Reference material
You can access a number of databases from home by clicking on the links below using your library card number to log in.
Ancestry
A free service to help you start searching for family history records online. Only available using a library computer. Other useful resources include ancestry help and advice centre, 1881 UK census, family tree creator
Access to research
Discover a world of published academic research at your local library, some in full text, some as abstracts. Only available using a library computer.
BFI replay
60 years of screen history from the British Film Institute. Only available using a library computer.
Encyclopaedia britannica library
An award-winning resource providing trusted information on thousands of topics and areas of study:
- Britannica beginner
suitable for ages 3 to 5 - Britannica junior
suitable for ages 5 to 10 - Britannica student
suitable for ages 10 to 14 - Britannica adults
advanced level content for older students and adults
CALM
An online catalogue of Ealing local history service, including archives, paintings, Martinware pottery and photographs.European newsstream
Search and access information from national and regional newspapers, as well as European newspapers. Issues of each newspaper are indexed to help you to find top news stories and also information in the various sections of the papers.
Learn English
Access over 120 hours of practice materials including audio visual presentations and more than 300 practice activities, providing assistance with preparation for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
- IELTS general training module (for employment and immigration)
- IELTS Academic Module (for colleges and universities)
UCAS support
Complete UCAS guide to higher education, further education and postgraduate education courses and institutions.