At Newcastle Libraries we have a number of Pictures to Share collections available to borrow. These books combine pictures and text for adults in a meaningful way to help stimulate conversation between families, professionals and those with dementia. The books can also be used with stroke sufferers, as well as adults with learning disabilities and people with mental health needs.
Easy-to-use information rich in pictures, videos and animations from a trusted source - with versions of the encyclopedia tailored for children aged 5 to 11, students aged 12 to 18 and for adults.
Oxford Reference is the premier online reference product, spanning 25 different subject areas, bringing together 2 million digitized entries across Oxford University Press’s Dictionaries, Companions and Encyclopedias.
The gateway to Grove Music Online, Oxford Music Online provides biographical information on classical and modern musicians from Amadeus Mozart to Aphex Twin. There are also articles on composers, conductors, instruments and notation.
Explore Libby to access eMagazines - it has the latest issues of your favourite magazines for all ages and interests.
Access digital copies of thousands of daily newspapers brought to you by Pressreader on Libby.
Search Oxford Art Online to access the content of Grove Art Online and other reference resources. Oxford Art Online includes over 200,000 articles that span ancient to contemporary art and architecture, as well as over 19,000 images of works of art, structures, plans, and artist signatures.
The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography contains the biographies of deceased people who helped shape British history. The biographies include links to related content on other websites such as the BBC, British Library, and National Portrait Gallery.