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Online reference and information 

East Riding of Yorkshire library members can enjoy the benefits of free access to up to date and reliable information from some of the world's most trusted resources.

All resources can be accessed without limits on the library computers. You can also access nearly all of these resources from home and on your mobile devices. In some instances you may need your library card number for full access unless you are using a computer in the library.

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Access to researchAccess to researchAcademic articles and research.  Search online from anywhere then visit your library to access the full text from a library computer.  You will be able to print one copy only. Access to...
Ancestry library edition logoAncestry Library EditionHistorical census information. Trace your family tree, house history and much more. To access within an East Riding library Ancestry Library Edition (external website) Find a...
British Newspaper Archive logoBritish Newspaper ArchiveThe British Newspaper Archive is a partnership between the British Library and Findmypast to digitise the British Library's vast collection of newspapers. The British Newspaper Archive contains...
COBRAComplete Business Reference Adviser (COBRA)COBRA is a unique directory of business information, providing guides on setting up a specific business (e.g. a Hairdressers or IT Consultant) and guides on the practical aspects of setting up (e.g....
Digital ArchiveDigital ArchiveBrowse the Digital Archive, powered by Preservica. Keep checking back as we add more selected content from our archive of over 150,000 digital files. Using Preservica's cutting edge digital...
Overdrive_AudioDigital AudiobooksListen while you work, walk or wait. With our free eAudiobook service you can choose from over 2,500 tiles and select up to 8 to download at any one time to listen to on your compatible Android,...
BorrowBoxDigital Books and Digital AudiobooksUsing your Library card number and PIN, Log In to a free and secure eBook and eAudiobook service. Browse over 3,300 eBooks, 650 eAudiobooks, and select up to 8 of each to download at any one time to...
Overdrive_MagazinesDigital MagazinesHundreds of free popular magazines including titles such as Amateur Photographer, BBC Good Food, Computer Active, Cosmopolitan, Hello!, Mother and Baby, Top Gear, Woman's Own, plus access to a year...
PressReader Digital NewspapersDigital NewspapersYou can read over 160 UK newspapers, over 140 from other countries, in 60 different languages, plus 100s of previous issues. Select auto-download on your favourite newspapers to have them delivered...
Britannica Library JuniorEncyclopedia Britannica JuniorFor 5 - 11 year olds.  The Britannica Junior website is part of Encyclopaedia Britannica Library Edition, which offers content at three different levels. Britannica Junior is designed for...
Britannica Library AdultEncyclopedia Britannica Online Library EditionThe Encyclopaedia Britannica Library Edition website brings together the world-renowned content of the encyclopedia, with the speed and convenience of the Internet. To gain access to the site...
Britannica Library StudentEncyclopedia Britannica student library editionFor students aged 12-18 the Britannica Student website is part of Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Library Edition, which offers content at three different levels. Britannica Student is designed...
Find My Past logoFind My Past Where will your past take you? Find My Past will help you discover and celebrate how you are uniquely connected. Billions of digitised records and clever site tools are available for you to find new...
Full FactFull FactFull Fact is the UK's independent factchecking charity.
Latitude buildingsOrdnance Survey location plansNeed a map? We can help! Our professional staff can produce and print Ordnance Survey maps to meet your needs. Maps are suitable for planning and building regulations applications and can be adapted...
What was here?What was here?‘What Was Here?’ Your Window on the Past. Get this FREE app and discover the past of the East Yorkshire region with historical photos & maps, brought to you by East Riding Archives....

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