Reference and research services in libraries

Reference books and online reference library

Printed and online reference books, including directories and dictionaries. Plus subscription services you can access for free using our online reference library.

Local and family history

How to research your family tree and the history of your house, famous Sussex authors and our local history collections.

Research and enquiry services

How to do your own research in a library or get help from library staff.

Book of the month

'Victorian and Edwardian Sussex' by Aylwin Guilmant - this month's reference and local studies book recommended by librarians in East Sussex.

Electoral registers

Electoral registers (available in East Sussex libraries) - what they include and advice on using them to research your family history.

Maps

How to find and use modern and historical maps in East Sussex libraries.

Newspapers and magazines

Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals in East Sussex libraries and archives. Includes printed and online newspapers.

Census and other statistics

Whether you're doing homework, tracing your family tree, or looking for statistical tables, start here to find out what's available in libraries and online.

Health information and events

Visit your library for books, events and other help with health issues and staying healthy.

Copying, printing and copyright rules

Information about photocopying, scanning, downloading and printing, including what you can copy under copyright law.

Government information and legislation

Acts and other leglisation held in East Sussex libraries, and websites for local, regional, national, European and international government.

Posters and leaflets

Posters and leaflets you can find or display in libraries, and hiring noticeboards for exhibitions.

Donating, selling and buying books and other items

Information about library stock sales where you can buy second-hand lending and reference books from libraries in East Sussex.