Reference and information
All Knowsley libraries stock a range of reference books,
leaflets, magazines and newspapers. We also provide you with free
access to many quality assured online reference databases, making
your local library the first point of contact for information on a
range of subjects.
In the unlikely event that we don't have the information you
need, we will refer you to someone who does.
Free access to online subscriptions
The following sites are available to Knowsley library
members. Connection to these sites will be automatic if you
are using a library computer. If you are accessing these resources
from home, just enter your library membership card number on the
login pages.
Ancestry Library
The best family history site on the web. Available on
library computers only.
Oxford Reference
Online
The world's most trusted reference collection.
Remote access for library members.
Oxford Dictionary of National
Biography
Thousands of biographies of people who shaped the history of
Britain. Remote access for library members.
Oxford English
Dictionary
Online version of the well known dictionary
Oxford Art
Online
Gateway to quality art reference including Grove Art Online and
much more. Remote access for library members.
Oxford
Music Online
Gateway to quality music reference including Grove Music Online.
Remote access for library members
Know UK
A complete library of UK information based on quality reference
publications.
News UK
Search for information in over 60 national and regional newspapers,
including the Liverpool Echo.
Britannica
Junior
Junior version of Encyclopedia Britannica for ages 5 to 11. Remote
access available for library members.
Britannica
Student
Student version of Encyclopedia Britannica for ages 12 to 18.
Remote access available for library members.
Encyclopedia
Britannica
For age 18 and over. Remote access available for library
members.
Britannica Online Library
Edition
Search all three encyclopedias at the same time. Remote access
available for library members.
