Category: Library Resources

Did you know…You now have full, free access to the Washington Post!

CityLibrary now provides direct access to the Washington Post via WashingtonPost.com and the app. To make use of this access, create a Washington Post account with your City email and verify your email address. The Post’s coverage includes politics and global affairs as well as lifestyle content. Interactives and videos are available and you can…Continue Reading Did you know…You now have full, free access to the Washington Post!

Kanopy – not only feature films

You may already know Kanopy This video streaming service can be a source of entertainment for when you need a break from your study, but did you know that it also covers subjects relevant to your studies? The platform provides access to 30,000 films, documentaries, TV shows and more, covering a wide range of subjects,…Continue Reading Kanopy – not only feature films

“Start spreading the news…”

New York Times on smartphones.

Did you know that you can now access The New York Times via CityLibrary? Our subscription gives you access to: News and original reporting International editions Games including Spelling Bee, Wordle and The Crossword Recipes, advice and inspiration from the Cooking section Wirecutter’s independent reviews for thousands of products The Athletic’s in-depth sports journalism. all…Continue Reading “Start spreading the news…”

Overdrive: The Library in Your Pocket

An example of two of the Overdrive book displays

CityLibrary is a big fan of reading for pleasure and relaxation and you can find this over on the Libby app and Overdrive website. Whether you want to lose yourself in a thrilling mystery, want to work on yourself with a self help audiobook, or fight some bad guys in a superhero graphic novel- there…Continue Reading Overdrive: The Library in Your Pocket

Shakespeare, songs & sonnets

Screenshot of the Drama Online homepage.

If you’re a Shakespeare fan, you’ll love the Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama video collection available via Drama Online. A video resource suitable for students and researchers at every level, it includes content such as ‘Shakespeare in the Present’, Maxine Peake as ‘Hamlet’, ‘Stage on Screen’ and ‘Shakespeare’s Heroes and Villains’. Drama Online is just…Continue Reading Shakespeare, songs & sonnets

The New York Times – All Access

CityLibrary has expanded our current newspaper offering with a subscription to The New York Times. City students and staff now have direct access to The New York Times via nytimes.com and The New York Times News app. You need to register with your City email address and activate a digital pass to access content. Instructions…Continue Reading The New York Times – All Access

Library Loves Feedback February

Bookshelves containing book displays for Travel through time, wellbeing and study skills.

Our Library Loves Feedback campaign will return from Monday 12th to Sunday 25th February. During this time there’ll be a lots of ways to tell us your thoughts on CityLibrary. We want to know how and why you love the library, as well as ways you think we can improve or adapt to better help…Continue Reading Library Loves Feedback February