Cork County Library subscribes to a number of online subscription resources that can be accessed at any of our branch libraries (see Internet Facilities). Britannica Online, the Dictionary of National Biography, Library Press Display, Oxford Art Online and Oxford Music Online can also be accessed by library members from their home or other Internet point by using their library card barcode.
Britannica Online
This rich and varied resource caters for 3 different age groups. Please click on the relevant link below to ensure that you access the information that is most suitable to your level of research. This database can be accessed by entering your library card barcode.
Ages 5-11 Ages 12-18 Ages 18+
Irish Times Digital Archive
The Irish Times digital archive contains exact reproductions of all articles published by the Irish Times from 1859 onwards, and is available in all branch libraries via the Ask About Ireland website. This database can be accessed at any branch library.
Library Press Display
Unfortunately, due to budgetary cuts, this subscription has had to be ceased. Apologies to all of our borrowers who were accustomed to using it.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
This database provides the complete text of the Oxford DNB: 55,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2002. This database can be accessed by entering your library card barcode.
Oxford Art Online
Oxford Art Online is an innovative gateway that offers users the ability to access and search the vast content of Grove Art Online and Oxford art reference in one location. This database can be accessed by entering your library card barcode.
Oxford Music Online
Oxford Music Online is a gateway that offers users the ability to access the vast resources of Oxford's music reference in one location. The cornerstone of Oxford Music Online, Grove Music Online, has been completely redesigned with a number of functional enhancements and new content. This database can be accessed by entering your library card barcode.
Ordnance Survey Maps
This resource allows online access to the OSI Historic Map Series, dating from 1829, and is an invaluable resource for those interested in local history. This database can be accessed at any branch library.
Lexis Nexis
This is a comprehensive database encompassing national and international newspaper and journal articles, including law journals, and global company research. This database can be accessed at any branch library.
Vision-Net
This is a business information database which provides access to Irish business and company public domain information, Northern Ireland and UK limited companies information, company reports, company director information and more. This database can be accessed at any branch library.
