI tools
✅ Tackle climate anxiety

👉 https://ow.ly/I58e50XhySs

#GreenLibrariesWeek
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October 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Our planet is under pressure... what can we do to help? 🌍

We teamed up with the OU Sustainability team to create a resource list to help you:
✅ Understand the challenges
✅ Explore solutions
✅ Make a positive impact on climate change

Start exploring 👉 https://ow.ly/VMW450XhyJR

#GreenLibrariesWeek
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October 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Why deposit your research in Open Research Online (ORO)?
✔️ Meet OU’s Code of Practice
✔️ Share work freely across the globe
✔️ Boost visibility, readership and citations.

Depositing isn’t just required - it maximises impact. Start today 👉 https://ow.ly/RyhE50XcXyy

#OpenAccessWeek
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October 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Sharing research data has many benefits: it gives the full picture behind findings, supports transparency, enables innovation through reuse, and opens possibilities for big data insights. 💡

Our Research Support Team can help you make your data open 👉 https://ow.ly/Q3yi50XhtfB
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October 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Open Research Online (ORO) is OU’s free Open Access repository. Anyone can browse peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and more - even records where the full text isn’t available.

OU researchers are pre-registered to self-deposit outputs. Explore here 👉 https://ow.ly/e7Q850XcXxb

#OpenAccessWeek
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October 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Open Access means your work can reach far beyond academia! 🌍

Healthcare staff use it in practice, teachers bring it to students, readers in low-resource countries gain access, and curious minds everywhere can engage. 💡

Make your research go further 👉 https://ow.ly/Yo9k50XcXuy

#OpenAccessWeek
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October 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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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/mKLy50X4aOM
October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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What does #OpenAccess mean? 🔓 It’s research made free to read by anyone, anywhere - not locked behind paywalls.

✅ That means wider reach, more impact and compliance with funder/REF rules.

Our Research Support Team can guide you through the process 👉 https://ow.ly/BJlX50XcXmb

#OpenAccessWeek
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October 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Step into the heritage of The Open University! 🎓

Our latest YouTube Short takes you on a whistle-stop tour of Walton Hall campus, filmed for Heritage Open Days 2025. Discover the peaceful Legacy Garden, the historic St Michael’s Church & more... 👇

youtube.com/shorts/iBOAa...

#MiltonKeynes
Heritage Open Days 2025: #OpenUniversity Archive Walton Hall campus tour #miltonkeynes
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October 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Struggling to find the right image to use without copyright headaches? 🤔

Bridgeman Education has thousands from museums, art collections & historical sites - all cleared for educational use!

OU staff & students can access here 👇 www-bridgemaneducation-com.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/en/ (OU login req)
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October 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Do your online habits have a #CarbonFootprint? 💻🌍

With our new Digital #Sustainability pathway, you'll discover:
✅ Greener online study & work tips
✅ The cost of AI tools
✅ How to cope with climate anxiety

Build digital literacy & make a positive impact. Explore now: www.open.ac.uk/libraryservi...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Loving autumn on campus at Walton Hall at @openuniversity.bsky.social @oulibrary.bsky.social
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October 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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If you’re a postgraduate researcher, our Research Support team provides specialised advice, training, and events to help you develop your skills and navigate the research process. 🔎📝

Explore our guidance and resources here 👇
https://ow.ly/OQFt50X758R
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October 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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October isn’t always kind to open-air theatre! 🌧️ However, OU students and staff can stream 30 Shakespeare plays filmed live at the Globe via Drama Online... with no umbrella needed! 🎭☂️

Start the show 👉 www-dramaonlinelibrary-com.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/shakespeares... (OU login req.)
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October 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Our new cover photo 📷 Walton Hall campus looking amazing in autumn! 🍂🍁

#MiltonKeynes #Autumn
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October 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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We're excited to welcome our Oct #OUGradSch25 PhD cohort to campus today! We can’t wait to hear about their research journeys.
On Fri, we’ll also welcome Professional Doctorate students.
Also welcome to the first PhD by Distance Learning cohort!
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September 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Looking for easily-digestible resources to support your students? 🤩

Our new YouTube Shorts share quick study tips on using the online Library - from online training sessions to hidden search tricks, all in under a minute.

Perfect to pass on to #OUstudents! 👇 www.youtube.com/@TheOpenUniv...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Our Archive Heritage Open Days event begins tomorrow! 📣

Come along to the Library building at our #MiltonKeynes campus, 10:30-15:30, Wed to Fri.

✨ Brand new exhibitions
🎞️ OU Archive Cinema drop-in screenings
🎶 Live music from Open Voices (Thurs 12pm)

FREE event 👉 www.open.ac.uk/library/libr...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Did you know the Library has a dedicated common room for postgraduate researchers? Available 24/7, it’s the ideal spot to:

💻 Work in a relaxed space
☕ Recharge with a coffee (or a nap, we won’t tell)😴
⚽️ Have a game of table football

Take a look 👉 youtube.com/shorts/kW31K...

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Explore the #openuniversity PGR Common Room in the Library building #shorts #miltonkeynes #postgrad
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September 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Looking for your next great read? 📖 Tomorrow is #NationalReadABookDay! 🎉

#OUstudents & staff can enjoy thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines & more through Overdrive - all on your own device. 📱💻

Start browsing to see where your next book takes you👉 open.overdrive.com (OU login req)
September 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM