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 👇 https://ow.ly/KLre50ZwaTf

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 👉 https://ow.ly/GskO50ZgLT4

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👉 https://ow.ly/zT9Z50Z75Yb #WorldWideWebDay

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... 👇 https://ow.ly/RK7m50YzBia

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: 📖 https://ow.ly/IoIn50ZfFms 📚 https://ow.ly/ctiG50ZfETq #SAHM2026

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 👉 https://ow.ly/Qhbw50ZixPT #BeingDigital

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: https://ow.ly/YgBT50ZgMLF 📖 Young Adult: https://ow.ly/4RFG50ZgME5 Free for OU students and staff.

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... 👇 https://ow.ly/5iXT50YzBui #Menopause

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 👉 https://ow.ly/ZQjF50ZixP0 #BeingDigital

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 👇 https://ow.ly/V9lz50ZfCcr #SAHM2026

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 👉 https://ow.ly/FtQw50Z75WZ

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 👉 https://ow.ly/6zHO50ZgLyf

#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).

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 👉 https://ow.ly/bNfy50YzBkt #DiverseVoices

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 👉 https://ow.ly/trqR50ZixLF #BeingDigital

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. 📖 https://ow.ly/ZNSA50ZfQJE #SAHM2026

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! 👇 https://ow.ly/ajBm50Zj2uN

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. 👉 https://ow.ly/qakb50ZgQ6L Closing date: 12 July #LibraryJobs

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... 👇 https://ow.ly/72j750YzCzT #WomenEmpowerment

There's still time to apply for our Senior Library Manager vacancy. ⌛ We're looking for a strategic leader to manage faculty partnerships and lead a key Library service area, ensuring our services evolve to meet our community's needs. 👉 https://ow.ly/vmVA50ZgPIf Closing date: 7 July #LibraryJobs

Think you can always tell what’s true online? 👨‍💻💡 Our new Being digital pathway, Spotting and Stopping False Information, will help you test and strengthen your skills in identifying false and misleading information 👉 https://ow.ly/JzJX50Z75Rq

Join us in celebrating #SouthAsianHeritageMonth. We've worked with the OU BME Network to create a reading list showcasing authors from South Asia and the South Asian diaspora, highlighting diverse stories, histories and cultures 👇 https://ow.ly/88b850ZfBnI #SAHM2026

Looking for your next great read this #PrideMonth? 📖🌈 Discover LGBTQ+ fiction, inspiring memoirs, thought-provoking non-fiction, audiobooks and magazines on Libby & OverDrive - all available free with your OU login. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Read, listen and explore 👉 https://ow.ly/tAxN50Z5aEM

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 👉 https://ow.ly/yuRi50Z657r #BeingDigital

We're hiring a Senior Library Manager to lead the University's records management service, driving modern recordkeeping practices & helping ensure information is managed effectively across the University. For more details and to apply 👉 https://ow.ly/iMNN50ZgQ1t Closing date: 12 July #LibraryJobs

We're delighted to be working with MAKES SENSE TO ME as part of our new Reading for Pleasure collection. 📖 The world's first bookshop specialising in #neurodiversity, they champion books created with neurodivergent and/or disabled participation. Learn more👉 https://ow.ly/gP0S50ZgVfa #IndieBookshop

MAKES SENSE TO ME | The Neurodivergent Bookshop

Discover the world’s first neurodiversity-specialist bookshop! This disabled-led ND community offers books on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Tourette’s & Mental Health. Resources for neurodiversity at work, school & home exclusively featuring Neurodivergent & Disabled voices. Find sensory aids, fidget toys & handmade gifts!

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We’re hiring a Senior Library Manager to play a key leadership role in developing innovative library services, working closely with academic teams to enhance the student experience and embed library support across the curriculum. 👉 https://ow.ly/Vnyf50ZgPqb Closing Date: 7 July 2026 #LibraryJobs

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 👉 https://ow.ly/eQla50Z656x #BeingDigital

Today is #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay - celebrating the achievements of women in engineering and STEM fields. 👷🏻‍♀️⚙️ Explore our Women and Girls in STEM resource list featuring books, articles and resources on gender representation and women shaping STEM 👇 https://ow.ly/WzMx50Z5u4n #INWED26

🌞🌻Happy Summer Solstice 🌻🌞