eResources
Free online subscription databases and resources on a variety of topics for library members to access and search.
These resources include the superb Encyclopaedia Britannica, a series of useful EBSCOHOST databases, Find Legal Answers, Drug Info @ your library, Cancer Council NSW. You can also online learning resources such as GCF Learn Free and NSW Learner Driver help.
Story Box Library
Reading aloud to children, in particular by diverse and engaging storytellers, greatly improves language and literacy skills, especially in the early years of a child’s development. Sadly, studies show that many children are not read to frequently enough.
Story Box Library offers an interactive experience via a diverse range of everyday storytellers – sportspeople, musicians, grandparents, teenagers, comedians, actors, with varying accents and from different cultures – each sharing past and present book titles.
Use it as a bedtime tale, a facilitator for discussion, or just for fun – the choice is yours.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Award-Winning Resource That Everyone Can Use
Developed specifically for libraries, the new Britannica Library provides access to three sites in one, with age appropriate material from the child-friendly collection through to the adult general reference collection.
Now students of all ages will find it easy to conduct research, complete homework assignments and work on special projects. Visit Britannica now to discover more.
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Research Databases
EBSCO is the leading provider of research databases, e-journals, ebooks and discovery service for academic libraries, public libraries, corporations, schools, government and medical institutions. A collection of great resources to help with homework, studies or research.
Use the search all function to search multiple EBSCO databases at once or select an individual database from the list below.
Academic Search Premier
Academic Search Premier contains full-text, academic journal articles covering: biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion and philosophy, science and technology, veterinary science and many more.
Australia New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre
Australia / New Zealand Pints of View Reference Centre contains a series of essays presenting multiple sides of current issues, helping students form opinions, write essays, and debate points of view.
Australian New Zealand Reference Centre
Australia New Zealand Reference Centre has thousands of full-text Australian and New Zealand magazines, newspapers, newswires, reference books and biographies. Accompanied by a vast multimedia collection of photos, maps, flags and videos.
GreenFILE
Green File has a collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles about the human impact on the environment.
MasterFILE Complete
Master File has full-text articles from 2000 popular magazines from around the world.
Science Reference Center
Explore Science Reference Center covers biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, technology and wildlife.
History Reference Center
History Reference Center is the world’s most extensive full-text history reference database designed for secondary schools, public libraries, junior/community colleges and undergraduate research.
Literature Reference Center Plus
Literature Reference Center Plus has information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.
Novelist Plus
NoveList Plus is created especially for people who love books, and is the premier online database for reading recommendations. Find reading suggestions based on age group, authors or titles, genres and styles.
eBook Public Library Subscription Collection
The eBook Public Library Subscription Collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically for public libraries. Featuring fiction and nonfiction titles for adults and juveniles as well as containing a wide range of subjects and topics to meet patron’s research and recreational needs.
Hobbies and Craft Reference Center
Hobbies and Craft Reference Center has comprehensive full-text content for many of the most popular hobbies, crafts and recreation activities today. This database offers detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete has full-text content from journals, magazines, books, pamphlets, images, and videos on health related topics.
More Resources
More great resources to help with research, general information and learning.
Find Legal Answers
Find Legal Answers is a free legal information service for the community in New South Wales. This service is available online and in public libraries across the state. The find Legal Answers website has been developed by staff of the Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC), State Library of NSW. It provides access to useful, current and easy to understand information about the law in NSW.
DrugInfo @ your library
Drug Info @ your library provides up to date information about alcohol and drugs on this website and through local public libraries in New South Wales. Drug Info @ your library is a joint initiative of NSW Health and the State Library of NSW.
Khan Academy
Kahn Academy produces short lectures in the form of YouTube videos on topics including Maths, Science, History, Computing and Economics. Once you are a member (which is free) you can post forum questions that will be answered by subject specialists, or access practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard to keep track of your study progress and resources.
Your Room
Your Room is place to get facts about alcohol and other drugs. Learn more about some of the most commonly used drugs affecting Australians right now.
GCF Learn Free
GCF Learn Free has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers 125 tutorials, including more than 1,100 lessons, videos, and interactives, completely free.
Free Learner's Practice Test
Aussie Driver has you covered if you are getting ready to become a new driver in NSW. Choose from 3 free learners practice tests below, or view the official NSW driver’s manual. Designed by the team at www.aussie-driver.com the practice tests are free.
Cancer Council NSW
View and download Cancer Council NSW Understanding Cancer publications. Understanding Cancer is a series of more than 50 resources for people with cancer, their families and friends. The series includes easy-to-read information about specific types of cancer, treatments, and emotional and practical issues.
Did you know you can also access eResources available through the State Library website in other languages or to assist with learning English?
Go to Online @ State Library for CALD Communities to find out more.