Eich Llyfrgell | Your Library

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eBooks

Issues Online

This is the best starting point for any project. Includes statistics and links to organisations

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eBooks

Hundreds of eBooks specifically chosen for learners studying in FE colleges

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VLE Books

Hundreds of ebooks directly relevant to your course. Downloadable to device

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Borrowbox

Brilliant collection of audio books and magazines on all subjects and for all tastes – free of charge

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Or download the “BorrowBox” app on your phone

News & Journals

A Level Review Magazines

Magazines written for all A and AS Level learners

To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/GCSALevelRev

Mark Allen Health Core

Advanced collection of health journals for many aspects of nursing and midwifery.

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Gale OneFile Journals

Gale General OneFile, provides journal and news information. It allows you to find quality information you want, quickly.

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JSTOR

Millions of academic journal articles, e-books and images. A great place to start your research.

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NewsBank

Newspapers in UK and Wales.

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Gale FE News

Major newspapers throughout UK, Europe and the World.

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Media

GCS TV

The college’s Youtube. TV programmes, presentations and video clips all related to your studies.

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Digimap

Includes Ordnance Survey, historical and geological maps

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Digital Theatre Plus

Full-length productions of plays, expert insights and thousands of time-saving resources

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Subject specific & Miscellaneous 

Gale Business Insights

Expert analysis of the world’s major companies. Includes SWOT anlaysis

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Drama Online

Texts of 100’s of plays plus filmed live performances, film adaptations and audio plays

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Children & Young People Now

Essential read for the sector, covers childcare and early years, education, health, social care, youth justice, and youth work

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Digital Wiring Regs

Up to date wiring regulations for the Electrical sector

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English eMagazine

Invaluable resource for English students with essays on novels, plays and poems

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Geofile Online

Geography resource which explores topical themes with plenty of facts, figures and interpretations, maps, tables, and photos

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MediaMag

Specifically written for Media students. It includes features, articles and reviews as well as exam tips

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Pre-chewed Politics

Bang up to date resources, videos and articles including monthly case studies and revision tips for Govt & Politics

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Psychology: WJEC companion

Engaging and accessible book on A-Level Psychology. Exam focussed and written by lecturers at GCS

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