A variety of online information is accessible via the Derbyshire County Council Website.

We-ve signed up to sixteen of the most reputable online reference sites available. And if you-re a member of the library you can access them free of charge from your own computer.

Access the website at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/24hrlibrary

You just need a Library Membership card number to log on with the prefix DCC. e.g. DCC665402800. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Included are sources covering dictionaries, biography, business, newspapers and magazines, art, music, literature, current affairs, law, British Standards and others.-

Those fond of the written word can use Infotrac Newspapers and Journals databases, which give access to 10 national newspapers and 50 journals and magazines going back to 1985. They also feature The Times from 1785 and the British Library Newspapers database including the Derby Mercury from 1800-1900.

For children there-s extra homework help on the Britannica and World Book Encyclopedia websites.

Use -Who-s Who and Who Was Who- to find out about famous and influential people back to 1898!

Wanting to develop your business? Use COBRA a business encyclopedia covering all aspects of starting and running a business

The information is aimed at all levels of enquiry and is of interest to the general reader, students, school students and researchers. The information included is all accredited and can be relied upon for authenticity and currency.

If you need any help with the use of any of these resources, please ring the Derbyshire County Council Library Information Service on 01246 275143. Staff will be happy to help.-