The open university Library offers an information service for the external community to assist in completing your research project successfully.
Our Services
Issuing Library memberships (temporary)
You can get the main library membership for a specific period of time for reference purposes.
Finding relevant information at any point in the research process/ Literature survey
We will guide you in finding relevant, quality research papers and other information resources for your research study.
Citation management
You can get consultation on inserting in-text citations, developing a list of references, and using reference management tools.
Workshops and training
We conduct workshops on research methodology, literature searching, avoiding plagiarism, data analysis, and formatting.
Service charges
The payment should be made to the main library circulation counter at your first arrival.
| Service | Rate (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Research guidance | 500.00 per hour |
| Searching and providing information resources | 1000.00 per article |
| Workshops and training | Rates may vary |
| 01 year temporary library membership | 10,000.00 per person |
| 06 months temporary library membership | 5,000.00 per person |
| 01 month temporary library membership | 2,500.00 per person |
What we do:
A research consultation service is an appointment with a librarian of the Open University for in-depth support. We will match your needs with a librarian who has expertise in the subject area and arrange a time to guide you.
Who is eligible for this service:
This service is available for any external researcher and research students.
How to make an appointment/ Forward your inquiry:
Fill out the Research Consultation Service form available in the OUSL library website to request for an appointment or forward your research need. You can get consultation either by visiting in person or online via zoom.
What we do:
A research consultation service is an appointment with a librarian of the Open University for getting in-depth support for your research. We will match your needs with a librarian who has expertise in the subject areas of your requirement and arrange a time to teach and guide you.
Who is eligible to this service:
This service is available for any external researcher and research students.