Internet Newsbank service at libraries
All Carmarthenshire library members can now enjoy a free internet Newsbank service.
Newsbank contains thousands of full-text articles from more than 20 Welsh, and over 350 UK daily and weekly newspapers.
Daily updates mean that current news and archived articles can be used to track subjects historically.
It also provides millions of current and archived newspaper articles that researchers can use to pinpoint sources, compare perspectives and track subjects historically and geographically.
Users can quickly and easily search either a single Welsh newspaper or Welsh and UK titles simultaneously.
To access Newsbank, people only need their library card number.
Education executive board member Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge said: “This is an excellent new service which is now available to all library members.
“Libraries are certainly moving with the times, and providing more and more services, I hope more people will become members to take advantage of these opportunities.”
Anyone who lives, works or studies in Carmarthenshire can become a member of any of the regional, branch or mobile libraries in the county. All that’s needed is to complete a membership form, and have something which shows a name and address.
Membership is free, and along with being able to access Newsbank 24 hours a day, people can borrow up to 10 books, CDs, talking books, CDRoms, up to five DVDs. Borrowing books is free, and there is a small charge for the other services.
For more information contact your local library or visit http://libraries.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Newsbank contains thousands of full-text articles from more than 20 Welsh, and over 350 UK daily and weekly newspapers.
Daily updates mean that current news and archived articles can be used to track subjects historically.
It also provides millions of current and archived newspaper articles that researchers can use to pinpoint sources, compare perspectives and track subjects historically and geographically.
Users can quickly and easily search either a single Welsh newspaper or Welsh and UK titles simultaneously.
To access Newsbank, people only need their library card number.
Education executive board member Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge said: “This is an excellent new service which is now available to all library members.
“Libraries are certainly moving with the times, and providing more and more services, I hope more people will become members to take advantage of these opportunities.”
Anyone who lives, works or studies in Carmarthenshire can become a member of any of the regional, branch or mobile libraries in the county. All that’s needed is to complete a membership form, and have something which shows a name and address.
Membership is free, and along with being able to access Newsbank 24 hours a day, people can borrow up to 10 books, CDs, talking books, CDRoms, up to five DVDs. Borrowing books is free, and there is a small charge for the other services.
For more information contact your local library or visit http://libraries.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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