Robert Barwise

[cemetery friends]

in the main libraries are funded by local council tax payers. Any subscription service has to be paid for out of the council tax and such facilities are intended for residents of the borough or city holding a library card. Different councils chose whether or not to offer on line facilities. If your own borough does not offer access to a particular search facility you would not normally be able to access from libraries in a neighbouring borough which may offer free access. You also have to weigh up your time and travel costs against the £6-95 for purchasing credits for your personal access.

[Pabloabadul]

ok, so there is no possible way to do it unless credits are bought just to verify.

[dawnsh]

Sorry to disagree, cemetery friends, but I have library cards for 3 local authorities but I am only resident in 1. I find that all 3 libraries have different selections of books.

The nearest library to me, about 2 miles, is in a different local authority.

My own local authority library is about 3 miles away.

I have had no problems signing up to the library services with any of them. I also have no problem popping into any of them and using their internet services.

My daughter joined a neighbouring authority library this summer because they have a sheet music department, again no problem.

I suggested yesterday that you give them a ring. My advice still stands.

[JenB]

ok, so there is no possible way to do it unless credits are bought just to verify.

As Dawn says, if any of the libraries are near to you please either phone them or email them to find out their policy for yourself 

If any do offer free access it could be worth your while to do several look-ups 

[Pabloabadul]

So in the case of the central library at Liverpool would I be able to access the details even though I am not in their borough or would I need a card to access the details?
 

[aghadowey]

Once again-

As Dawn says, if any of the libraries are near to you please either phone them or email them to find out their policy for yourself 

[Pabloabadul]

Via the phone they said it would not be possible without a library card from that borough

[dawnsh]

so you go to the nearest library in that area, or central library in Liverpool, and you apply to become a library member.

http://liverpool.gov.uk/libraries/join-a-library/

[Pabloabadul]

Seems to much trouble for the sake of one small record. Which I am trying to obtain for Robert`s niece who is trying to compile a family photo album.
thanks