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New Online Reference Library
Posted on 21/07/2009
Community Services
How big is the largest squid in the world? Where does the shortest man live? How do you make rubber? Why is the sky blue? Who were your ancestors?
You can find the answers along with loads of other information via the Online Reference Library service at home on your computer.
This new online service has been set up by Leicestershire County Council Library Services and provides a wide range of information which can be accessed at home on the internet.
The subject topics vary from art to health and from family history to music - even newspapers and magazines - so there is plenty of information to interest all age groups.
Whatever information you seek, just pop into your local library or use our Online Reference Library in the comfort of your own home by visiting www.leics.gov.uk/reference.
There is normally a subscription fee upon registering for the Online Reference Library service, however Leicestershire libraries are providing the service absolutely free to members of the library service. All you need is your library card number.
If you are not already a member, you can join by downloading a form and taking it to your nearest library with proof of identification. Or you can register online by completing the form and a library card and a PIN will be sent to your home.
There are additional services available in libraries themselves which include the Ancestry Library Edition, a great place to research into your family tree. Or if you’re looking for value for money, our Which? Consumer Reports will help you to decide and compare prices.
For those musicians around, you can find your favourite artist or album by clicking onto the SearchMuze online resource program.
The Ancestry Library Edition, SearchMuze and Which? Online services are only accessible in the library due to a licensing agreement with providers.
For further information, contact the Libraries Development Team by calling 0116 305 3829, emailing DevelopmentTeam@leics.gov.uk or visiting www.leics.gov.uk/reference.
For media enquiries, call the Press Office on 0116 305 6274.
Background notes
Libraries across Leicestershire are seeing an increase in visitors as the UK finds itself in a recession. Traditionally, people turn to public libraries during hard economic times - for cheaper entertainment, to help with employment, for free access to computers and to help them save money and be ‘greener’ by borrowing free books rather than buying.
Leicestershire Libraries have seen vast improvements recently as part of the £8 million transformation programme and staff are inviting the public to step into their local library to discover all the up to date services and facilities available for no or little cost.
Visitors will be supported by libraries over the coming months in their health, wellbeing, career prospects, lifestyle and general enjoyment by:
- Stepping up to savings and improving finances – a free internet service where all the consumer price comparison and information websites are available, there are free books to borrow and you can have a cheap night in with a DVD that you can keep for a week
- Stepping Up to success and improving job prospects – with free newspapers, free internet facilities and a large choice of titles for all sorts of learning and development
- Stepping Out - alone or with friends and family to free events
- Stepping Into the library’s welcoming surroundings where you can read all the latest best sellers for free and get up to date DVDs and audiobooks.
- Stepping Up to a challenge - train your brain with crosswords, Sudoku and general knowledge quizzes.
Details of library developments can be found on www.leics.gov.uk/libraries
Details of events can be found on www.leics.gov.uk/events
Facts and figures about Leicestershire Libraries for 2008 – 2009
- 55 libraries
- 92,378 hours open
- 3,853,867 visitors
- 6 Mobile libraries
- 412 PCs
- 22,205 DVDs to rent
- 728,628 books to borrow