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eReference library - encyclopaedias, dictionaries and newspapers online
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| Access to Research | Discover a world of published academic research at your local library. The Access to Research initiative gives public access to articles on health, biological research, engineering and social sciences. The articles are from over 8000 academic and professional journals from all over the world. |
Books and reading |
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| Good Reads | Meet your next favourite book |
| Fantastic Fiction | Information on over 500,000 books |
| The Reading Agency | A charity whose mission is to inspire more people to read |
| National Literacy Trust | Works with schools and communities to improve literacy |
Reading support |
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| Book Trust | Recommended books for all ages from babies to teens; search the Bookfinder by age and theme; find out about awards and prizes |
| Words for Life | Reading advice for parents and carers including milestones, tips, book recommendations, free downloadable activities for children from birth to age. |
Homework and study |
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| BBC Education | BBC Bitesize free online study support resource for school-age students in the United Kingdom. Search for learning resources by level, subject and topic. |
| Primary Homework Help | Website for primary age homework resources. |
General knowledge |
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| Encyclopaedia Britannica | The well known encyclopaedia |
| Dictionary.com | Online English dictionary |
| Thesaurus.com | Online thesaurus |
| Wikipedia | Please remember that it is based on a model of openly editable content.Wikipedia is a wiki, meaning that anyone can edit any unprotected page and improve articles immediately for all readers. This means that you can’t be one hundred percent certain that all the details in the article are correct and based on authoritative sources. |
Online safety |
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| Get safe online | Leasing source of easy-to-understand information on online safety. |
Local and Family History |
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| Derby Local Studies and Family History Library | Research local and family history |
| Derby’s history – a digital archive | A curated selection of digitised material from the Local Studies and Family History Library |
| Delve into the rich history of Derby, Derbyshire and Nottingham through an extensive online collection of photos, postcards, glass plates and engravings from our county libraries. | |
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Full text of newspapers from 19th and 20th centuries – Free access to this popular online resource is available on Public PCs at Derby Local Studies and Family History Library. |
| Free access to this popular online family history resource is available on Public PCs at Derby Local Studies and Family History Library. | |
| Free access to this popular online family history resource is available on Public PCs at Derby Local Studies and Family History Library. | |
Derby Online |
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| Visit Derby | Derby official tourist information site. |
| Derby LIVE | Find out what’s on in Derby and book event tickets online. |
| Derby City Council | Derby City Council official website. Find information, report issues and book local services such as bulky waste collection. |
Health |
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| NHS Choices | UK's biggest health website. |
| livewell | Free programmes to help people in Derby live better. |
| Trent PTS | Approved NHS provider of psychological therapies. |
| Derbyshire Mind | Affiliated to the national charity. |
Jobs and careers |
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| Working, jobs and pensions | Information on government website |
| Universal Jobmatch | Apply for jobs via government website |
| Indeed | Job site with general vacancies |
| National Careers Service | Advice on learning, training and work |
| Derby.GOV Volunteering links | Including links to Do It, the UK’s national volunteering database |
| Adzuna | Job site with general vacancies |
Learning |
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| Learn my way | Offers free online courses |
| Derby Libraries | View learning opportunities on the Libraries website |
| Derby Adult Learning Service | Courses for adult learners in Derby |
| Derbyshire Community Adult Education | Courses for adult learners in Derbyshire |
| Derby College | Leaning opportunities at Derby College |
| WEA | Courses in Derby and Derbyshire |
| Derby University | Courses at Derby University |
Business |
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| Business and Self Employed | Government website |
| Business support and advice | Derby City Council |
| Regional business support service | East Midlands Chamber |
Consumer and welfare rights |
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| Benefits | Government website |
| Advice and Benefits | Derby City Council |
| Citizens Advice | England CAB website |
| Citizens Advice Mid Mercia (South Derbyshire and City) | Local CAB website |
| Entiltedto | Benefits calculator |
Law and government |
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| Legislation | Official home of UK legislation from 1267 to the present. |
| UK Parliament | MPs, Parliamentary business |
| Hansard | Verbatim record of debates |
Help with the Cost of Living |
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Community Action Derby website is here to help with rising costs including housing and rental support, food, clothing, toiletries, furniture need, help paying your bills, debt support, how to increase your income, health and well-being and more. |
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Advice and support for households |
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Support with food in Derby |
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Support with broadband social tariffs |
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Support with home energy bills |
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Support with mental health and wellbeing |
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Check the benefits and financial support you can get |
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Free mobile internet data (more about local databank) |
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Throughout our site, you will find links to external websites. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up-to-date and relevant, In Derby and Derby Libraries cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers.
If you come across any external links that don't work, we would be grateful if you could report them by email to libraries@derby.gov.uk.