Article: Library Online Services Article Body Online Reference Resources All of the resources are free for use by Barnsley Library Members. Most of the resources can be accessed outside the library by entering your library membership number after following the link in the table below. If you need help you can book a one-to-one session with staff on 01226 773933. Access Public Library Online Google's sponsorship of two Public Library Online shelves for all UK public libraries. Making Digital editions of books on two 'virtual bookshelves' accessible on library terminals and online using your Barnsley Library Membership Card. , with 10 plays that are on the GCSE National Curriculum and with 10 books including The Hot Topic by Gabrielle Walker and Sir David King. Public Library Online Art Oxford Art Online: a reference dictionary of art and artists, previously titled Grove Art Online. Includes thousands of pictures - some famous and some obscure, together with an explanation of many art terms. Oxford Art Online Oxford Art Online Helpsheet Biography Oxford Dictionary of National Biography is an illustrated collection of thousands of specially written biographies of the men and women around the world who shaped the history of Britain Oxford DNB Oxford DNB Helpsheet Citizenship Life in Great Britain: a British Citizenship self learn course with mock tests. The resource covers all the knowledge needed to successfully complete the 'Life in the UK' test as required by the Home Office, as well as providing detailed information about a number of everyday subjects such as Council Tax, gas and electricity suppliers, schools and how to get a job. The new on-line programme gives people the opportunity to undertake revision sessions and practice tests before undertaking the national test at their chosen test centre. Life in Great Britain Please note that a Helpsheet is being prepared Life in GB Helpsheet Dictionary Oxford English Dictionary (Please note that at the moment a valid Barnsley Library Membership Card number must be entered to gain access to this resource from within the Library network). This work is a historical dictionary of English, covering the language from the earliest times to the present day. It aims to show not only the current meanings of words, but also traces their development through time. Oxford English Dictionary Oxford English Dictionary Helpsheet Driving Theory Test Theory Test Pro contains all the official test questions licensed from the DSA and is an online simulation of the UK's driving theory tests for all vehicle categories. Includes an online version of the Highway Code and hazard perception video simulations Theory Test Pro Theory Test Pro Helpsheet Encyclopaedias, General Knowledge and Reference Credo: dictionaries, encyclopaedias and other reference sources together with images, sound files, maps and tables Credo Reference Credo Helpsheet Encyclopaedia Britannica: customised for students and general use, it contains articles, a world atlas, dictionary, thesaurus and thousands of images and videos. Britannica Junior Britannica Student Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica Helpsheet Know UK is a useful reference tool that includes publications such as the Welfare Benefits Guide, Good Food Guide, UK Course Discover, the Voluntary Agencies Directory and many more. It can help you to find the right university course and funding, help with your homework, find a solicitor or plan a UK trip From a Library PC: Know UK From your own PC: KnowUK Know UK Helpsheet Oxford Reference Online: provides access to English and bilingual dictionaries of French, German, Spanish and Italian with links to key events in 20th century history. Includes images, many of which are in colour, and links to relevant websites. Oxford Reference Online Oxford Ref Online Helpsheet Family History Ancestry: the most widely used family history website in the world with over 7 billion searchable names. It includes the census records for England, Wales and Scotland from 1841 to 1901, as well as the Birth, Marriage and Death records for England and Wales from 1837-2005. Other resources include British telephone directories dating back to 1880 and a whole host of military records. Ancestry Access to Ancestry is only permitted from within the Library network Languages If you want to learn a new language, we can offer over 80 different languages via the Byki website. Byki is a language learning system that uses flashcards to teach a set of words or phrases. Mobile phone App available BYKI Byki Helpsheet Music Oxford Music Online: provides access to the resources of Oxford's music reference in one location. Featuring Colin Larkin's Encyclopedia of Popular Music - a reference work devoted exclusively to popular music. The encyclopedia is the authoritative biographical encyclopedia of rock, pop and jazz artists, covering popular music from 1900 to the present. Also includes access to information previously contained in Grove Music. Oxford Music Online Oxford Music Online Helpsheet Newspapers UK NewsStand: provides up-to-date access to all the most popular British newspapers and most are backdated to the 1990s. Includes many regional newspapers such as the Hull Daily Mail and the Liverpool Echo and magazines such as Computer Weekly and The Grocer. Also provides background reading and information on many topics with links to recent headlines and sites on the web about many topics eg homelessness, bereavement, transport and healthy eating. From a Library PC: UK NewsStand From your own PC: UK NewsStand Still Can't Find What You Want? Use the ENQUIRE Service. Librarians will help you find the information you need using this 24 hour, 7 days a week on-line enquiry service. Barnsley Central Library (Enquiries) Shambles Street Barnsley S70 2 JF BarnsleyLibraryEnquiries@barnsley.gov.uk