24 Hour Library - living in Great Britain

Introduction

We subscribe to a wide range of internet services that members of Bristol Libraries can use, free of charge.

Most of these resources can be used from home, your very own 24 hour library.

To see the full list of our internet resources please visit the 24 Hour Library homepage.

Driving Theory Test Pro

Description: Theory Test Pro is a realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test. It contains all the official test questions licensed from the DSA - the people who set the tests. Includes online version of Highway Code. Sign up and take a free mock theory test.

You must sign up and create a username and password to use this resource.

Home login: You will need your email address, your password and your library card number. Enter the letters ANP followed by your complete library card number with no gaps.
Library access: You will need your email address and password.

Use Theory Test Pro.

Life in Great Britain (Library use only)

Description: 'Life in Great Britain' prepares people who are applying for UK Citizenship or an open-ended visa for the government test. The course material uses the Home Office publication 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey into Citizenship'. It is easy to navigate and has full English speech throughout. There are practice tests, with over 200 questions, with comprehensive coverage of topics in the Citizenship test. Users will need to devise their own username/passwords to ensure that tests remain confidential.

Home login: Not available.
Library access:No Username or password needed.

Use Life in Great Britain. (This link will only work properly from a library PC).

Organisations database

Description: Contains details of over 900 local community, voluntary and self-help groups, clubs and societies, and other resources and facilities in the Bristol area.

Home login: No Username or password needed.
Library access: No Username or password needed

Why add your organisation?

• To recruit new members or to promote your organisation.
• To advertise facilities like halls and meeting rooms for hire.
• The entries are found by search engines like Google.
• It's easy. Follow the link above and do it online.

To search: No username or password needed.
To add your organisation: No username or password needed, but you will be prompted to create a password.
To alter your organisation's entry: You will need your password.

Use Organisations Database.

Patient Choice

Description: Once your GP has decided that you need to be referred to see a specialist for further treatment, you can discuss with your GP, which hospitals and clinics you would like to choose from. This step is important as your GP practice needs to shortlist the clinically appropriate choices for you to choose from. You can evaluate hospitals online to help you make your choice, bearing in mind what is most important to you. Finally you can use the Choose and Book facility to make your chosen appointment date.

Home login: You will need your 'Reference Number', your year of birth and your password (given to you by your GP).
Library access:You will need your 'Reference Number', your year of birth and your password (given to you by your GP).

Use Patient Choice.

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Your feedback wanted

If you have you used any of the services above, and would like to let us know how useful you found them, please email bristol.library.service@bristol.gov.uk with your comments. Please put '24 hour library' in the subject box. Thank you.