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We still can’t believe the OU turned 50 last year! Time flys when everyone is having fun! :D
Are you interested in hearing how the OU Library has changed over the past 50 years? Then join us and listen in to Wendy and Matthew telling us how 😊!
👉🎧 http://ow.ly/ZVm950ybLF0
... We’d love to know what you think of our podcasts in this short survey: http://ow.ly/h8XO50ybLF1
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Starting your Monday off on the right note. A little bit of motivation and inspiration to set you up for a positive week 😊
“Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.”
Remember we're here to support you! The Library Helpdesk is open 24/7 at http://ow.ly/ac3150xX1Ul
... #MotivationalMondays #OULibraryInspired
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What happens in an online library? Come see for yourself as a Student Shadow! http://bit.ly/library_shadow
Check out the highlights of Amy's shadowing day https://youtu.be/fmEU-zz8kSI and learn more about the programme at http://ow.ly/tkXw50yd47I
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Want to know how to get involved with the OU Students Association on or off-campus? Then you NEED to listen to this podcast to find out more! 👇🎧 http://ow.ly/7Fzo50ybLz8
... We’d love to know what you think of our podcasts in this short survey: http://ow.ly/t8W550ybLz7
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In Chapter Six, 'Talons and tea leaves', of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', Rubeus Hagrid didn't pat, tap, hug, or sing to 'The Monster Book of Monsters', he opens it by stroking it.
"'Yeh've got ter stroke 'em,' said Hagrid, as though this was the most obvious thing in the world."
Thank you for playing along!... #NationalStorytellingWeek
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the OU Library? Now's your chance to find out!
Let us know if you'd like to be a Student Shadow and visit the Walton Hall campus http://bit.ly/library_shadow
Learn more at http://ow.ly/W0ws50yd3v4 and check out Alison's video to see what she got up to on her shadow day https://youtu.be/dflAUlYdJrg #OUStudentShadows #OUStudentAssociation OU Students Association

In 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', how did Rubeus Hagrid open 'The Monster Book of Monsters'?
Did he: A. Pat it B. Sing to it... C. Stroke it D. Hug it E. Tap it twice with his left forefinger
We'll reveal the answer tomorrow! #NationalStorytellingWeek
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"Tracks," said Piglet. "Paw marks." He gave a little squeak of excitement. "Oh, Pooh! Do you think it's a - a - a Woozle?"
The Woozle appears, or rather doesn't, in Chapter Three of 'Winnie-The-Pooh', 'In which Pooh and Piglet go hunting and nearly catch a Woozle'.
Piglet, fortunately, doesn't get to meet the Heffalump in Chapter Five.
... Our last storytelling question is about another Harry Potter story... #NationalStorytellingWeek
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Celebrate Welsh Language Music Day with some music from the Naxos Music Library 🎵
Here's one to get you started: The World of Wales in Song http://ow.ly/C2mD50yghnG (OU login req)
... #dyddmiwsigcymru https://gov.wales/welsh-language-music-da y
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What happens in an online library? Come see for yourself as a Student Shadow! http://bit.ly/library_shadow
Check out the highlights of Amy's shadowing day https://youtu.be/fmEU-zz8kSI and learn more about the programme at http://ow.ly/tkXw50yd47I
#OULibraryStudentShadows

Need some tips on how to prepare and keep calm during the exam season? Don’t worry, the Library has your back! Click on the link and listen to our podcast ‘Keep calm and study on’ 👇🎧 http://ow.ly/cx8I50ybLvg
We’d love to know what you think of our podcasts in this short survey:... http://ow.ly/KkPe50ybLvf
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Incy Wincy librarian climbed up the working week. It was so very busy, poor Incy was quite washed out! Then along came the weekend, and took away the strain. So Incy Wincy librarian felt refreshed, and ready to climb the week again!
... Have a happy Friday, and a very restful weekend!
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"Tracks," said Piglet. "Paw marks." He gave a little squeak of excitement. "Oh, Pooh! Do you think it's a - a - a..."
A. Heffalump B. Kanga C. Eeyore... D. Woozle E. Baby Roo
We'll reveal the answer tomorrow! #NationalStorytellingWeek
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Mrs Sigourney Howard is aunt to which character in 'The Great Gatsby'?
It wasn't Nick Carraway, Daisy Buchanan, Myrtle Wilson, or Jay Gatsby. It was...
Jordan Baker.
... There'll be another question along soon! #NationalStorytellingWeek
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DID YOU JUST CALL ME COMPLETELY SHELFLESS?
Oh no, sorry I must’ve been daydreaming.. you said you’d like to know more about how ebooks get on to the virtual shelves and how you can get the best out of them!
Tune in to our podcast to find out how!... http://ow.ly/ryqr50ybLgh
We’d love to know what you think of our podcasts in this short survey: http://ow.ly/Ts8050ybLgi
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Need to talk? If you’re having a rough time you can access online support 24-hours a day, 7 days a week at Big White Wall.
https://oustudents.com/big-white-wall
This resource is free to OU students & provides a safe space for you to get things off your chest and learn how to improve and self-manage your mental health and wellbeing. #TimeToTalk