Online resources
Some of these resources can be accessed in libraries only while others are available anywhere via the internet as long as you are a member of Kirklees Libraries.
Access to Research gives free access to over 10 million academic articles in participating public libraries across the UK.
This is available at all libraries: Access to Research
Information for family historians including Census records from 1841 to 1901 and birth, marriage and burial indexes from 1837 to 2004.
Ancestry is available to access for free at all Kirklees Libraries.
Access to newspapers from the British Library's vast collection of local and regional newspapers, covering the 19th and 20th centuries.
This is available at all libraries: British Newspaper Archive
A business tool with information for starting up a business, market research, a legal library and a wealth of useful contact organisations.
This can be accessed anywhere with a Kirklees library card: Cobra
To log in: type kirklees followed by library card number, e.g. kirklees097999999
Go Citizen is an online study resource for candidates preparing for the Life in the UK test or British Citizenship test.
This can be accessed anywhere with a Kirklees library card: Login to Go Citizen
To log in: type kirklees followed by library card number, e.g. kirklees097999999
Overdrive is our popular free e-book and e-audiobook service, with a fantastic choice of new and well-loved titles. To access via your device, simply download the Libby app:
Choose from over 7000 national and international titles in over 60 languages, including many daily and weekend UK newspaper titles and magazine favourites.
Read online or create an account to download for offline convenience with dedicated Android or Apple apps.
This can be accessed on any Kirklees library computer or via library Wi-Fi. Go to: Pressreader and you will automatically gain access and be able to read titles online.
This can also be accessed at home or on your mobile device. Go to: Pressreader . Select Kirklees or type in the search box. Enter your library number and PIN.
To access via your mobile device and for optimised mobile viewing, simply download the Pressreader app:
After 30 days you will need to log in again to re-authenticate your complimentary Kirklees Library access.
Theory Test Pro is a highly reliable online simulation of the UK's driving theory tests for all vehicle categories. It contains all the official test questions licensed by the Driving Standards Agency.
This can be accessed anywhere with a Kirklees library card Login to Theory Test Pro
To log in: type kirklees followed by library card number, e.g. kirklees097999999
Which? tests products side by side against the competition, to give you honest unbiased reviews and practical advice that helps you choose from thousands of products.
This is available at libraries Which?
