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<h1>Join Barking &amp; Dagenham Libraries</h1>
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<h3>Benefits of Library Membership:&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Joining our libraries is quick, easy, and free. Membership of Barking and Dagenham Library offers you access to our library collections at our libraries and online, mobile apps, ebooks, audio &amp; video books, journals, online courses and all of these services are&nbsp;<strong>FREE</strong>* for all of our members to use including:&nbsp;</p>
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<li>A library card</li>
<li>Access to library mobile app to manage your account</li>
<li>Access to our collection of books, journals, and periodicals for adults and children</li>
<li>24/7 e-library access including online encyclopedias, dictionaries, magazines, newspapers, directories, maps, legal information, statistics, family history, streaming music</li>
<li>Access our library on the go through mobile apps</li>
<li>Borrow a wide range of items, including books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs</li>
<li>Access to Public PCs at our libraries</li>
<li>Access to libraries services at 17 local authorities part of The Libraries Consortium</li>
<li>FREE Access to online courses including Computer Training, Driving Theory Test, IELTS, Life in the UK test</li>
<li>Access to Ziptales - a reading platform for children</li>
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<h3><strong>Join the Library and Get your Library Membership Card:</strong></h3>
<p>Please click on the "<a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/user/register">Join Barking &amp; Dagenham Library&nbsp;Here</a>" to join the Barking &amp; Dagenham Library. All you need is one proof of your name and current address. Acceptable documents for joining are:</p>
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<li>passport</li>
<li>driving license</li>
<li>Council Tax letter</li>
<li>rent card</li>
<li>bank statement (less than three months old)</li>
<li>utility bill for electricity, gas, or telephone (less than 3 months old)</li>
<li>tenancy/lease agreement</li>
<li>medical card</li>
<li>benefit or pension book</li>
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<p>If you are aged 15 or under, you will need your parent or guardian to sign your application form.</p>
<p>You will need to bring in proof of your name and address when you come to collect your library card if you join online.</p>
<p>Your library card is non-transferable. You are responsible for all transactions on your card including computer access and loans.</p>
<h2>The Libraries Consortium</h2>
<p>We are a member of The Libraries Consortium (TLC). By joining the library you also have full membership rights to libraries in these local authorities (subject to terms in each local authority).&nbsp;<strong>If you have library membership of any of the following local authorities you can use your library card at libraries in Barking and Dagenham.</strong>&nbsp;The information you supply will also be shared with the 17 other authorities in the TLC for the provision of library services:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/libraries/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brent</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/libraries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Croydon</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/libraries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ealing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://new.enfield.gov.uk/services/libraries/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enfield</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries-archives-culture" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hackney</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/libraries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harrow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://libraries.havering.gov.uk/client/en_GB/havering" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Havering</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/libraries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hounslow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kingston.gov.uk/libraries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kingston upon Thames</a></li>
<li><a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/libraries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lewisham</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.luton.gov.uk/Leisure_and_culture/libraries/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luton</a></li>
<li><a href="https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/client/en_GB/merton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Merton</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Category/Libraries.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Newham</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/libraries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Redbridge</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sutton.gov.uk/info/200168/libraries_museums_archives_and_arts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sutton</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/leisure_and_culture/libraries.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tower Hamlets</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/libraries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waltham Forest</a></li>
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<h2>Online Resources on the Go</h2>
<p>You don&rsquo;t need to visit the library to find quality information, books, and magazines to read. The library service subscribes to a number of online services, bringing reliable information to you. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Barking and Dagenham Council cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers. If you come across any external links that don't work, we would be grateful if you could report them to us by emailing <a href="mailto:libraries@lbbd.gov.uk">libraries@lbbd.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>With an Internet connection, you can access these resources on your computer, laptop, tablet, and mobile phone or computers at our libraries! To access these FREE* online resources, you need to have your library card number and PIN. You will need an email address to access some of these services.</p>
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<p>Please click on underlined text to go to the specific website where you can use your library credentials to log in and access the resources.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.accesstoresearch.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Access to Research</a></p>
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<p>Access to Research has free access to millions of academic articles and published research. Get in-depth information on topics including art, architecture, business, engineering, history, languages, politics, philosophy, mathematics and the sciences.</p>
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<p>This resource is only available on computers in&nbsp;Barking and Dagenham Libraries&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Local Studies and Archives Centre.</p>
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<p><a href="https://lbbd.cobwebinfo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://cobra.cobwebinfo.com/storage/logos/logo-5785fef746600COBRA-Logo_Colour-strapline.jpg" alt="COBRA - London Borough of Barking and Dagenham" width="202" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<p><a href="http://lbbd.cobwebinfo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Business Information - COBRA</a></p>
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<p>COBRA is ideal for anyone who wants to start a business. Its comprehensive content includes information on how to write a business or marketing plan and research into new markets. There is also legal information for businesses and a series of business information factsheets.</p>
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<p><a href="https://lbbd.gocitizen.co.uk/students/new" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://assets.gocitizen.co.uk/assets_2/logo_gc-9c2f691a48d92a7df4ce060f6ca0eae50eb2d9506d48ab5ad85bc3731704a1d1.svg" width="276" height="30" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://lbbd.gocitizen.co.uk/library/n7j5ulaee2i" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Life in the UK Citizenship Test Preparation</a></p>
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<p>Go Citizen&nbsp;is a free online study resource for candidates preparing for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Life in the UK Test</a>. It includes an online version of the latest official study materials licensed from the Home Office (which publishes the handbook) plus hundreds of practice test questions in the same format as the official test. You can take the tests as many times as you like, and track your progress.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.thecomputerschool.net/smartcart/scart_skillsindex.php?logname=bdlm2015&amp;logtype=7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.thecomputerschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/logo.png" width="276" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.thecomputerschool.net/smartcart/scart_skillsindex.php?logname=bdlm2015&amp;logtype=7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Computer School</a></p>
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<p>The Computer School provides IT-based lessons and tutorials. All content is presented in an easy-to-follow, quick lesson format, with clear, precise, step-by-step instructions. It includes:</p>
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<li>computer basics</li>
<li>staying safe online</li>
<li>technology basics</li>
<li>Microsoft</li>
<li>Apple</li>
<li>Android</li>
<li>social media and networking</li>
<li>Dreamweaver</li>
<li>and much more.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.learnmyway.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.learnmyway.com/assets/images/learn-my-way-logo.png" alt="Learn My Way logo" width="134" height="97" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.learnmyway.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn My Way - Free Online Courses on Digital Skills, Managing Money and Health</a></p>
<p>All Barking and Dagenham&nbsp;libraries&nbsp;are registered as UK online Centres. Learn My Way is a website of free online courses for beginners, helping people develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. Courses on managing your money online and improving health online and staying safe online are included.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.digitalunite.com/technology-guides" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.digitalunite.com/sites/default/files/digital_unite_logo.png" alt="Home" width="97" height="81" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.digitalunite.com/guides" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Digital Unite - Improve your Computer Skills</a></p>
<p>Whether you are an independent learner or a digital champion, this site has everything you need to improve your computer skills and boost your digital confidence.</p>
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<p><a href="https://lbbd.theorytestpro.co.uk/students/new" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://assets.theorytestpro.co.uk/assets_2/logo-be14e50f7c72f4dbcf5f4623e5051cae455f030044fac2ee4a15617aee7062c9.svg" width="133" height="56" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://lbbd.theorytestpro.co.uk/library/12ojxun7svta" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Driving Theory Test</a></p>
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<p>Theory Test Pro is a realistic online simulation of the UK&rsquo;s driving theory test. Free to use, it is suitable for anyone learning to drive a car, motorbike, passenger vehicle, or heavy goods vehicle. All the material is licensed from DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), which sets the test.</p>
<p>It contains:</p>
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<li>questions similar to those asked in the official test</li>
<li>hazard perception video clips&nbsp;</li>
<li>an online version of the Highway Code</li>
<li>login to the driving theory test</li>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://tlc.overdrive.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eBooks and Audiobooks</a></p>
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<p>Library members can download digital books, comics, graphic novels, and audiobooks for all ages for free and read them on a computer, tablet, or mobile. And can also be accessed via the <a href="https://meet.libbyapp.com/">Libby eBook App</a> too.</p>
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<p><a href="https://meet.libbyapp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.overdrive.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.contentstack.io%2Fv3%2Fassets%2Fbltf6a42d9e46f07d48%2Fblt7400dbcb55870496%2F62d0397611921e115b9516e3%2FLibbywordmark_tagline.svg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" width="167" height="51" /> </a></p>
<p>Books can be taken out for either 7 or 14 days. At the end of the lending period, the books will automatically expire, so no overdue charges, but you will no longer be able to access them. However, you can download them again if you wish.</p>
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<p>Use your library card number to log in to London Libraries Consortium collection. You will be asked to create an online account. You will need your library card number and a PIN number, available from any&nbsp;local library.</p>
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<p><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_a034a9dc-fb92-4a37-8c0e-b30ae102311b_637956460940602340/public" /></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://library.eb.co.uk/storelibrarycard?id=londonboroughlibrary&amp;target=/levels/adult" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Encyclopaedia Britannica</a></p>
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<p>One of the world&rsquo;s best-known reference works, Britannica provides information on art, history, geography, science and many other subjects, supplemented by links to magazine articles and websites. It&rsquo;s also a good source of related illustrations and video content.</p>
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<p>Library members can access a choice of three age-specific sections:</p>
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<li><a href="http://library.eb.co.uk/storelibrarycard?id=londonboroughlibrary&amp;target=/levels/adult" target="_blank" rel="noopener">adult (for ages 14+)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://library.eb.co.uk/storelibrarycard?id=londonboroughlibrary&amp;target=/levels/student&amp;loggedin=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">student (for ages 11 to 14)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://library.eb.co.uk/storelibrarycard?id=londonboroughlibrary&amp;target=/levels/junior&amp;loggedin=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">junior (for ages 5 to 11)</a></li>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://llc.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_US/ancestry/?rm=BARKING+%26+DAGE0%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C0%7C%7C%7Ctrue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Family History - Ancestry Library</a></p>
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<p>Our libraries and the Archives and Local Studies Centre offer access to the Ancestry Library Edition, a great place to start for anyone researching their family history. This service is not available remotely, it can only be accessed in one of our libraries or at the Archives and Local Studies Centre.</p>
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<p>It contains over 4 billion names in worldwide historical records, including national birth, marriage, and death indexes for England and Wales, and census records from 1841 to 1911.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=53" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_a034a9dc-fb92-4a37-8c0e-b30ae102311b_638302090272307540/public" width="210" height="67" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=53" target="_blank" rel="noopener">International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training</a></p>
<p>The IELTS provides free online practice resources for its general training. It<strong> </strong>is for those who need to know English for secondary education, work experience or training courses. It focuses on basic language skills needed in social life and the workplace. The website includes tutorials, video advice, mock tests, and activities.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=52" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_a034a9dc-fb92-4a37-8c0e-b30ae102311b_638302090272307540/public" width="210" height="67" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=52" target="_blank" rel="noopener">International English Langauge Testing System (IELTS) Academic Training</a></p>
<p>The IELTS provides free online practice resources for its academic training tests. It is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.issuesonline.co.uk/subscription/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.issuesonline.co.uk/resources/images/header/logo_2020.png" alt="Independence Issues Online" width="266" height="47" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://www.issuesonline.co.uk/subscription/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issues Online - research into contemporary issues</a></p>
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<p>Issues is a reference source made up of articles addressing contemporary social issues, such as rights and discrimination, drugs, crime, and the environment.</p>
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<p>It&rsquo;s very useful for school and college projects and general interest and there are links to statistics and official and other useful websites.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.oxfordartonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/gmo_banner_animated.gif" width="374" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oxfordartonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Art Online</a></p>
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<p>Oxford Art Online is the gateway to Oxford&rsquo;s art reference works. It includes more than&nbsp;200,000 articles that span ancient to contemporary art and architecture, as well as over 15,000 images of works of art, structures, plans, and artist signatures.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Use your library card number to log in to Oxford Art Online. If your library card starts with 28069 you will need to enter <strong>lbbd&nbsp;</strong>before entering your library card number.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.oed.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/com.idmgroup.oed100.sounds.prod/wp-content/uploads/OED-banner.gif" width="384" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oed.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford English Dictionary</a></p>
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<p>The Oxford English Dictionary is the most comprehensive English dictionary in the world. It not only gives you the full meaning of a word but explains its origins and history.</p>
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<p><a href="https://premium.oxforddictionaries.com/account/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/od_banner.gif" width="384" height="48" /> </a></p>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://premium.oxforddictionaries.com/account/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Dictionaries</a></p>
<p>Oxford Dictionaries puts the following language information at your fingertips:</p>
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<li>English</li>
<li>German</li>
<li>Chinese</li>
<li>Spanish</li>
<li>Italian</li>
<li>Arabic</li>
<li>French</li>
<li>Russian</li>
<li>Portuguese</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.oxforddnb.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/dnb_banner_animated.gif" width="374" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oxforddnb.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Dictionary of National Biography</a></p>
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<p>The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography features thousands of detailed biographies of people either born in Britain or who made significant contributions to British history.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>No one living is included, but its coverage is updated with additional biographies three times a year. You can find biographies by name, subject area and place.</p>
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<p>Use your library card number to log in to Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. If your library card starts with 28069 you will need to enter&nbsp;<strong>lbbd&nbsp;</strong>before entering your library card number.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/gmo_banner_animated.gif" width="375" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Music Online</a></p>
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<p>Oxford Music Online is the authoritative resource for music research with over 57,000 articles written by more than 6,000 scholars charting the diverse history and cultures of music around the globe.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Use your library card number to log in to Oxford Music Online. If your library card starts with 28069 you will need to enter&nbsp;<strong>lbbd&nbsp;</strong>before entering your library card number.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.oxfordreference.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/dnb_banner_animated.gif" width="374" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oxfordreference.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Reference Online</a></p>
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<p>Oxford Reference Online contains a vast collection of reference books covering everything from accountancy to zoology.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Use your library card number to log in to Oxford Reference Online. If your library card starts with 28069 you will need to enter&nbsp;<strong>lbbd&nbsp;</strong>before entering your library card number.</p>
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<p><a href="https://reading-well.org.uk/books/books-on-prescription" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://tra-resources.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/entries/image/536/TRA_READING_WELL_LOGO_CMYK_PRIMARY_compressed.jpg" width="173" height="100" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://reading-well.org.uk/books/books-on-prescription" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reading Well Books on Prescription</a></p>
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<p>Reading Well helps you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using helpful reading.</p>
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<p>The books are chosen by health experts and people living with the conditions covered. People can be recommended a title by a health professional, or they can visit their local library and take a book out for free.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=55" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://clarityenglish.com/assets/images/TB-icon.png" alt="Tense Buster logo" width="211" height="155" /> </a></p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=55">Tense Buster - English Language Practise</a></p>
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<p>Tense Buster will help you to understand key areas of grammar in English. It&rsquo;s suitable for anyone wishing to improve their understanding of English grammar and is also suitable for ESOL students at A2 level and above. There is also a 6-week course option that provides suitable study units that help you improve your English.&nbsp;The site covers:</p>
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<li>nouns</li>
<li>verbs</li>
<li>adjectives</li>
<li>articles</li>
<li>tutorials</li>
<li>tests</li>
<li>activities</li>
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<p><a href="https://ziptales.co.uk/subs/barking/index.php?bar=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ziptales - Reading for Children</a></p>
<p>Ziptales helps make reading fun for children aged 4 to 12+ years. Its content supports the National Curriculum and suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2 and the International Baccalaureate.</p>
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<p>The Ziptales online library consists of over 550 interactive stories and activities with:</p>
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<li>voice-overs</li>
<li>animations</li>
<li>quizzes</li>
<li>games</li>
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<h1>Volunteering</h1>
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<p>Thank you for your interest in joining the LBBD Volunteering Team, helping residents in our community that need support and guidance. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we have worked with local voluntary organisations to get support out to people that need it.</p>
<p>Volunteering for the council also offers the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, meet new people and it is a pathway towards seeking employment or further education.</p>
<p>The LBBD volunteering team have recently reopened up a variety of volunteering opportunities with more to come as we slowly recover from the pandemic, so if you would like to join our team, supporting our services and residents, please sign up:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=40f3a843-a79c-4f6e-9082-7af50493e1cf&amp;ApplicationFormNumber=1">Sign up as a volunteer</a></p>
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<h1>Social Prescribing</h1>
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<p><img style="width: auto; height: auto;" src="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/sites/default/files/inline-images/Social-prescribing.jpg" alt="Social Prescribing - Be more active, be more socially connected, be healthier, live well and more independently, support your mental wellbeing, support with your finances." data-entity-uuid="20b37ba5-83ed-4a42-80ee-f2ee3b4f7d8c" data-entity-type="file" /></p>
<p>The service helps you improve your health and wellbeing and to make positive life changes. The Social Prescribing Team can help you:</p>
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<li>be more active&nbsp;</li>
<li>be more socially connected&nbsp;</li>
<li>be healthier</li>
<li>live well and more independently&nbsp;</li>
<li>support your mental wellbeing&nbsp;</li>
<li>support with your finances</li>
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<h2>What is Social Prescribing?</h2>
<p>Social prescribing enables a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional to refer you to a specialist link worker to talk about the issues you are facing and find the right services to support you.</p>
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<p>Link workers give people time, focusing on &lsquo;what matters to me&rsquo; and taking a holistic approach to people&rsquo;s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.</p>
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<p>Social prescribing works for a wide range of people, including people:</p>
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<li>with one or more long-term conditions</li>
<li>who need support with their mental health</li>
<li>who are lonely or isolated</li>
<li>who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing, i.e. money and debt issues, domestic abuse, employment</li>
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<h2>When and where?</h2>
<p>Ask your GP or practice nurse for a referral.</p>
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<h2>Who is it for?</h2>
<p>Anyone registered with a Barking and Dagenham GP.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>What is included?</h2>
<p>Social Prescribing works around you and your needs. Some of the services include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="0" role="tab" aria-expanded="true" aria-selected="true" aria-labelledby="ui-id-1" aria-controls="tabs-0">Housing advice</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-2" aria-controls="tabs-1">Mental health support</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-3" aria-controls="tabs-2">Family support</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-4" aria-controls="tabs-3">Money and debt advice</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-5" aria-controls="tabs-4">Domestic abuse support</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-6" aria-controls="tabs-5">Loneliness and social isolation</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-7" aria-controls="tabs-6">Substance misuse</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-8" aria-controls="tabs-7">Employment and training</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-9" aria-controls="tabs-8">Volunteering</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-10" aria-controls="tabs-9">Healthy lifestyle advice</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-11" aria-controls="tabs-10">Long Covid support</li>
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<p>For full details, please visit the <a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/social-prescribing">Social Prescribing</a> webpage</p>
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<h3>Contact</h3>
<p>email <a href="mailto:socialprescribing@lbbd.gov.uk">socialprescribing@lbbd.gov.uk</a> |&nbsp;Telephone: 020 8724 8018</p>
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Social Prescribing

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<h2>NewMe, Healthy Lifestyle Services for our residents!</h2>
<p>Get FREE local support with exercising, eating healthy, and stopping smoking. You can contact Healthy Lifestyles Team on 020 8724 8018, via email at <a href="mailto:healthy.lifestyles@lbbd.gov.uk">healthy.lifestyles@lbbd.gov.uk</a></p>
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<p>For full details on the Healthy Lifestyles, please <a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/newme-healthy-lifestyle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit our web page.</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/stop-smoking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stop Smoking</a></p>
<p>Quitting smoking is good for your health and your family&rsquo;s health. Giving up smoking can be a real challenge.&nbsp;Our <a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/stop-smoking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stop smoking page</a> has information about our stop smoking service and one to one support.</p>
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<h2>Sign up to our free programmes</h2>
<p>To sign up to our any of our free programmes, please fill out our form below and a member of our team will aim to be in touch with you within five working days.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/form/join-newme">Sign up to one of our free programmes</a></p>
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<h2>Join our online programmes</h2>
<p>You can attend any of our exercise, healthy eating, stopping smoking and play and communication sessions online throughout the week, from the comfort of your own home. Our online healthy lifestyles programme you can take part in:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/whats-on">Online events</a></p>

Healthy Lifestyles

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<h2>Room bookings</h2>
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<p>To book a room at Barking Learning Centre or Dagenham Library email <a href="mailto:blcroombookings@lbbd.gov.uk">blcroombookings@lbbd.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or call 020 8724 5135</p>

Room Bookings

policies

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<p><a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/general-privacy-notice" target="_blank" rel="noopener">General Privacy Notice</a></p>
<p>Your privacy rights are important to us and we are committed to ensuring that your personal information is processed in a safe and lawful way. This Privacy Notice informs you about how we process your personal information and what your rights are. The way we collect, store and process your personal information is governed by data protection legislation.</p>
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<p>The council is the controller for the personal information we process, unless otherwise stated.</p>
<p>For more info, please visit our <a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/general-privacy-notice">general privacy notice webpage</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://llc.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/custom/web/barking-and-dagenham/BARKterms%20and%20conditions%20v1.pdf">Terms and conditions of joining the library</a></p>
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<h2>Internet Useage Policy on devices at Barking &amp; Dagenham Libraries</h2>
<p>Barking and Dagenham Libraries provides computer and internet access and Wifi as part of its role of enabling access to cultural and educational information and resources. The service does not deny legitimate access to information by any member of the public, but recognises that such a resource is potentially open to misuse and abuse. The following policy has been produced in order to safeguard the interests of the service and the community it serves:</p>
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<p>1. Barking and Dagenham Libraries has no control over the accuracy and legality of the information on the Internet, and therefore cannot assume any responsibility for damages, direct or indirect, arising from its connection to the Internet. Barking and Dagenham Libraries recommends that services and goods should not be ordered over the Internet using Barking and Dagenham Libraries computers as confidentiality of personal information cannot be guaranteed. The Council will, where possible, attempt to restrict access to controversial materials on the Internet but accepts no responsibility or liability in respect of access to such information by individual users.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>2. Children under 7 will not be allowed access unless accompanied by a parent or carer over the age of 18. Young people aged 7-15 will be allowed access, provided they have the written consent of a parent or guardian. The parent/guardian will need to give consent using a form provided by the Library Service.</p>
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<p>3. By using the computers in this library you are agreeing to the Declaration below. Individual users of the computers will be responsible for their own behaviour and communications over the network. All usage will be monitored, and anyone found infringing the Public Computer Use Agreement will be stopped from using the service.</p>
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<p>4. Any member of the public found installing software or interfering with any virus checking software, any other software, hardware, or associated IT equipment will be barred from the subsequent use of any of the Library Services' IT facilities.</p>
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<p>5. Pornographic material transmitted over the Internet is subject to legislation in the Obscene Publications Acts of 1959 and 1964. Under these Acts, it is an offence to publish obscene material. The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, states that the transmission of electronic data constitutes publication. The Telecommunications Act 1984 makes it an offence to transmit, over telephone lines in England and Wales, a message or any other material that is grossly offensive or of indecent, obscene or menacing character.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>6. Barking and Dagenham Libraries reserves the right to refuse further computer access to any individuals accessing or distributing materials which are deemed to be illegal or unacceptable or have the potential to offend or disturb others, particularly abusive forms of marketing, violence or pornography, and materials which could incite hatred or discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender or sexual preference. Accessing chat rooms is not allowed and Barking and Dagenham Libraries reserves the right to refuse further computer access to any individuals accessing chat rooms.</p>

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<h4>Libraries on the Go</h4>
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<p>Take the library and its&nbsp;online resources with you via<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://llc.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/barking-and-dagenham/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the web</a></strong>, or free Smartphone Apps:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>My Library App</em>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.solus.LLC&amp;hl=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Play</a></strong> or&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/my-library-app/id1475794558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">App Store</a></strong>,</li>
<li><em>Libby</em>, by Overdrive from&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby&amp;hl=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Play</a></strong> or&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/libby-by-overdrive/id1076402606" target="_blank" rel="noopener">App Store</a></strong></li>
<li><em>Borrow Box</em> on <strong><a href="https://lbbd.borrowbox.com/">a web browser</a></strong> and from <strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/search?q=borrowbox&amp;c=apps&amp;hl=en_GB">Google Play</a></strong> or <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/borrowbox-library/id562843562"><strong>App Store</strong></a></li>
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<p>You don't have to have any special software as you can read or listen through your browser. Alternatively, you can download the <a href="https://meet.libbyapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Libby app</a>&nbsp; or <a href="https://lbbd.borrowbox.com/">BorrowBox</a> to enjoy your eBook or eAudiobook. For general help visit the <a href="https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/home.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Overdrive Help pages</a></p>
<p><a href="https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/9709.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This video</a>&nbsp;will help you get started with your library's OverDrive collection in a web browser.&nbsp;If you are using the Libby app, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/1307.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">help&nbsp;page</a> for support, which also includes a short video.</p>
<h2>My Library App - manage your library account on the go</h2>
<p>Download the&nbsp;<strong>My Library App</strong> for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play and make the most of your library membership on the go.&nbsp;<strong>My Library App</strong> will have your library membership barcode number once registered.</p>
<p>You can:</p>
<ul>
<li>renew your loans</li>
<li>search the catalogue - including an option to filter search results</li>
<li>place reservations</li>
<li>manage your library account</li>
<li>link multiple accounts to your own account to help manage family members' loans</li>
<li>always have access to the library membership barcode number</li>
<li>find your nearest library and check if it is open or closed</li>
<li>view your loans history</li>
<li>view library events</li>
</ul>
<p>You need to register using your library membership card number and PIN before you start using this app.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/sites/default/files/inline-images/63E84B10-34C4-4E23-96D3-B185DB0B1C0A.jpeg" alt="BorrowBox" width="487" height="270" /></p>
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