Online Research and Study
Authoritative and trusted information is vital, and for more than 60 years, Gale has partnered with libraries around the world to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights by all people, for all purposes. Search through the resources below, which are free to all library members, and click on an area of interest.
To find out how to use these great online resources, and to get the most out of your research, visit the Gale support centre at www.support.gale.com/training/browse and search for resource guides, tip sheets, and video tutorials. Enter your library card number to log in.
EXCITING FEATURES!
Gale Onefile: Australia and New Zealand
Gale Onefile: Australia and New Zealand now includes full-text articles of Choice Magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald!Simply visit Gale Onefile: Australia and New Zealand below and log in using your library card number, then use the search by publication feature!
Please note that these are text-only versions of publications.
Smithsonian Collections Online
The Smithsonian—one of the world's foremost research and education institutions—has partnered with Gale to launch a series of collections from Smithsonian’s vast archives. This partnership has yielded collections covering history, culture, and innovation.Smithsonian Collections Online gives librarians, students, faculty, and researchers, a look behind the glass of the Smithsonian exhibits and collections. Delivering primary-source content that's essential for today's researcher, the digitized materials within Smithsonian Collections Online span multidisciplinary topics for both research and education, including:
- Evolution of Flight, 1784-1991
- Trade Literature and the Merchandizing of Industry
- World’s Fairs and Expositions: Visions of Tomorrow
- Air & Space and Smithsonian Magazine Archive
Gale In Context: Literature helps students succeed by providing the context they need to connect with the literature they’re studying—from canonical classics to diverse new voices—enabling educators to facilitate the kind of meaningful interactions and powerful moments with literature that lead to improved learning outcomes.
Other great online databases
State Library of NSW eResources
The 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 find a database or website, browse the A-Z list, search by title or description, or filter the list by subject.
NSW residents who are Library members can access most eresources remotely. These are indicated by the icon 
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NSW public library card holders can also join by registering their public library card with the State Library.
Internet History Resources
Over 30,000 pages of online records for family history research in New South Wales.
Ancestry Library Edition
Library members can use Ancestry Library Edition from public PCs or personal devices while inside the library. Speak with staff for assistance accessing this free family history research platform using your library membership.
Click HERE to access in the library.
The Cochrane Library
Access a collection of databases containing different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.
Britannica Library
Accessible from anywhere with your library card number, Britannica Library is more than an encyclopedia. It contains comprehensive information in a variety of formats and is the go-to reference resource for all ages by switching between three reading levels on each article. You can listen to an article read aloud and use Merriam-Webster’s double-click dictionary to learn definitions and hear pronunciations. Articles can also be translated into over 80 languages! It's the place to conduct research, work on special projects, or explore your unique interests.
Cattle Dip Site Locator
This database identifies former registered cattle dip sites in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Search by dip name, road, town/locality, and/or council area.