Online information resources
All library members have free access from home to these quality information databases. All you need is your borrower number from your library card. If you are not yet a library member find out how to join
The online information websites you can use are listed below.
Use the following links to learn about the sites and find how to login using your library card borrower number:
New - Oxford Language Dictionaries Online
Fully searchable, completely comprehensive bilingual dictionaries, and unique study materials that provide extra help with learning in French, Spanish, German and Italian.
New - Who’s Who and Who was Who
Search for information about famous and influential people of today and from the past, going back to 1898. This was the first biographical book of its kind and is among the world’s most recognised and respected works of reference.
Oxford Reference Online
A world of information; over 100 dictionary, language, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press. A fully-indexed, cross-searchable database information on every subject – from astronomy to zoology.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
More than 50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2002. It contains no living people but includes people from all walks of life who have shaped British history world-wide.
Oxford English Dictionary
The very last word on the English language. It contains the meaning, history and pronunciation of over half a million words.
Grove Art Online
The largest encyclopedia of the visual arts from prehistory to the present day. Students, artists, art lovers – this is for you.
Grove Music Online
Music & musicians from jazz to opera, all aspects of music, its history and performance. Hear it as well as read about it!
Encyclopaedia Britannica
The world’s most trusted source of information online. Enjoy instant access to every topic imaginable in over 120,000 articles, a world atlas, thousands of images and videos, a dictionary and thesaurus, and a guide to the web's best sites. There is something for everyone.
World Book Encyclopedia
World Book contains over 25,000 articles and 27,500 illustrations, photos and charts, as well as a dictionary and interactive atlas. Especially useful for young people with articles supporting the National Curriculum.
Infotrac Newspapers
Access to 10 national newspapers from 1985 to date, 50 journals and periodicals covering subjects from astronomy and computing right through to geography and science. Also The Times digital archive from 1785-1985. If it made the headlines it’s here!
You can also reserve and renew your library books, CDs and DVDs online using our online Library Catalogue.
