Online Reference
Here you will find links to the information resources we subscribe to, which cover a range of subjects. Please note that some of them are only accessible from a computer at your local St.Helens Library.
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Access to Research
Website: http://www.accesstoresearch.org.uk
Access to a range of online academic research.
Features:
- Search a database of over 1.5 million academic articles
- Topics including: architecture, business, engineering, history, languages.
- mathematics, philosophy, politics and the sciences.
How do I log in?:
You will need to be using a library computer to get full use of this service. Follow the link and you will be logged in automatically.
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Ancestry
Website: http://www.ancestrylibrary.com
Research your family history with Ancestry Online.
Features:
- Search and browse historical records
- Create your family tree
- View tips and tutorials to get you started
How do I log in?:
You will need to be using a library computer to get full use of this service. Follow the link and you will be logged in automatically.
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Find My Past
Website: http://www.findmypast.co.uk
Discover your family history with Find My Past.
Features:
- Search and browse historical records
- Create your family tree
- Access special collections from local record offices and archives
- Find advice on how to start researching your family history
How do I log in?:
You will need to be using a library computer to get full use of this service. Follow the link and you will be logged in automatically.
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Website: http://www.issuesonline.co.uk/dashboard
Issues Online is a homework resource for students to help gain a better understanding of the world and the issues which affect our lives.
How do I log in?:
You will need a library card number to access this service. Follow the link and and enter your card number in the “Public Library – Barcode” section.
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Website: https://www.worldbookonline.com
World Book Online is a homework resource and encyclopedia that can be accessed from within the library.
Features:
- Listen to stories, play interactive games and watch videos
- Visit Activity Corner and test what you have learned in the classroom
- Read a wide selection of ebooks on your favourite topics
How do I log in?:
You will need to be using a library computer or wifi to get full use of this service. Follow the link and you will be logged in automatically.
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