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 eResources @ your library

 

WebOPAC (Catalogue)

  • Search the catalogue
  • Check you loans 
  • Renew your loans
  • Reserve Library items

Laptops

Borrow one of the Library's laptops for use within the library.  ID (preferably photographic ID) must be deposited with staff in exchange for use of the laptops. With free WiFi connection the laptops can be used to connect to the Internet, Skype or to use the Microsoft Office programmes. Ingham Library only.

iPads

Borrow one of the Library's iPads for use within the library.  ID (preferably photographic ID) must be deposited with staff in exchange for use of the iPads. With free WiFi connection the iPads can be used to connect to the Internet, Skype or various apps. Ingham Library only.

Wi-Fi

Free WiFi is available to library patrons with their own laptops or smartphones. WiFi access is available inside or outside the Library building. Ingham Library only.

Desktop PCs (1 hour)

Connect to the Internet or use the Microsoft Office programmes on one of the desktop PCs at the Ingham or Halifax libraries. PC sessions are of 1 hour duration and must be booked at the Loans Desk. Printing charges apply.

Media Booths

Connect to the screens and DVD players located in the media booths at the Ingham Library or just use them as a study area or a group discussion area. Patrons can connect their own laptop to the screens to share their work with others in a group or just lounge with a good book in the comfort of the booths.

Library website

Look through the rest of this website and discover a world of literature and information.

Online Tutoring

Connect directly to an expert tutor to assist with homework ,assignments and study. View an online demonstration to see how it works.

On-line Databases

Search free online databases - Literature, Newspapers, Science, Health, Genealogy, Art, Encyclopedias, Music, Dictionaries, Politics and Society, Childrens ebooks. Printing charges apply.

Historical Photographs

Many of the library's historical photogrpahs have been digitised. Ask the staff for assistance to search these. Printing charges apply.

Scanning service

Scanning of documents available free to Library patrons. Please NOTE - The scanned image is retrievable from the Library's PCs so a booking should be made to access a PC prior to coming in to scan documents. Ingham Library only.

 

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Authors
 

Fantastic Fiction

Book Bytes - Mystery, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Author information!

Book Browse

Book Spot

What should I read next? Enter a book you like and the site will provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.

READALIKES find authors who write like your favorite authors and more

Mystery Readers
 

The Mystery Reader

Stop you're killing me

Thrilling Detective

Science Fiction Readers
 

Scifan

Locus online

Romance Readers

 

 

The Romance Reader

Historical Romance Writers

Horror/Thriller Readers
 Monster Librarian
Western Readers
 Western Writers
Series and Sequels
 

Science Fiction and Fantasy - series and sequels

General series and sequels

Author pseudonyms
 a.k.a.
Book reviews
 

Book Spot - reviews

New York Times - Books

eBooks
 eBook sites
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