Our Online Reference Library provides access to a whole range of information websites, free to you because Leicestershire Library Services subscribes to them.

All major libraries in Leicestershire hold a good selection of a very wide range of frequently consulted sources such as foreign language dictionaries, biographical works, quotations dictionaries, atlases and gazetteers, sport reference works and travel guides.  

Quick online reference titles accesible in the library or from home. To use it from home you will need a valid library card number.

www.myguide.gov.uk - is one of the main website used by all the UK online centres providing FREE online training to learn about computers by offering you a range of courses. Subject range from how to use a keyboard and mouse to how to keep safe online, use government e-services, begin social networking, get to grips with digital TV and digital photography, and even online job-hunting and banking.

Use above link to start using the myguide website but you will need to register first. It's FREE and if you need help then ask a member of library staff.

All our libraries hold a current edition of Which? magazine for reference use in the library. Please ask a member of library staff if you want to use Which? Online to access current and back copies of Which? reports on the Internet.

Please note that we have a limited subscribtion to Which Online and therefore you may not be able to view all the Which reports.

If you want to chat online to a librarian straightaway, you can send your question to Enquire the national online enquiry service. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It works like an instant messaging or chat room technology, allowing you to put questions to trained staff who can help you, just as they would if you were talking to them face-to-face or on the phone.

A 24/7 professional service managed by librarians from public libraries in the UK and North America - ask any question at anytime of the day - logon to Enquire.

Leicestershire Library Services has teamed up with Leicestershire PCT team to provide you with help and assistance if you decide to choose a hosiptal to have your treatment.

Please note that this service is only available in our Major libraries as listed below. If you need help then ask a member of library staff.

For more information about this service visit the NHS Choices website or read this PDF document about choosing your hospital.

The Internet Links Gateway is a quick and easy way to find useful websites organised by subject categories.

You can access following online reference titles on Legal Information either in the library or from home:

If you require free legal advice regarding family law then visit our Community Legal Service webpage.

Use our Community Information Service (Infolinx) if you are looking for a local Citizens Advice Bureau.

Find out local community information at www.infolinx.org

You can also use our online reference library to access popular UK travel guides by accessing KnowUK Online service.

You can now purchase a large-scale site centred Ordnance Survey maps suitable for:

For more information about this service visit our OS Mapping Service webpage.

Work & Learning

Visit our major libraries in Leicestershire to consult books on following subjects:
Education: General Information, Which School, Adult Education, Further and Higher Education, Money to Study, Education Abroad and many others

Careers: General Information, Jobsearch Skills, Careers 16 - 18, Training Opportunities, Vacation Employment, Working Abroad, Working for Yourself, Changing your Career and Voluntary Work.