Offers access to the vast content of the newly redesigned Grove Art Online and the complete Oxford art reference collection.

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The most authoritative music reference source. Includes the encyclopaedia of popular music.

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COBRA - The Complete Business Reference Adviser is a comprehensive, practical and continually updated database for anyone who wants to start a business. Information includes how to write a business or marketing plan, or research into new markets.

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Go Citizen. An online study resource for candidates preparing for the Life in the UK Test (you will need an email address to sign up for this).

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It is the most comprehensive English dictionary. Not only will it give you the full meaning of a word, it also explains its origins.

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Oxford Dictionaries contains bilingual language content in a range of languages. Currently these are Arabic Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

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Theory Test Pro is an online simulation of the UK's driving theory test (you will need an email address to sign up for this).

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An e-book is a digital version of a book that can be downloaded and read on a computer or portable device. The e-library collection contains e-books for all ages, which is free to library members.

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Audio books can be downloaded from this site.

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Learn new skills online with world-class universities and industry experts. Develop your career, learn a new skill, or pursue your hobbies with flexible online courses

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online courses from the world’s leading experts, in subjects such as science, business, maths and health

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The Great Courses Library Collection contains 100's of courses with in-depth video lectures on subjects like Science, Health & Wellness, and much more

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View full digital copies of your favourite magazines with Barking and Dagenham Libraries and RB Digital

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Comics for all ages including Marvel series

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Comic collection including Lego comics and the Archie comics series

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One of the world's most authoritative reference works. Provides information on Art, History, Geography, Science and many other subjects, supplemented by links to magazine articles and websites. It's also a good source of related illustrations and video content.
Library members can access a choice of three age-specific sections: Junior, Student or Adult. Just enter your library card number in the login box to access the service.

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For ages 14 and over

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For ages 5 - 11 years

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For ages 11 - 14 years

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The largest family history site online with over 4 billion names in worldwide historical records. Includes National birth, marriage and death indexes for England and Wales 1841-1901 and census records 1841-1901. Visit Ancestry library edition

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Practice for the IELTS - academic test with this free resource. if you register with your e/mail address you will be able to track your progress.

Just log in using your Barking and Dagenham library card.

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Practice for the IELTS -general test with this interactive site. This includes skills focus on Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The site includes tutorials, video advice, mock tests and activities.

Just log in using your Barking and Dagenham library card.

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Provides online access to UK national, local and regional newspapers and also 120 international titles from around the world. There is access to current and archived editions of newspapers and news services of the titles available. Searches can be made from a single title or a range of titles and dates.

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All Barking and Dagenham libraries are registered as UK online Centres. Learn My Way is a website of free online courses for beginners, helping people develop digital skills to make the most of the online world.

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This service provides up to date IT based lessons and tutorials categorised in one user friendly computer and technology training directory. The learning includes 'staying safe online'

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Whether you are an independent learner or a digital champion, this site has everything you need to improve your computer skills and boost your digital confidence.

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Dictionary of National Biography features thousands of detailed biographies of people either born in Britain or who made significant contributions to British history. No-one living is included, but its coverage extends up until 2006 for year of death.

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An unparalleled collection of reference books covers the entire subject spectrum from accountancy to zoology.

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The UK's first comprehensive reference source with articles addressing contemporary social issues. For example rights and discrimination, drugs, crime and the environment. Very useful for school projects and general interest.

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An online resource which improves your grammar skills in 6 weeks.

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Ziptales helps make reading fun!
The online library consists of over 550 interactive stories and activities with voice overs, animations, quizzes, games and more for children aged 4 - 12 years.

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