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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

 

Encyclopedia Britannica Online - Library Edition - link opens in a new browser window

Britannica Online Library Edition - for ages 18+.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online - Junior Library Edition - link opens in a new window

Britannica Junior - for ages 5 - 11.


Encyclopedia Britannica Online - Student Library Edition - link opens in a new window

Britannica Student - for ages 12 - 18.

Who's Who and Who Was Who
Enter CHES followed by your library card number when prompted.


Oxford Reference Library - link opens in a new browser window

Over 100 authoritative titles from Oxford University Press's premium reference service.
Enter CHES followed by your library card number when prompted.

Credo Reference - link opens in a new browser window

100 ready reference titles including dictionaries, encyclopaedias, and biographical information.


INFOTRAC - link opens in a new browser window

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.

Times Digital Archive - link opens in a new browser window

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.


Oxford English Dictionary - link opens in a new browser window

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.

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - link opens in a new browser window

56,000 scholarly biographies from 2,400 years of British history.
Enter CHES followed by your library card number when prompted.


Oxford Art Online logo

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 logo

Oxford Music Online is an integrated online dictionary of music and musicians.
Enter CHES followed by your library card number when prompted.


McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology - link opens in new browser window

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.

KOMPASS - link opens in a new browser window

Worldwide company and product information.


 Enquire - the People's Network live enquiry service - link opens in a new browser window

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.


Issues Online - link opens in new browser window
Covers a wide range of topics on contemporary social issues.


Europe Direct - link opens in new browser window

Europe Direct - an information network throughout the European Union.
Library card not needed to access this resource.



These additional online resources are available at our People's Network Logo Libraries

Available only in libraries

   

British Standards Online - only available in libraries

Which? Online - only available in libraries

 
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