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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Whether you’re a student, researcher, or use technology for work, improving on digital literacy can open a new world of opportunities. Being digital features FREE activities designed to develop your digital literacy skills – take a look 👉 ow.ly/ajFg50ZQUIY #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Avoiding plagiarism is important, but did you know you may be plagiarising without even knowing it? 😮 This pathway from Being digital will help you recognise what plagiarism is, the forms it can take & how to avoid it 👉 ow.ly/AOVj50ZHzL5 #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Having a technical issue with a library resource? Not sure how to reference an unusual source? Or struggling to find a particular journal article? Don't forget the Library Helpdesk is here to support you 24/7. Contact us by email, webchat or phone: 👉 ow.ly/chrq50ZQ9TJ

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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 👉 ow.ly/zVil50ZHzK1 #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What a fantastic Heritage Open Day yesterday! 🎉 It was great to welcome so many of you to Walton Hall to explore the OU’s history and heritage. Couldn’t make it? Take our virtual campus tour, created with the OU Archive, and explore from wherever you are. 🎥 👉 ow.ly/3lw050ZOCpA

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Apply for our Senior Library Manager (Business Systems) vacancy. We're looking for a strategic leader to manage and lead a key Library service area, ensuring our services evolve to meet our community's needs. 👉 ow.ly/Qfac50ZLb54 Closing date: 24 September 2026 #LibraryJobs

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Looking for resources that support wellbeing? 🤗 Explore our curated Wellbeing resource list featuring books and materials that may help you reflect on different approaches to wellbeing... 👇 ow.ly/OUyQ50Yzh09 #Wellbeing

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Discover the history of The Open University at our Heritage Open Day, happening today from 9am–4pm at Walton Hall, #MiltonKeynes. 🎞️ Archive film screenings 📚 Special exhibitions & archive treasures 🚶 Campus tours Free to attend – no booking required 👉 ow.ly/gkKU50ZObg7

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ready to fall down a magazine rabbit hole? 📚😍 From cooking inspiration and crafty projects to wellbeing, fitness and technology - plus loads for kids and teens - our Popular Magazines collection on Libby and OverDrive has something for every mood. Free with your OU login 👉 ow.ly/Veyo50ZJiWM

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Searching online can often feel like a bit of a minefield! 🤯 This pathway from Being digital shows you how to focus your online searches effectively, avoid common searching pitfalls & ensure you retrieve the best information for your needs 👉 ow.ly/oprj50ZHzHq #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We're hiring a Library Assistant in the Content and Licensing team! The role involves managing online and print resource purchases and renewals, orders and invoices, resource evaluation, and lending for OU researchers and staff. 👉 ow.ly/FtXO50ZLb3g Closing date: 28 September 2026

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Apply for our Senior Library Manager (Business Systems) vacancy. We're looking for a strategic leader to manage and lead a key Library service area, ensuring our services evolve to meet our community's needs. 👉 ow.ly/X6SJ50ZLb4R Closing date: 24 September 2026 #LibraryJobs

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Black history includes powerful stories of creativity, leadership and social change. Explore our curated Black History resource list featuring works by Black authors and resources exploring culture, history and anti-racist activism 👉 ow.ly/lR5350YzGmJ #BlackHistory

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Step back in time at the OU Archive Cinema experience, screening historical footage across 3 themed compilations. 🎞️ Drop in at the Library Atrium on 16 Sept – no booking needed! 🔗 Full schedule & info: ow.ly/z2Cy50ZHg4U #HODs2026 #MiltonKeynes

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 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 👉 ow.ly/euwn50ZHzGT #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Looking for your next great read? 📖 Our subscription to OverDrive allows you to enjoy thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines & reference titles from the comfort of your own device.📱💻 See where your next read takes you 👉 ow.ly/ILx550ZJiOG (OU login req) #NationalReadABookDay

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 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... 👇 ow.ly/LNjy50YzGg7 #Misinformation

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New to OU study (or the OU library) and champing at the bit to get started on your new module? Why not check out our 'Getting started with the online library' guide. You'll find all you need to know about the amazing resources you have access to as an OU student. 👇 ow.ly/o62E50ZHzMU

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Join one of our two guided campus tours during #HeritageOpenDays2026 and explore the unique history of the OU’s #MiltonKeynes site. 📍 Betty Boothroyd Library, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes 📅 16 September, 12pm and 1.30pm 🔗 More info: ow.ly/s2oR50ZHg26

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

There are so many social networks out there - how can you make the most of them? 📱 Find out how social networks can help you make valuable contacts, keep up-to-date & present yourself effectively online with this pathway from Being digital 👉 ow.ly/Zy7L50ZvHR2 #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Starting a new module or finding your feet with OU study? 📚 Our FREE Study Support & Personal Finance collection on Libby is full of ebooks, audiobooks and magazines to help you study with confidence, stay organised and manage your money 👉 ow.ly/8Yei50Znbxr #OUstudents

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

'Empowering Black Leadership: A Study of Power and Agency in Developing Community Leadership in Toxteth, Liverpool' by Dr. Sonia Bassey explores how Black community leaders are navigating institutional barriers and creating positive change. Read on ORO 🔗 ow.ly/UXkG50ZF2H4 #ThesisThursday

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Women@OU Book Club brings colleagues together each month to discuss books on professional growth, leadership and development. 📖 Explore our resource list to see some of the titles the club has been reading and recommending 👉 ow.ly/F4aR50YzGwf #WomenBookClub

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Listen for free with Libby! 🎧 #OUstudents and staff can access free audiobooks, from new releases by Meera Syal and John Kenney to classics by George Orwell. Whether you're commuting, walking or relaxing, there's something for every mood 👉 ow.ly/SAJn50ZnblQ

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Heritage Open Days are back at The Open University! Join us on Wednesday 16 September for a day of FREE events, including: ✅ Campus tours ✅ OU Archive Cinema screenings ✅ Exhibitions and special displays Open to all 👉 ow.ly/svvh50ZBW1G #HeritageOpenDays #MiltonKeynes

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The climate crisis affects us all - but understanding it is the first step toward making a difference. 🌍💚 Our #Sustainability resource list brings together books, articles and more to help you explore climate change and ways we can create a more sustainable future 👉 ow.ly/3HMu50YzG0i

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

From fantasy and mystery to comics, crafts and audiobooks, there's something for every young reader this summer. 📖🌞 Explore our Young Readers and Young Adult collections on Libby and OverDrive: Young adult readers 👉 ow.ly/riSo50ZuCm8 Young readers 👉 ow.ly/75U150ZuCm9

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

There are loads of great online tools & gadgets that can help you with a wide range of tasks. But how do you judge its quality? 💻🤔 Find out how to evaluate online tools for their relevance to your purpose & use them to the best effect 👉 ow.ly/Gzy150ZvHPf #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

From activism to creative expression, LGBTQ+ communities have shaped history and culture in powerful ways. 🏳️‍🌈🌈 Explore our resource list to discover books, articles and resources featuring LGBTQ+ authors, artists and influential voices.... 👇 ow.ly/BhQt50YzFS0 #LGBTQ

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Navigating your way through all the acronyms swirling round the Higher Education sector can be a minefield. But did you know there's a glossary of OU and Higher Education acronyms on the Library website? Never be in the dark again - check it out at 👇 ow.ly/KLre50ZwaTf

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Looking for your next great read this summer? 📚🏖️ Browse our Young Adult collection on Libby and OverDrive, packed with bestselling fiction, fantasy, mysteries, graphic novels, biographies, non-fiction and audiobooks. Free for OU students and staff 👉 ow.ly/GskO50ZgLT4

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Not everything you see online is true. 🌐⚠️ The OU Library’s new Being digital pathway, Spotting and Stopping False Information, helps you understand how false and misleading information spreads and how to spot it in different forms👉 ow.ly/zT9Z50Z75Yb #WorldWideWebDay

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Understanding #race and #ethnicity helps us better understand the world and each other. 🫶 Our curated resource list explores the histories and experiences of people of colour through books, research and learning resources selected by the OU BME Staff Network... 👇 ow.ly/RK7m50YzBia

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

As #SouthAsianHeritageMonth continues, explore our curated resource list & Libby collection, featuring recommendations from colleagues of South Asian heritage. Discover bestselling novels, memoirs, graphic novels, folklore & more: 📖 ow.ly/IoIn50ZfFms 📚 ow.ly/ctiG50ZfETq #SAHM2026

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Our online library has a world of information at your disposal! 💻📱 This short pathway from Being digital introduces you to the rich variety of online resources provided by OU Library Services 👉 ow.ly/Qhbw50ZixPT #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Need a cure for the summer holiday "I'm bored!"? 🙈 Explore our Young Readers and Young Adult collections on Libby and OverDrive, with ebooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines and more. 📚 Young Readers: ow.ly/YgBT50ZgMLF 📖 Young Adult: ow.ly/4RFG50ZgME5 Free for OU students and staff.

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but it remains under-researched and often stigmatised. Our Menopause resource list brings together books, podcasts and other resources to support learning, understanding and open conversations... 👇 ow.ly/5iXT50YzBui #Menopause

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you search the web. 🌐 Often, just making sure you're using the correct keywords can help. This activity introduces some simple tips to help you navigate your way through seemingly endless search results 👉 ow.ly/ZQjF50ZixP0 #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Discover stories from across South Asia 🌏 From literary fiction and memoirs to folklore and graphic novels, our #SouthAsianHeritageMonth collection offers a wide range of voices and perspectives from across the region and diaspora communities 👇 ow.ly/V9lz50ZfCcr #SAHM2026

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Fake images, misleading posts, and distorted data are everywhere online. 🔍 Our new Being digital pathway, Spotting and Stopping False Information, shows you how to recognise these tactics and understand how false and misleading information spreads 👉 ow.ly/FtQw50Z75WZ

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Looking for ways to keep young readers entertained this summer? 🧑‍🧒‍🧒📖 Explore our Young Readers collection on Libby and OverDrive, with ebooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines, biographies, fantasy, crafts and more. Free for OU students and staff 👉 ow.ly/6zHO50ZgLyf

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#OTD in 1606, Dutch painter Rembrandt was born. He is often described as a gifted storyteller, using light & shade to dramatic effect in his work, and displaying an uncompromising realism. Why not take a few moments to browse his work in Bridgeman Education👉https://ow.ly/bxLp50ZjaWf (OU login req).

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Research is richer when it includes a wide range of perspectives. 🔎🔬 Our Diverse Voices curated resource list helps you discover writers and resources from diverse and often marginalised communities around the world 👉 ow.ly/bNfy50YzBkt #DiverseVoices

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Have you considered how your posts project a particular image of yourself when you communicate online? 📱🤔 This activity introduces you to some of the factors which contribute to your online reputation & how to present yourself effectively 👉 ow.ly/trqR50ZixLF #BeingDigital

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Looking for reading inspiration this #SouthAsianHeritageMonth? Browse our Libby and OverDrive collection, curated by colleagues of South Asian heritage, featuring titles such as A Thousand Splendid Suns, Brotherless Night and The Good Immigrant. 📖 ow.ly/ZNSA50ZfQJE #SAHM2026

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

You may not be able to carry all 20 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary around with you, but OU students and staff have 24/7 access at their fingertips via the OU online library! 👇 ow.ly/ajBm50Zj2uN

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

There's still time to apply for our Senior Library Manager (Records Management) vacancy. ⌛ Help shape the future of records management by leading innovative, compliant recordkeeping & supporting the adoption of emerging technologies. 👉 ow.ly/qakb50ZgQ6L Closing date: 12 July #LibraryJobs

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Want to explore the history and impact of feminist movements? Our International Women’s Week resource list highlights books and research that celebrate women’s voices and explore the journey toward gender equality... 👇 ow.ly/72j750YzCzT #WomenEmpowerment

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