Research resources: Dudley Libraries
Whether you're doing research for an essay or working on a passion project, find out about our reference resources below.
Journals and publications
Discover our large collection of academic journals and online publications. As a library member, you can access these resources for free at home or at your library.
Digital reference resources
Whatever topic you're interested in, you can access reliable information from a range of encyclopedias and dictionaries online.
Newspaper records
Interested in history? As a library member, you can access digital archives of newspapers, magazines and more.
Archive services
Each region has a unique offering within its archive department. Please enquire about archive services at your local library.
Interested in finding out more?
Local and family history in Dudley
Want to take a trip down memory lane? Discover our local and family history resources and dive into the past.
Ancestry
Dudley library members can access the UK's largest family history site for free. (Please note: this can only be accessed in the library.)
Go to ancestrylibrary.com
Find My Past
On this site, all library members can access records, including UK BMDs, Maritime BMDs, Merchant Navy Records, England & Wales censuses.
Go to Findmypast.co.uk
Who's who and who was who?
This website is home to thousands of biographies and you can find information on significant British people past and present since 1897.
Go to UK ukwhoswho.com
Local Information Index
A valuable resource covering diverse subjects, people, and areas in Dudley across the centuries, the index assists in your historical research.
Explore the Local Information Index
Ancestry
Dudley library members can access the UK's largest family history site for free. (Please note: this can only be accessed in the library.)
Go to ancestrylibrary.com
Find My Past
On this site, all library members can access records, including UK BMDs, Maritime BMDs, Merchant Navy Records, England & Wales censuses.
Go to Findmypast.co.uk
Who's who and who was who?
This website is home to thousands of biographies and you can find information on significant British people past and present since 1897.
Go to UK ukwhoswho.com
Local Information Index
A valuable resource covering diverse subjects, people, and areas in Dudley across the centuries, the index assists in your historical research.
Explore the Local Information Index
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