Are you a library member? If so, you have free access from your PC to these quality information databases which are quick and easy to use. Find the information yourself using these newspapers, encyclopaedias and information books. We pay the subscription for you. All you need is your borrower number. This is the number on the back of your library card underneath the barcode.
If you are not a library member find out how to join.
To search any of these databases click on the icon and you will be taken to the home page.
Online Information Services
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Search for information on living, working and studying in Britain in 23 languages for EU migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. |
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Search this up to date legal information database to find out about your rights living, working and studying in Britain. |
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Cobra - business database
Use Cobra if you want to start your own business |
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Search for information about famous and influential people of today and from the past , going back to 1898.
To access this site click on the 'Subscribers enter here' link and then enter the word DERBY together with your library card number with no spaces in the Library Card Number box. |
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100+ titles from one of world's biggest reference publishers.
To access this site enter the word DERBY together with your library card number with no spaces in the 'Library Card Number' box. |
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Unsurpassed guide to over half a million words.
To access this site enter the word DERBY together with your library card number with no spaces in the 'Library Card Number' box. |
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55,000 lives on your desktop!
To access this site click on the 'Subscribers enter here' link and then enter the word DERBY together with your library card number with no spaces in the Library Card Number box. |
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Web access to Grove Art Online.
To access this site click on the 'Library barcode user login' link and then enter the word DERBY together with your library card number with no spaces in the Library Card Number box.
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Search the Grove Music Online and other music reference books.
To access this site click on the 'Library barcode user login' link and then enter the word DERBY together with your library card number with no spaces in the Library Card Number box. |
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Encyclopedia Britannica - Library Edition |
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Encyclopedia Britannica - Student Library Edition |
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Encyclopedia Britannica - Junior Library Edition |
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Search 15 national newspapers and 50 magazines |
Reference Library
Links to websites we recommend: 
We have created some recommended weblinks for you to use. These websites offer reliable information which is updated regularly. They focus on Derby and its communities, health information, the environment, consumer advice, learning and reading.
Community information database 
Search for information on local clubs, groups, tutors and speakers. Local groups can also add their own information.
Learning Opportunities:
Derby City Libraries offer learning opportunities for all