{"id":7070,"date":"2018-05-01T09:58:51","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T08:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/?page_id=7070"},"modified":"2019-02-14T13:13:13","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T12:13:13","slug":"useful-numeracy-and-mathematics-websites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/parents\/supporting-your-child-at-home\/supporting-your-child-with-literacy-and-english\/useful-numeracy-and-mathematics-websites\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful Literacy and English Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>http:\/\/scottishbooktrust.com\/bookbug<\/li>\n<li>http:\/\/scottishbooktrust.com\/reading<\/li>\n<li>http:\/\/scottishbooktrust.com\/writing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/curriculinks\/\">East Renfrewshire Curriculinks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec1.educationcity.com\/\">Education City\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educationcity.com\/parents\">Accessing Education City at Home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>24\/7 Access to Digital Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"206\"><strong>Search the Library Catalogue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7095\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/files\/2018\/05\/library-300x163.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"103\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"410\">You can look for items quickly and easily by searching the library catalogue. Items may then be reserved for collection at any East Renfrewshire Library.<\/p>\n<p>To search for books, e-books, audiobooks, spoken word,\u00a0films\u00a0and more simply type your search term in the &#8220;Search library catalogue&#8221; box. For the full range of search options available,\u00a0visit the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/capitadiscovery.co.uk\/eastrenfrewshire\/\">Library Catalogue<\/a> <\/strong>or go to the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/capitadiscovery.co.uk\/eastrenfrewshire\/searchhelp\">help page<\/a> <\/strong>for help to build your search.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/librarycatalogue\">https:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/librarycatalogue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"206\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7094\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/files\/2018\/05\/renew.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"124\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"410\">You can renew your library books in several ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/capitadiscovery.co.uk\/eastrenfrewshire\/login?message=borrowerservices_notloggedin&amp;referer=https%3A%2F%2Fcapitadiscovery.co.uk%2Feastrenfrewshire%2Faccount\">renew your loans online<\/a><\/li>\n<li>visit\u00a0or telephone\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/article\/7791\/Your-local-library\">your local library<\/a><\/li>\n<li>use\u00a0the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourlibraryapp.co.uk\/eastrenfrewshire\"> library app<\/a> on your mobile device. It&#8217;s\u00a0currently available for Apple, Android and Blackberry devices.\u00a0Once you have downloaded the app, click on the &#8216;My Account&#8217; section and login using your library card number and PIN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To renew online, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/capitadiscovery.co.uk\/eastrenfrewshire\/login?message=borrowerservices_notloggedin&amp;referer=https%3A%2F%2Fcapitadiscovery.co.uk%2Feastrenfrewshire%2Faccount\">create an online library account<\/a>. Once this has been set up you can complete a number tasks\u00a0including\u00a0renewing your\u00a0loans, checking your\u00a0reservations and your\u00a0current loans.<\/p>\n<p>Have your library card handy as you need to enter your library card number and\u00a0PIN to\u00a0access\u00a0your account.\u00a0Your PIN number would have been issued to you when you first joined the library.\u00a0Don&#8217;t worry if you&#8217;ve forgotten your PIN, you&#8217;ll be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/capitadiscovery.co.uk\/eastrenfrewshire\/login?auth_reset=true\">reset your PIN<\/a>, just add your library card number and new PIN will be sent to your registered email address.\u00a0If you would prefer to speak to a member of staff you can contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/article\/7791\/Your-local-library\">your local library<\/a> and they&#8217;ll issue you with a new PIN.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u00a0renew each item\u00a0up to\u00a0four times\u00a0&#8211; unless it&#8217;s reserved by another borrower.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"206\"><strong>Read online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>eBooks and eAudiobooks<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7096\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/files\/2018\/05\/ebook-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"139\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"410\">With a wide range of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/ebooks\">eBooks and eAudiobooks<\/a>\u00a0available to enjoy 24\/7, including bestsellers, children&#8217;s fiction, non-fiction and classics, there is sure to be something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Research and Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<section id=\"body\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row-offcanvas row-offcanvas-left\">\n<div id=\"content-block\">\n<div id=\"bodytext\">\n<p>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, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/joiningthelibrary\">find out how to join online.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"215\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Britannica Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7088\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/files\/2018\/05\/brit-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"401\"><a href=\"http:\/\/library.eb.co.uk\/storelibrarycard?id=eastrenfrewshire\">Britannica Library<\/a>, one of the most trusted\u00a0resources on the web,\u00a0offers 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;div style=&#8221;padding:56.09% 0 0 0;position:relative;&#8221;&gt;<div class=\"embed-vimeo\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/121028798\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;script src=&#8221;https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/script&gt;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"215\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOONUIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7089\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/files\/2018\/05\/hoonuit_service.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"108\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"401\">Expand your horizons, master new skills and gain valuable knowledge on hundreds of software applications.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/hoonuit\">Hoonuit\u00a0<\/a>opens up unlimited access to thousands of short videos covering more than 500 of today&#8217;s most popular software applications on both PCs and Macs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"215\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Library of Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7090\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/files\/2018\/05\/nat-li-300x177.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"401\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/article\/9555\/The-National-Library-of-Scotland---eResources\">National Library of Scotland<\/a> (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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"215\"><strong>Portal to the Past<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7091\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/files\/2018\/05\/portaltothepast.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"120\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"401\">Every town or village in East Renfrewshire has its own unique history and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.portaltothepast.co.uk\/article\/3093\/Home\">Portal to the Past <\/a>website is the number one place to access it.\u00a0 Packed with local history and old photographs, it&#8217;s the perfect way to gather information for that project, answer a tricky question or while away the hours reminiscing about times past.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"215\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Access to Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7092\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/files\/2018\/05\/access-to-research1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"120\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"401\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.accesstoresearch.org.uk\/\">Access to Research<\/a> 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.\u00a0All content provided is digital and can be accessed from library computers\u00a0or via the library WiFi service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>http:\/\/scottishbooktrust.com\/bookbug http:\/\/scottishbooktrust.com\/reading http:\/\/scottishbooktrust.com\/writing East Renfrewshire Curriculinks Education City\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accessing Education City at Home 24\/7 Access to Digital Services Search the Library Catalogue You can look for items quickly and easily by searching the library catalogue. Items may then be reserved for collection at any East Renfrewshire Library. To search for books, e-books, audiobooks, spoken word,\u00a0films\u00a0and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/parents\/supporting-your-child-at-home\/supporting-your-child-with-literacy-and-english\/useful-numeracy-and-mathematics-websites\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Useful Literacy and English Websites<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2795,"featured_media":0,"parent":6842,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7070","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7070","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2795"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7070"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7070\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7954,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7070\/revisions\/7954"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/StMarks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7070"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}