Central Library (Reference): Further information 

What's in the Learning & Information Library?

General:

• Books: current and historical reference and information books, pamphlets and other material

• Newspapers and magazines: main UK newspapers, plus a selection of newspapers and magazines in other languages. Backfiles of many titles available

• Business and company information, including trade directories

• Electoral register (full version) for Leicester

• European Union information

• Genealogy and Family History

• Language dictionaries

• Law and legislation, including case law, access to UK Acts of Parliament, plus an easy-to-use self-help collection of leaflets

• Local History. (Note: archives and records for the City and County of Leicester - including local newspapers, photographs, etc.) are held at the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland

• Learning and careers information

• Maps and atlases, including the OS Landranger series; and large-scale OS maps for Leicester

• Stretton Collection of books and memorabilia relating to British railway development from the late 19th century. Available to view by prior arrangement only - please ring us to arrange this.

• Telephone directories and Yellow Pages (UK)

• UK Government publications

• UK official statistics: economy, employment, health, census, population etc.

…and (of course) helpful and knowledgeable staff to help with your enquiries

Computers, Internet & Email:

• FREE Internet access: Book in advance

• 30+ Internet and general use computers

Also: Specialist information on CD-ROM and online, including:

• Ancestry Library Edition - online research tool for anyone researching their family tree

• Army Roll of Honour WWII

• Driving Standards Agency Official theory tests (cars, large vehicles, motorcycles, hazard perception)

• FamilySearch (genealogy)

• Leicester and Leicestershire Census data

• Life in Great Britain - online Citizenship information and help to prepare for the Citizenship Test

• Soldiers Died in the Great War

• Online Reference Room – free access for library members to online encyclopaedias, reference books, newspapers and magazines

Facilities:

• A4 scanners

• A4 and A3 printers

• Colour photocopier

• Fax machine

• Microfiche and microfilm reader printer

Events, Activities & Advice:

• Councillors’ surgeries

• UK Online Centre - computer and internet training for beginners 

Please contact the library for more information on the above: (0116) 299 5401

Access:

• Wheelchair accessible ground floor and public lift to first floor

• Automatic doors

• Adjustable computer workstations for wheelchair users

• Specialist computer software

• Induction loop
• Software for people with visual difficulties - scans and reads text aloud

Other Information:

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