Library computers have full access to Issues Online, a comprehensive reference source about contemporary social issues.
Library members can also get access from home.
What is Issues Online?
Issues Online is a series of publications covering a broad range of topics and variety of opinions relating to our changing society. Six new titles are added every January, April and September.
Young people and anyone interested in society will find this online resource useful. It has links to reference sites, lobby groups, research guides and suggestions for assignments and debates. Sources include:
- factsheets
- newspaper and magazine articles
- book extracts
- government reports
- pressure-group literature
- statistics
- cartoons and illustrations.
The Issues series is updated on a three-year cycle to reflect changes in public opinion and government policy, and new topics that have emerged.
Use Issues Online at home
Use your library card and PIN to sign into the E-library and go directly to the online reference library page.
After you've signed into the E-library, there will also be a link to the 'Online reference library' on the right of every page.
Library members – full subscriber access
Non-members – limited access