Encyclopedias and Research
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.
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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Gale Databases
For more than 60 years, Gale, a Cengage Company has partnered with libraries around the world to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights by all people, for all purposes. Gale provides libraries with original and curated content, as well as the modern research tools that are crucial in connecting libraries to learning, and learners to libraries.
Gale OneFile News
Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.
Gale Books and Authors
Answer the age-old question, “What do I read next?” Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.
Gale Literature Resource Center
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all era
Gale Health and Wellness
Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.
Gale In Context: Global Issues
Analyze important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.
Gale In Context: World History
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.
Gale In Context: Biography
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today’s important social issues.
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Gale In Context: Science
Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
Gale Interactive: Science
Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more
Gale Business: Plan Builder
Grow, plan, and optimize a business/nonprofit. Utilize development tools and a step-by-step process to build a business plan
National Geographic Kids
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
More Resources
More great resources to help with research, general information and learning.
State Library NSW eResources
The NSW State Library’s eResources include databases and websites that give access to a range of materials such as journals, magazines, newspapers, ebooks, audiobooks, dictionaries, multilingual material and tutorials for learning a language, online films, images. To access you can register and use your WRL member card for free.
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.
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.
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.