24/7 digital library

Use this guide to find ebooks and other library services online.

These resources can only be accessed from the computers in the library

Access To Research

Access to Research provides free digital access to over 1.5 million academic articles from more than 8,400 journals. Explore in-depth information on topics such as art, business, engineering, history, languages, politics, mathematics, and the sciences, with content from academic journals and conference proceedings. This service is offered in collaboration with librarians and publishers. Please note that not all articles have been made available free of charge by the publisher.

Ancestry

Ancestry Library Edition allows you to search for family history records online, providing access from the 1841-1901 UK censuses.

BFI Replay

BFI Replay features 1000's of films, television programmes and videos from the past. The quality of video differs and some may not be complete with defective sounds and images compared to licensed film and videos of today.

Issues Online

Issues Online is primarily aimed at students seeking a better understanding of the world around them and the issues that affect their lives, but it is also useful for anyone researching social issues.

Directory of Social Change (Funding resources)

Company giving for organisations

The guide is aimed at all voluntary organisations seeking support from corporates, and companies looking to develop their community-giving strategy, along with research organisations and individuals.

Grants-making charities funding Individuals 

Grants for Individuals digital resource helps identify grants for individuals experiencing hardship or for educational purposes. It allows you to enter a specific criteria and find the trusts likely to help with funding.

Trust Funding

Trust funding provides you with all the information needed in making applications to the trusts; most likely to fund several causes and increase fundraising.