Welcome to the world of digital libraries, where the doors
are always open and the shelves are never empty!!
We are delighted to be able to offer our borrowers a range online resources from eBooks and eAudiobooks, eNewspapers and eMagazines to language learning and educational courses.
You can browse, borrow and enjoy a variety of materials without leaving the comfort of your own home!
Borrowbox and CloudLibrary - eBooks and Audiobooks
We have two platforms
available with tons of great reads for you, from classic novels to the latest
bestsellers!
Bolinda Borrowbox has a range
of fiction and non-fiction titles for children, teenagers, young adults as well as adults – so there
is something for the whole family!
On CloudLibrary we have content
for adults with users getting access to thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks including
titles from other libraries signed up to CloudLibrary. This means you get a fantastic choice of fiction and non-fiction titles!
Download
the apps to your device and read anytime, anywhere.
Both platforms have accessibility features that
allow everyone to experience the joy of books. You can change the font size, font style and
background and Borrowbox also has a dyslexic font. You can also listen to eAudiobooks at your
own pace by reducing the playback speed.
Why not dive into the world of eBooks and eAudiobooks and explore the endless possibilities of reading?!
Pressreader - eNewspapers and eMagazines
Borrow
eNewspapers and eMagazines from around the world via Pressreader! There are more than 7000
titles available from over 100 countries including The Guardian, Good Housekeeping, and The
Scotsman to name a few.
You can also listen to articles, change the language and increase and change the font for greater accessibility.
eComics and Graphic Novels
There are
thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and Manga available to borrow via
ComicsPlus. There are titles for all ages - adults, young
people and children. Publications available include those by Archie Comics, Iron Circus Comics, Dekko
Comics and many more!
Theory Test Pro
Calling all learner drivers, parents of learner drivers or anyone who is due to sit a vehicle theory test!
You can access TheoryTest Pro for FREE
as an East Lothian Library member. Theory Test Pro is a highly
realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory tests for all vehicle
categories.
There are official test questions, hazard perception video simulations, and an online version of the Highway code.
So, whether it’s a car, motorcycle, passenger carrying vehicle, large goods vehicle this resource can help you prepare for your theory test!
Transparent Language Online
There are over 110 languages to choose from plus English (ESL) materials for native speakers of over 30 languages.
KidSpeak™ is also accessible through Transparent Language Online and is a fun, age appropriate online language course for children ages 6 years and above! Available for English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
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Universal Class
If you are looking to learn new skills or brush up on existing ones then Universal Class is the perfect resource for you. With a click of a button you can access over 500 online courses from the comfort of your own home.
Courses are available in a variety of topics from accounting and book-keeping to bread baking and cake decorating! This is great way if you are looking to pursue new
interests and passions or gain valuable skills.
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Go Citizen has the latest official study materials
from the Home Office, hundreds of practice test questions and additional interactive
learning resources and teaching aids.
Ancestry
Ancestry has over 4 billion records available to search from historical census,
immigration records, parish records and passenger lists making it a great tool
to uncover your family history.
Please note: This is the only resource that you are unable to access from home - access is from a library PC or through the library WIFI.
How to access our eResources?
Not a Library Member?
Don't worry you can easily join as an online only member by visiting our library catalogue.
If you would like to also borrow physical items from our libraries then you can join as an full member. Information on how to do this along with the membership application form can be found on our webpage
Start exploring the endless possibilities of a digital library today and discover a whole new world of knowledge and entertainment at your fingertips.
