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eLibrary Online Databases
The LRCs subscribe to a variety of databases which cover a range of subjects to assist students with their study.
Many of the databases require an Athens Login in order to gain access from home. Some databases also require an Athens login from within campus. To see a full list of the resources that can be accessed with an Athens Login, please go to the MyAthens page on the Athens website.
Select from the list below:
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19th Century British Library Newspapers 19th Century British Library Newspapers contains full runs of 48 influential national and regional newspapers representing different political and cultural segments of the 19th century British society. |
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19th Century UK Periodicals 19th Century UK Periodicals is a database which covers the events, lives, values and themes that shaped British life in the 19th century from women to sports and leisure, and from children to humour. |
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a-n The Artists Information Company a-n is a leading UK agency for supporting artists' practice. They provide publications and services which meet the professional needs of artists and the visual arts sector, identifying changing trends and new needs. |
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British Standards Online BS Online provides access to the current Standards from the British Standards Institution, including European and International equivalents. |
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Childlink Childlink is an innovative online database focusing on Legislation, Policies, and Practices regarding children, young people and families who live in the United Kingdom. |
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CM Education - AVCE Health and Social Care An online collection of resources and materials for AVCE Health and Social care. |
Not Athens: Access on Campus only | Launch the Database Guide! |
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Construction Information Service One stop resource for standards, regulations and product information for the construction industry. Click on Construction Information Service above, scroll down the page and click on Athens Logon to log in. |
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e-lawstudent.com An online database for law |
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European Sources Online European Sources Online provides single integrated access to a broad range of information about the European Union and wider Europe. |
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Film and Sound Online An online collection of films, videos and associated materials for many subject areas. |
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Gale Virtual Reference Library Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and specialized reference sources for various subject areas. |
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Grove Art Online Grove Art Online comprises the full text of The Dictionary of Art, edited by Jane Turner (1996, 34 vols) and The Oxford Companion to Western Art, edited by Hugh Brigstocke (2001). |
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Grove Music Online Grove Music Online comprises the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, second edition, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, second edition. |
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Hairdressing Training Hairdressing Training is an online training system for the hairdressing industry. |
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History Study Centre History Study Centre is a collection of primary and secondary sources on global history from ancient times to the present day. |
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Infotrac Full Text Newspaper Database A selection of UK and International newspapers. Three searching options - search across all titles or 'browse & submit' selections to search individual titles. |
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Infotrac General OneFile A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Updated daily. |
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Issues Online Database of over 60 titles in the Issues series, books specialising in contemporary social issues and covering a wide range of topics relating to our changing society. |
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JORUM Jorum is a free online repository service for teaching and support staff in UK Further and Higher Education Institutions, helping to build a community for the sharing, reuse and repurposing of learning and teaching materials. |
Staff Access only | Launch the Database Guide! |
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Key Note Key Note provides a range of commercially relevant industry analysis reports covering 29 industry sectors. |
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KnowUK KnowUK provides detailed information about the people, institutions and organisations of the United Kingdom. |
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Literature Online Reference Edition The essential companion to literary study, updated every month and featuring the latest criticism, leading reference titles and biographies. |
Not Athens: Ask LRC Staff for Login | Launch the Database Guide! |
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News UK NewsUK is an online service developed to provide national and regional news, combining the most popular British newspaper titles in one database. |
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OHSIS OHSIS offers reliable, comprehensive and up-to-date online access to health, safety and environmental management information information. Click on the link above and select Athens Logon. |
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Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 55,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2002. |
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Oxford Language Dictionaries Online Oxford Language Dictionaries Online offers essential language resources: fully searchable, completely comprehensive bilingual dictionaries, and unique study materials that provide extra help with learning and using an expanding range of languages. |
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Oxford Reference Online A cross-searchable resource of 100 Oxford language and subject dictionaries and reference works. |
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Real French A collection of resources for learners and teachers of French, containing games, audio examples and in-depth, searchable notes. Includes games to help learn grammar and vocabulary. |
Not Athens: Ask LRC Staff for Login | Launch the Database Guide! |
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Rocks Backpages Archive of reviews, interviews and features on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, by the best writers and from the most influential magazines. |
Not Athens: Access on Campus only |
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SCRAN Scran gives access to hundreds of thousands of high quality, copyright cleared images and multimedia files. |
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ScreenOnline The definitive guide to Britain's film and TV history |
Not Athens: Access on Campus only | Launch the Database Guide! |
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Specify-It! Specify-it provides online access to a comprehensive range of information from building suppliers and manufacturers across the UK construction industry. |
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Times Digital Archive 1785 - 1985 Database of the entire Times (London) newspaper with all articles, advertisements and illustrations/photos divided into categories to facilitate searching. |
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