Digital Zone

Get more from your Library card!

Your Library membership enables you to access, free, a varied range of online resources. All the titles in the first list below can be accessed from anywhere and at any time with your library card and an internet connection. Those in the second list can be used in all (or most) libraries in the City. Alternatively, you may explore the resources by clicking on the categories listed to the right.

So if you're preparing for a driving test, learning a language or tracing your family history, this is the place to be.

Not a member? Joining is easy. Find out how at Library Membership.

Important Note: The links to these resources work best when viewed in Internet Explorer. To successfully connect in other browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Safari it is best to use the the highlighted link. 

Business Information Resources

We also subscribe to a number of Business Information resources providing data on companies, products, services, standards and more. These can be found within the Business Information category (see list on right). Only one of these, Kompass, is available remotely; the others are only accessible from within the Central Library. 

A to Z of Remotely Accessible Resources 

To access your chosen resource, click on the logo or the highlighted title. You will be requested to enter your library card number. Enter the full number as it appears on the card (if using an Accord Card omit the last two digits).

Britannica Junior for Children

 

Britannica Student for Young People and Students.
  

Encyclopedia Britannica
 

 

Credo Reference is a wide ranging resource which enables users to find authoritative answers fast. It features content from hundreds of reference books in a broad range of subjects. 

eMagazines

The Library's eMagazine service offers full digital copies of your favourite magazines for free from your computer, smartphone or tablet.  

The Employability Self Assessment tool assists job seekers in evaluating their work skills. .

Exodus from Careers Europe is a guide to working and studying in Europe and worldwide.

 

Go Citizen for the UK Test is a study resource for candidates preparing for the Life in the UK or UK Citizenship test.

Illustrated London News An Archive of the world's first illustrated weekly newspaper from its debut in 1842 until 2003.
Enter number then choose from list.

Issues Online examines a huge range of topical issues including social, environmental  and ethical.  

 
Life in Great Britain enables you to learn, practice and revise for, the British Citizenship Test.
NB. You can presently choose to use the old or new version once you have logged on.

National Geographic Magazine Archive brings the National Geographic Society to the library in a cross-searchable platform that fits the way today's researchers conduct their research. From 1888 to the present (2 issue embargo).

19th. Century British Library Newspapers offers a selection of titles from around the British Isles which includes the Aberdeen Journal

 
The Overdrive Digital Library allows library members to download eBooks and Audiobooks. Need your PIN? Submit a PIN Request form and we will respond as soon as possible within working hours.

Oxford Dictionaries Pro includes  Thesauruses and resources on definitions, style and usage.

The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography has over 57,000 biographies of the Men and Women from around the world who were influential in shaping Britain's past.

Oxford English Dictionary Renowned Dictionary of the English language. Click on "Sign In" then enter card number in "Library Card Number". (if using an Accord Card omit the last two digits).

Oxford Reference Online is a  collection of Reference works from Oxford University Press. 

 

Scotsman Archive & UK Newsstand Offers every edition of the Scotsman from 1817 to 1950. Enter card number and log in, then click on "News" and choose Scotsman. 

 

Silver City Vault houses Images and Records of Aberdeen.  

 
 

Stories from the Web is a great website, in three age ranges, for children up to 14 years. You will need: username: aber password: deen12

 

   Tell Me More offers online language learning  

 

Theory Test Pro enables you to try a realistic online simulation of the UK Driving Theory Test. Log on to set up your free personal account.  


The  Times Digital Archive is complete from 1785 to 2007. Enter library card number then choose from list.

 

Scotsman Archive & UK Newsstand A selection of newspapers from the UK and Ireland. Enter card number and log in, then click on "News" and choose UK Newsstand. Newspapers from the UK and Ireland.

 
Who Else Writes Like Find out who else writes like a favourite author.  

 
 
Who Next is a guide for children to finding similar authors to those you may have enjoyed reading..  

 
 

Who's Who & Who Was Who from 1898 to date.

 

World Book Encyclopedia is offered in 3 versions; Kids, Student and Advanced. It can also be viewed in French and Spanish versions. 

Zinio  

Please see 'eMagazines' 

 

Resources Available Within Libraries

Family History resource available in Central and all Community Libraries. 

Find My Past is a family history resource available in Central and all Community Libraries. Please note that unfortunately British Newspapers along with records from Ireland, USA, Australia and New Zealand are not included in the library subscription.

Available in the Central Library, Kincorth Customer Access Point and in Airyhall, Bridge of Don, Bucksburn, Cornhill, Culter, Cults, Dyce and Ferryhill Community Libraries.  

Other Online Resources in Central Library 

• CANS  [Consumer Advice]
• Company Giving  [Grants and Funding]
• Gazetteers  [Consumer Advice]
• Grants for Individuals  [Grants and Funding]
• SCRAN  [Children & Young People; Family History and Learn Online]
• SpecialistInfo [Health]

 

Further descriptions of these and all our Online Resources can be found within the category listings in the column to the right. 

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