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Electronic reference library - we've paid for all our e-resources so you don't have to! Library members logon using the barcode on the back of their library card.
If you are not a member you can join at any Renfrewshire library and get the full range of library services. If you just want to use the e resources on this page right away, you can join online and get immediate temporary membership.
Britannica Online Library Edition
Britannica Online offers a whole new world of information. You can access the New York Times and SBS World News. Have a look and see what is available.
Britannica Online offers a whole new world of information. You can access the New York Times and SBS World News. Have a look and see what is available.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond. When you are using the DNB outside the library you should enter your library barcode with no spaces in between.
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond. When you are using the DNB outside the library you should enter your library barcode with no spaces in between.
Oxford Reference Online history
Includes historical information on British Kings and queens, saints, popes and political figures.
Includes historical information on British Kings and queens, saints, popes and political figures.
A selection of history websites.
BBC history
In-depth articles, multimedia (games, virtual tours and animations) as well as bite-size material and biographies of historic figures.
In-depth articles, multimedia (games, virtual tours and animations) as well as bite-size material and biographies of historic figures.
Glasgow Digital Library
Unique digital collections including the Voyage of the Scotia, Victorian Times, Red Clydeside, and the James Maxton Papers.
Unique digital collections including the Voyage of the Scotia, Victorian Times, Red Clydeside, and the James Maxton Papers.
The Glasgow Story
As told by some of Scotland's best writers, and illustrated with thousands of images from the collections of the city's world-famous libraries, museums and universities. From football to fashions, Auchenshuggle to Yoker, you'll find it all here.
As told by some of Scotland's best writers, and illustrated with thousands of images from the collections of the city's world-famous libraries, museums and universities. From football to fashions, Auchenshuggle to Yoker, you'll find it all here.
Institute of Historical Research
High-quality information resources for the teaching and learning of history from the Institute of Historical Research.
High-quality information resources for the teaching and learning of history from the Institute of Historical Research.
Search the library catalogue for books on this subject.
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Renfrewshire Heritage and Local History
Contains information and images of local buildings, people, towns and villages.
Contains information and images of local buildings, people, towns and villages.
Scotland's Pages
Read observers’ first hand accounts of events in Scottish history from the collection of the National Library of Scotland. Includes excellent links to Scottish history sites.
Read observers’ first hand accounts of events in Scottish history from the collection of the National Library of Scotland. Includes excellent links to Scottish history sites.
Scottish Archive Network
Delve into the written history of Scotland. Site includes the catalogues of Scotland’s archives, Scottish wills and testaments from 1500 to 1901, and online exhibitions.
Delve into the written history of Scotland. Site includes the catalogues of Scotland’s archives, Scottish wills and testaments from 1500 to 1901, and online exhibitions.
Vision of Britain
Includes maps, statistics and historical descriptions about Britain between 1801 and 2001.
Includes maps, statistics and historical descriptions about Britain between 1801 and 2001.
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