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.

How to login from home
Find the College from the drop down list when registering. Use your College email and password to log in.

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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Economist

Read the Economist online or through the app

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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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Find the College from the drop down list and click “Accept”. Go to Collections.

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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