CDROM databases on University network PCs

Which databases?

The following databases are available on supported University of York network PCs. They are not available off campus.

PC classrooms and study areas

  • Digital Domesday

Go to: Start > All Programs > Teaching > Library menu.

  • Cambridge Grammar of English
  • Dictionary of Old English

Go to: Start > Programs > Library Content menu.

Supported staff PCs

Windows XP PCs

  • Cambridge Grammar of English
  • Dictionary of Old English
  • Hengwrt Chaucer
  • History of Parliament
  • Margaret Thatcher Public Statements
  • Pevsners Buildings of England

You need to install each database on your PC.

  • Go to: Start > Control Panel > Run Advertised Programs
  • Find the title you want from the list
  • Click on the title
  • Click on Run and follow the steps, clicking on Next, Install and Finish as necessary
  • To access the database go to: Start > All Programs > Teaching > Library menu

Windows 7 PCs

  • Cambridge Grammar of English
  • Dictionary of Old English

You need to install each database on your PC.

  • Go to: Start > Control Panel > Programs > Run Advertised Programs
  • Find the title you want from the list
  • Click on the title
  • Click on Run and follow the steps, clicking on Next, Install and Finish as necessary
  • To access the database go to: Start > All Programs > Library Content menu