eResources

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URL: www.askaboutireland.ie

Brings the Ireland of the past alive and provides information on all aspects of Ireland today, including exciting content from Ireland’s public libraries, museums and archives. The site also hosts Griffiths Valuation.

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Access How: DLR Library Card Number and PIN; also with the Borrowbox app

URL: dunlaoghaire.borrowbox.com

Along with eBooks and eAudiobooks, you can read online newspapers and magazines via the ePress section.

Download digital books from some of the world’s most popular authors directly to your smartphone/tablet via the BorrowBox app. You can also log in via Internet browser.

Access from: LexIcon only

Access how: You will need to register. Our subscription is just for one 'seat' (only one user active at any one time).

URL: www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk

Access from: LexIcon only

Access how: Please ask library staff for assistance

Business.ie is Ireland's largest business contact database of over 102,340 companies and 37,380 executive contacts. Search businesses by category, location, employee size and executive role.

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Access How: Libby App/Website; DLR Library Card Number and PIN

URL: libbyapp.com

Comics are available in eBook format from the Libby app and website

Contains nearly 11,000 posthumous biographies from earliest times to date, which describe and assess the careers of Irish subjects in all fields of endeavour.

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Access How: DLR Library Card Number

URL: Various, see below

Includes thousands of searchable articles and related websites selected by Encyclopaedia Britannica authors. Three editions to choose from; Adult, Student or Junior. You will need your library card number to use this service.

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Access How: Borrowbox App/Website; DLR Library Card Number and PIN

URL: dunlaoghaire.borrowbox.com

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Access How: DLR Library Card Number and PIN

URL: dlr.freegal.com

Freegal Music gives dlr Libraries members free access to over 15 million songs and 40,000 music videos. Enjoy unlimited streaming and download up to 5 songs each week. Available on Apple, Google Play and Amazon devices.

When setting up, choose Dún Laoghaire or Ireland as your location, then select Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Library Service. It is compatible with most devices.

For library card related queries, please contact: librarybib@dlrcoco.ie

Please enjoy!

Access from: DLR Branches Only

Access how: No sign up / login required. Subscription allows for five 'seats' (simultaneous users)

URL: www.findmypast.ie

This is the world's most comprehensive Irish family history website, based in Dublin, providing easy-to-search, online access to some of the most significant Irish records that have ever been made available. 

Findmypast gives DLR members access to the 'Ireland Collection', the largest collection of Irish family records online (over 100 million) with additional records also available from the 'World Collection'.

Access from: DLR Branches Only

Access how: No Login Required

URL: archive.irishnewsarchive.com

The world’s largest online database of Irish newspapers. Includes many of Ireland's leading national, regional and out of print titles from the 1700s to the present. Includes a link to the resource 'Radical Newspapers'.

Access from: DLR Branches Only

Access how: No Login Required

URL: www.irishtimes.com

Access from: DLR Branches Only

Access how: Website; No Login Required

URL: www.jstor.org

JSTOR provides access to academic journal articles, books and primary sources. The only subject fully available on our public PCs is Irish Studies, covering approximately 49 journals and 62 books.

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Access How: DLR Library Card Number and PIN

URL: www.kanopy.com/en/dlrcoco

Kanopy gives dlr Libraries members free access to thousands of films, documentaries and children’s shows from studios including A24, Criterion Collection and PBS. Stream on desktop, mobile, tablet and Smart TV apps, with 10 viewing credits available each month.

Further instructions can be found at the link HERE. For any card access enquiries, please email librarybib@dlrcoco.ie

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Access How: Libby App/Website; DLR Library Card Number and PIN

URL: libbyapp.com

Libby offer a large selection of eBook and audiobook titles.  You can now also read online magazines and Comics/Graphic Novels via the Libby Magazine, and Comics sections respectively.  The desktop version is at the dlr Libraries Libby home page and the Libby app can be downloaded via Google Play and the App Store.

Please note that Kindle e-reader devices are not compatible with this service in Ireland  (Kindle Fire tablets should allow you to download the Libby app).

To use Libby/OverDrive, you will need your library card number and PIN.  Help pages are available on the site and you may also contact overdrive@dlrcoco.ie with any queries.

Forgotten library card PINs can be reset here. 

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Access How: Libby App/Website; DLR Library Card Number and PIN

URL: libbyapp.com

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Access How: DLR Library Card Number 

URL: lote4kids.com

LOTE4Kids is a library eResource that allows children to learn a language and connect with books through the magic of storytelling. You can choose from thousands of audio-picture books in 50+ languages, together with English translations. 

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Access How: DLR Library Card Number and PIN

URL: connect.liblynx.com/wayfless/medicitv?lcard=DLRLibraries

medici.tv is the leading video streaming service in classical music, dance and jazz, with thousands of videos of concerts, operas, ballet, jazz and masterclasses. As well as videos, there are more than 100 live events broadcast every year. Something for everyone!

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Access How: Borrowbox App/Website; DLR Library Card Number and PIN

URL: dunlaoghaire.borrowbox.com

Library members can study the Official Driver Theory Test and take practice tests in dlr Libraries. .

Car/Bike Theory tests: available in all branches
Bus/Truck Theory tests: available in Lexicon, Ballyogan, Blackrock and Dundrum

These resources are free to use and are an excellent way to help you prepare for your test.

Note: The software is available on specific PCs. Please contact your local branch if you would like to book a session in advance.

The Official Driver Theory Test book can also be ordered from any dlr library or though our online catalogue dlr.spydus.ie

Access From: DLR Branches only

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• Business.ie
• British Newspaper Archive
• Findmypast
• Irish Newspaper Archives
• Irish Times
• JSTOR

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Access How: DLR Library Card Number

URL: https://premium.oxforddictionaries.com/account/login

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Access How: DLR Library Card Number

URL: https://www.oxfordreference.com

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URL: libraries.dlrcoco.ie/using-your-library/podcasts

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Access How: No Login Required

URL:www.tumblebooklibrary.com

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Access How: Library card number

URL: library.transparent.com

Transparent Language Online offers a proven way to learn languages, with a wide range of high-quality materials and real-life language used by native speakers—all presented in a simple, easy-to-use platform.

Click here for the Libraries Ireland eLibrary User Guides

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Access How: Library card number

URL: lgma.universalclass.com

Universal Class gives dlr Libraries members free access to a unique online learning platform with over 400 high‑quality courses. Used by more than 300,000 students worldwide, it features expert instructors, engaging video lessons, graded assessments and certificates, helping learners track and achieve their goals.

Courses cover a wide range of topics including business, technology, health, fitness, arts, writing and more. 

Click here for Libraries Ireland eLibrary User Guides

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Access How: Library card number

URL: www.vision-net.ie/library.jsp