Reference and Information

All Hampshire libraries hold basic reference collections and information about their local communities.

Hampshire Library Service subscribes to several online information resources. Reference Online is available free to Hampshire library members from home or work, using your library card number. to log in.

Additional resources are available to users of the Peoples Network in libraries

Business Information

Directories
Statistical Publications
Reference Online: Business and Finance

Government Information

All Hampshire libraries have information on their local council, councillors and recent documents e.g. local plans and consultation documents. The most comprehensive collection of Government publications is at Winchester Discovery Centre including :

Bills and Acts of Parliament
Government Reports
Hansard (verbatim reports of the Commons and Lords sessions)
Statistical Publications
Statutory Instruments
Acts of Parliament

Community and Consumer Information

Hampshire libraries can provide facts and information about issues concerning your rights, health, finances and leisure.

key publications relating to consumer law.
self-help guides
appliance repair manuals,
Car Workshop manuals
Which? Online - available in libraries
Reference Online: Law, Politics and consumer information
Buy With Confidence - a list of over 600 approved businesses approved by local Trading Standards Services
e.VOLve - online directory of voluntary and community organisations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Careers Information

Next Step
A comprehensive database of training courses across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Libraries have a range of resources to help you decide on your learning and work options, most stock a range of resources, on the following topics:

courses and qualifications
working and living abroad
information on businesses and organisations
studying
funding information
preparing CVs and application forms
self employment
university and college prospectuses