Do you need help with homework, study or research? Are you interested in family or local history? Find trusted and reliable information from a range of free digital resources in the library or at home. You can log in to most of these resources from home, 24/7, using your East Renfrewshire library card number. If you are not a member, find out how to join online.

Britannica Library	Britannica Library, one of the most trusted resources on the web, offers easy access to reliable information on most topics enriched by magazine articles, images and video clips. Pitched at three different levels this resource is ideal for homework and study. <div style=”padding:56.09% 0 0 0;position:relative;”> </div><script src=”https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js”></script>
HOONUIT	Expand your horizons, master new skills and gain valuable knowledge on hundreds of software applications. Hoonuit opens up unlimited access to thousands of short videos covering more than 500 of today’s most popular software applications on both PCs and Macs.
National Library of Scotland	The National Library of Scotland (NLS) subscribes to well over 100 electronic resources. From subject specific databases to vast academic journal and eBook platforms, this is a significant research resource, most of which you can access remotely. It is also free to use to registered NLS users with a Scottish address, and registration is free, easy, and online.
Portal to the Past	Every town or village in East Renfrewshire has its own unique history and the Portal to the Past website is the number one place to access it.  Packed with local history and old photographs, it’s the perfect way to gather information for that project, answer a tricky question or while away the hours reminiscing about times past.
Access to Research	Access to Research gives free, walk-in access to a wide range of academic articles and research in public libraries across the UK. Subjects include art, architecture, business, engineering, history, languages, politics, philosophy, mathematics and the sciences. All content provided is digital and can be accessed from library computers or via the library WiFi service.