Your library membership enables you to access, for free, a varied range of online resources. These are listed alphabetically below.
These free online resources/services are provided to library members for educational, research and other non-commercial uses only, in line with each resource's Terms and Conditions. Please see individual services for specific terms of use statements.
eBooks and eMagazines
Borrowbox allows you to browse, borrow and download eBooks and eAudiobooks from the comfort of your own home or when you are out and about. Watch this video for details on how to download and use the BorrowBox app.
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Oxford Very Short Introductions Database offers the chance to read a selection of the popular series of books "Very Short Introductions". So whether it is mathematics, nutrition, British politics or contemporary art this resource is the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject.
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PressReader contains more than 7,000 publications from over 120 countries. Browse digital editions of newspapers and magazines in over 60 languages using the dedicated app or on any internet enabled device.
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Newspapers
British Newspaper Archive contains millions of pages of historical news content, including The Press and Journal (1748 - 1975) and The Evening Express (1879 - 1975) and enables keyword searching. The website offers the ability to download and save articles in PDF format.
Access only from Aberdeen City Libraries.
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FT.com provides access to the latest & archive UK and international business, finance, economic & political news, comment and analysis plus arts & lifestyle content.
Access only from Aberdeen City Libraries
PressReader contains more than 7,000 publications from over 120 countries. Browse digital editions of newspapers and magazines in over 60 languages using the dedicated app or on any internet enabled device.
Access from anywhere.
The National Library of Scotland provides access to a wide range of additional newspaper and eBook online databases for further reading and research. Registration required.
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