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Ancestry.com Library Edition – Lots of information and records for family historians from all over the world
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Britannica Library Edition – THE classic Encyclopaedia, with added multimedia and images. Suitable for all ages including young people and adults aged 14 + |
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Use your library card barcode number to log in.
If you are using a Wakefield Libraries computer you can access the resource directly without logging in here http://library.eb.co.uk/eb
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Britannica Junior - Classic Encyclopaedia, with added multimedia and images aimed at 6-10 year olds |
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Use your library card barcode number to log in.
If you are using a Wakefield Libraries computer you can access the resource directly without logging in here http://library.eb.co.uk/elementary
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Britannica Student - Classic Encyclopaedia, with added multimedia and images aimed at 10-14 year olds |
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If you are using a Wakefield Libraries computer you can access the resource directly without logging in here http://library.eb.co.uk/comptons
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Britannica Academic Edition – THE classic Encyclopaedia, with added multimedia and images aimed at the student market aged 14+
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British 19th Century Newspapers – A selection of British Newspapers from the 19th Century, great database for those interested in British History and for family historians
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CANS Citizens Advice Notes Series – Legal information and advice from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, topics include benefits, civil and domestic issues.
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Civil Service Yearbook - Information on the structure, departments and key personnel of the Civil Service |
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Available at Wakefield Drury Lane Library |
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Ebsco GreenFILE™ - Articles on environmental topics
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Ebsco Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts™ - Articles on library and information-related topics
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Ebsco Teacher Reference Center – Articles on educational topics aimed at teachers |
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Find My Past Community Edition – Lots of information and records for family historians mainly from the UK
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Available on library computers only no login required |
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ICC Plum – Search UK companies accounts and reports, view directors information and create mailing lists. |
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Available at Wakefield Balne Lane Learning and Local Studies Library only |
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Issues Online - Current social/current affairs/environmental topics arranged by subject with statistics and links to further information. Aimed at young adults - ideal to help with homework and coursework
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Life in Great Britain - Online preparation course, practice papers and revision tools for the current UK citizenship test
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Available only at Wakefield Drury Lane, Pontefract, Sandal and Knottingley Libraries |
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OneClickDigital - Download hundreds of e-audiobooks for free anywhere, anytime |
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Oxford Art Online - Excellent reference dictionary of art and artists, including thousands of pictures, definitions and much more
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Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - Thousands of fascinating biographies and images of renowned British personalities who died before 2005
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Oxford English Dictionary - THE premier dictionary of the English language |
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Use your library card barcode number to log in.
Alternately if you are within a Wakefield District library this link -http://www.oed.com/ - will allow you instant access without the need to log in first.
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Oxford Music Online - Excellent reference dictionary of music and musicians, including the Grove Encyclopaedia of Popular Music, popular discography and much more
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Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection - Extensive collection of reference books from Oxford University Press including foreign language dictionaries and everything else from Accounting to Zoology!
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Peoples Network Enquire - 'Enquire' is a free 24/7 "live chat" service from the People's Network that instantly connects you a member of library staff who is trained to help you find the answers to your questions.
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No login required |
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Theory Test Pro - Theory Test Pro is a highly realistic online simulation of the UK's official driving theory test. It contains the entire official test question bank, hazard perception video clips and an online version of the Highway Code.
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Use your library card barcode number to log in. You will need a valid email address to set up a free account to record your scores and learning progress. |
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Transparent Language Online – Language learning courses in over 80 languages. |
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Register on a computer at a Wakefield District Library then proceed with learning at your leisure from your home computer using your library card barcode number to log in |
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TrustFunding UK – An essential fundraising tool, all the information you need to make applications to the trusts most likely to fund your cause and increase your fundraising success.
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Available at Wakefield Balne Lane Learning and Local Studies Library only |
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UK Newsstand - Full text of UK national and regional newspaper articles updated daily
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Which? - Search for consumer information, reviews and recommendations. Available in 3 of our Libraries across the district - please ask at the library counter for access information. Paper copies of the full 'Which' magazine (latest issue plus back copies for the year) are also available at these libraries. Wakefield Reference and Information Library has longer runs of back copies.
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Available only at Wakefield Drury Lane, Pontefract and Castleford libraries |
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Who Else Writes Like? - A comprehensive database designed to help both adult and junior fiction readers who have read all the books by their favourite authors and are seeking new names to try. This site lists writers who write in a similar genre or style and includes lists of literary prizewinners as well as authors’ own websites.
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Use your library card barcode number to log in. Automatically logs in from library computers |
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Who’s Who and Who Was Who - Thousands of biographies of renowned British personalities currently living or dead |
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