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Stockport libraries hosts a large range of online information services, covering business, legal matters and encyclopaedias. These can be accessed from all Stockport libraries free of charge.

Additionally, Stockport Library members can access some of these resources from any internet-enabled PC. Please have your library card ready, click on the resource you wish to use below, and follow the appropriate instructions.

Access U.K. & Ireland Newspapers

Access U.K. & Ireland Newspapers

Search and browse more than 250 local, regional and national newspapers
Ask About Business

Ask About Business

Aims to support the information needs of the local community.
COBRA: Free online business tool

COBRA: Free online business tool

Continually updated information resource covering all aspects of starting and running a business.
Credo Reference Online

Credo Reference Online

Credo Reference is an easy to use tool for research projects and homework.
Encyclopaedia Britannica

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Thousands of articles from over 400 respected magazines and journals.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Junior

Encyclopaedia Britannica Junior

Aimed at the 5-11 age group. Find information about people, browse timelines, and compare countries.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Student

Encyclopaedia Britannica Student

Information for ages 12-18 including featured spotlights; search biographies and important events.
FAME

FAME

UK and Irish financial company information and business intelligence
Oxford Art

Oxford Art

The ultimate authority on all aspects of the visual arts worldwide.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

Over 55,000 biographies from Julius Caesar and Boudicca to Princess Diana and Sid Vicious.
Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary

Widely acknowledged to be the most authoritative and comprehensive dictionary of English in the world.
Oxford Music

Oxford Music

The ultimate authority on all aspects of music worldwide - from classical to hip-hop and from baroque to blues.
Oxford Reference Online

Oxford Reference Online

Brings together language and subject reference works into a single cross-searchable resource.
Theory Test Pro

Theory Test Pro

A highly realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test.
Times Digital Archive

Times Digital Archive

Provides access to 200 years worth of The Times, including editorial, advertising and articles.
Who's Who Online

Who's Who Online

Online access to over 30,000 short biographies, of living noteworthy and influential individuals, from all walks of life, worldwide.

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