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Access to Research
You can access over 1.5 million academic articles free! Find information about art, architecture, business, engineering, history, languages, politics, the sciences, and a whole lot more at Access to Research website. Please note that this resource is only available when you visit the library. Visit at https://www.accesstoresearch.org.uk/.
BFI Replay
60 years of screen stories, digitised and preserved, and available to view in your libraries! BFI Replay is free to access and enjoy, for users to research and study, with thousands of videos from the 1960s to the present day - some familiar and memorable, others rare and unseen for decades. BFI replay is only available on library PCs. Browse the collection at https://replay.bfi.org.uk.
Citizens Advice Scotland
Citizens Advice is an independent organisation specialising in confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems. Find out more at https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/.
Connecting Scotland
Being online is an essential lifeline, keeping us connected to friends and family, informed and entertained, and able to learn, work, shop and access health information and other public services. Connecting Scotland is aiming to help get every citizen in Scotland online. Find out more at https://connecting.scot/.
Find a job
Find full or part-time jobs in England, Scotland and Wales. Use the ‘Find a job’ service to search and apply for jobs at https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job.
FutureLearn
There are thousands of online courses from top universities and specialist organisations on FutureLearn. Most of the courses can be accessed free of charge. You will pay the course fee if you wish to obtain a certificate of completion. Find the list of short courses at https://www.futurelearn.com/courses.
GCF LearnFree
From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, maths, and more—GCFGlobal.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 2,300 lessons, more than 2,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free. Find out more at https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/.
Learn My Way
Learn My Way, from the Good Things Foundation, has free online courses for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. Try it out at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/learn-my-way.html.
Lending Voices: Portable Podcasting in Your Library
The "Lending Voices" project, funded by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC), is an innovative initiative by South Lanarkshire Libraries that aims to make podcasting accessible to everyone in the community. Find out more at Lending Voices: Portable Podcasting in Your Library - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.
Life in the UK Test
The Life in the UK website offers learning materials for the assessment required for British citizenship or permanent residency. These resources are based on the 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents' (third edition) handbook, published by the Home Office. The study guide is available in multiple languages. Sign up for free by entering the code sllclibraries on the sign up page. Access the resource at https://lifeintheuktest.com/.
Locator – find the right service
Locator is an on-line resource for searching the Third Sector services available within South Lanarkshire. Search at http://www.locator.org.uk/.
MoneyHelper
MoneyHelper joins up money and pensions guidance to make it quicker and easier to find the right help. Find out more at https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/.
Money is not the only problem
Money is not the only problem is an online resource that can gain access to the help, support and guidance that is available to you and your family regarding finances and wellbeing. It will provide you with a wealth of information as well as relevant contact details on each topic. You can view the resource here: www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/MNTOP
Money Matters Advice Service
The Money Matters Advice Service is a free and confidential service that helps people living in South Lanarkshire or working for South Lanarkshire Council claim benefits and deal with debt. Access advice at https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200150/managing_your_money/1850/money_matters_advice_service.
MoneySavingExpert
MoneySavingExpert.com is the UK's biggest consumer website, dedicated to finding deals, saving cash and campaigning for financial justice. Discover more at https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/.
My World of Work
When it comes to your career, there are so many possibilities. Start your journey at https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/.
National Piping Centre
The National Piping Centre, with assistance of the British Library, has digitised its Archive including The Piping Times. It is easy to search and free to use. You can find it at https://thepipingcentre.co.uk.
OpenLearn: The home of free learning from the OU
The OU provides around 5% of its formal course materials as free open educational content every year on OpenLearn. Find it at https://www.open.ac.uk/about/open-educational-resources/openlearn/free-learning.
