Access a range of online resources with the power of your library card.

Free online resources for all ages, including encyclopedias, family history, image libraries and more.

Some resources are only accessible in libraries but others are available anytime, anywhere with your library card and PIN.
If you have problems accessing online resources, visit your nearest library for help from our friendly staff.
Can't visit? Email library.enquiries@cne-siar.gov.uk or phone Stornoway Library: 01851 822744


BritannicaLibrary

BritannicaLibrary

GoCitezen

Free, walk-in access to over 30 million academic articles in participating public libraries

Comprehensive and reliable information for all ages. Safe, engaging resources at your child's reading level.

Prepare for Life in the UK or British Citizenship tests with the latest official study materials from the Home Office and hundreds of practice questions.

Access in your library or school

Access from home

Access ID: westernisles
Passcode: britannica


GoCitezen

NLS

NLS

Comprehensive digital platform with high-quality resources for personal, social, health and economic education. Good for challenging topics.

A treasure trove of information. Join free and access 1000s of online resources: databases, academic journals, historic documents, ebooks and the NLS’s digital gallery.

The National Library's extensive collection of maps as high-resolution, colour, zoomable images. Includes historic maps of Stornoway and surrounds from 1780s to 1960s.


NewsBank

TheoryTestPro

WhichMag

A comprehensive collection of reliable news sources. Search by Topic or Source.

Theory Test Pro is a realistic online simulation of the UK’s driving theory tests. Contains all official test questions licensed from the DVSA.

Online product reviews and recommendations.