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
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
Information and Advice Sessions
Some Hampshire libraries offer free Information and advice sessions with careers guidance workers who can:
- help you to find the right course
- consider suitable jobs and careers with you
- suggest how you can get help with paying for your course
- help with CVs and job applications
Libraries currently participating in the scheme are Andover, Fareham, Farnborough, Gosport Discovery Centre, Waterlooville, Winchester
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