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Online information library - 24/7

The library service subscribes to a number of online services, bringing reliable information to you!. You can search encyclopaedias, browse newspapers with NewsBank and find out about your rights with Cans legal information. You can also practice for your Driving Theory Test and Life in the UK Citizenship test online too. You can access any of these services using your Barking and Dagenham library card number from any internet connected computer.

Oxford online services

OUP is a well known publisher of information books. This subscription includes
Oxford Reference online, Oxford English dictionary, Oxford Dictionaries, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford Art online, Oxford Music online, and Who's Who.

Britannica online

The world famous encyclopaedia available in 3 versions:

Britannica online, Britannica junior online for ages 5-11, Britannica student online for ages 12-18

Online test websites

If you are learning to drive you can practice for your driving theory test online. If you are applying for UK Citizenship and are taking the Life in the UK test you can practice online before booking to take your test at a test centre.

Credo online

Over 500 reference titles are available from the Credo Reference service. If you are looking for information on the arts, business, geography, medicine and social sciences this is a good site to use.

Cans legal information

Cans legal information has accurate and up-to-date legal information on British and European law.

NewsBank

Online access to UK national, local and regional newspapers. Also has access to 120 titles from around the world

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition is available in your local library and the Archives and Local Studies Centre in Barking and Dagenham free of charge. You can trace your family history using this special version of the well known family history database.

COBRA - The complete business reference adviser

COBRA is a comprehensive, practical and continually updated information resource for anyone looking to start a business. Information includes how to write a business or marketing plan, or conduct research into new markets.

Issues Online

Issues is a reference source published in the UK relating to topical issues. Included are statistics and reproductions of articles and opinions on current subjects of interest e.g racism, cloning and addiction.

Contact

Ann Laskey

Performance and Improvement Manager

Barking Library

Barking Learning Centre

2 Town Square

Barking

IG11 7NB

Phone: 020 8724 8534

Fax: 020 8724 8733

Email: ann.laskey@lbbd.gov.uk