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Key Facts
Format: Full Text
Media: Electronic/Online
Coverage: Present
Total Sources Covered: Over 100 Reference Publications

The ultimate online library of UK information

KnowUK is a unique online reference shelf developed to provide libraries with a complete collection of current UK-specific information from over 100 of the most widely used reference publications in the UK. KnowUK allows precise searches across 15 subject categories, instantly locating authoritative and current information.

Most of the titles included are unique to KnowUK and are not available elsewhere online. Many are also updated more frequently than the equivalent print copy, ensuring that the information is always current.

KnowUK includes publications such as Chambers Dictionary, The Civil Service Yearbook, Good Food Guide, UK Course Discover, selected Which? Guides, Debrett’s People of Today, Willings Press Guide and Whitaker’s Almanack.

Key features of KnowUK include:

  • Browsable publications via expandable tables of contents.
  • MARC records linked at publication level.
  • Life Events section offering advice on subjects such as inheritance tax, choosing a school and retirement.
  • Clickable map for easy access to local information pages.
  • 15 precise subject categories allowing users to limit search results direct from the home page to a single category.
  • Access to resources to promote usage of the service within the library, such as downloadable training materials.