24/7 reference
You can access a wealth of information through our libraries, both in traditional and in electronic formats. The databases below allow you to get articles online from quality sources like encyclopaedias, reference works, historical accounts and newspapers and magazines. If you are prompted for a username and password that is not your library barcode, please email us for the details. If you are not a library member and you want to use any of these resources, contact your local library for joining details.
Our online resources
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| Britannica Junior for ages 5 - 11 A trusted reference work suitable for primary school children. No barcode or password needed if you are using a library PC. Please enter your library barcode if you are using this site from home. |
| Britannica Student for ages 12 - 18 A more advanced version for secondary school pupils and students. No barcode or password needed if you are using a library PC. Please enter your library barcode if you are using this site from home. |
| Encyclopaedia Britannica for ages 18+ The classic version of Britannica. No barcode or password needed if you are using a library PC. Please enter your library barcode if you are using this site from home. |
| NewsUK allows you to search the full text all UK national newspapers and a selection of local papers. It also includes magazines like the Spectator, the Economist and the New Statesman. Enter your library barcode for access from any PC. |
| EDINA: The Statistical Accounts of Scotland These accounts of Scottish life from the 18th and 19th centuries are invaluable resources for anyone studying or interested in Scottish history. Contact us using the email address above to get a username and password. |
Driving theory test
The DSA’s official test questions for cars, motorcycles, PCVs, LGVs and hazard perception clips and an online version of the Highway Code are available to members of the library on: http://eastrenfrewshire.theorytestpro.co.uk
The Annual Register
The Annual Register is a long-established reference work, written and published each year, recording and analysing the year’s major events, developments and trends throughout the world. It was first written in 1758 under the editorship of the eminent philosopher and statesman, Edmund Burke, and has been produced continuously since that date.
You will need to log in to view The Annual Register website, please submit your email address below and we will email you a username and password.
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