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Members of Cheshire Libraries can use this Virtual Reference Library from any computer in the world with Internet access. Have your membership number to hand when you wish to consult the resources below, which have been subscribed to by Cheshire Libraries on your behalf. If you are not a member, see how to join the library. Membership is free!

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Online Resources Click on an image below to access the resource and enter your library card number where prompted
Britannica Online Library Edition - for ages 18+.		Britannica Junior - for ages 5 - 11.
The full text of this multi-volume dictionary of the English language. Enter CHES followed by your library card number (using uppercase letters) when prompted.		Britannica Student - for ages 12 - 18.
Over 100 authoritative titles from Oxford University Press's premium reference service. Enter CHES followed by your library card number when prompted.		100 ready reference titles including: dictionaries, encyclopaedias, Who's Who.
Search this newspaper, journal and magazine archive. Note: Access not available to members who have joined online via the catalogue. Visit your local library to upgrade your membership to access this site.		This site offers The Times Digital Archive: the full text and digital scans of The Times from 1785 to 1985. Note: Access not available to members who have joined online via the catalogue. Visit your local library to upgrade your membership to access this site.
A major archive of national and regional newspapers and journals, many in full text format.		56,000 scholarly biographies from 2,400 years of British history. Enter CHES followed by your library card number when prompted.
Oxford Art Online is an integrated online dictionary of art and artists. Enter CHES followed by your library card number when prompted.		Oxford Music Online is an integrated online dictionary of music and musicians. Enter CHES followed by your library card number when prompted.
Online science encyclopedia providing full access to the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, including illustrations, animations, image galleries, biographies of scientists and the latest science and technology news.		Worldwide company and product information.
Covers a wide range of topics on contemporary social issues.		The free People's Network live enquiry service where you can ask a librarian your question at any time of the day or night. Note: this is a national service. If you have a question about Cheshire libraries, please contact your local library.
Europe Direct - an information network throughout the European Union. Library card not needed to access this resource.

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