Information Services

Rutland Libraries provide a variety of services depending on their size, including books, computer and Internet access, reference works such as directories and encyclopedias, information on the local area and local history, newspapers and magazines, and a range of leaflets and pamphlets.

You can access our library catalogue online.

Internet Access information is on our Computer Access page. All of our libraries have computers available for public use free of charge and access to a wide range of FREE Online Reference resources (see our Online Reference leaflet or click on the links below for details).

Ancestry Library Edition - for family history

British Newspaper Archive - historical newspapers online

Credo Reference - quality reference information

Britannica - encyclopaedia online

GoCitizen - UK citizenship practice tests

TheoryTest Pro - practice UK driving theory tests

Oxford Reference Online - Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford english Dictionary online, Oxford Reference Online, Grove Music and Grove Art

Infolinx - local clubs and societies

We also have an eBook download service.

Please also see our extensive Web Directory of links to useful websites and resources, organised by topic.

Enquire - People's Network Service

Enquire is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week enquiry service. It is staffed by librarians in England and internationally to answer your questions at any time of the day or night, either by real-time chat or email.

Bookmark Your Library

Bookmark Your Library is a new website with information on library services nationwide, and links to useful information about Benefits, Your Money, Jobs, Careers & Skills, Rights & Citizenship, and Health. You can also access the Enquire Service from here.