Research Databases
We have a large collection of databases suitable for school, academic and private research. Most are able to be accessed from your home PC.
Research
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Provides full text academic journals and peer-reviewed titles in nearly every area of academic study. |
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Australia/New Zealand Points of View
100 controversial topics each with an overview and counterpoint. Also provides a Guide to Critical Analysis. |
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Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
The largest collection of regional full text Australasian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books. Includes 502,000 photos, maps and flags |
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GreenFILE
Well-researched scholarly, government and general-interest information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. |
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History Reference Centre
Offers full text from reference books, encyclopedias, non-fiction books, leading history periodicals, historical documents, biographies, historical photos and maps, and videos. |
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Hobbies and Craft Reference Centre
Comprehensive full text content for many hobbies, crafts and recreation activities. Including magazines, books, videos and hobby reports. Offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas. |
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MasterFILE Premier
Contains full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. |
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NSW Agriculture Cattle Dip Community Database
Historical information regarding cattle dip sites in the Northern Rivers region that the NSW Government was involved with. |
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National Construction Code
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) provides essential technical regulations for the design and construction of buildings, and as a national performance-based document it establishes a uniform approach to building regulation in every State and Territory. |
Study
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Australian and World History
Australian history and Ancient and Modern history titles adapted for online use with extensive searching capabilities. Designed for students. |
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Britannica Library
Accessible from home with your library card number. |
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Special Science Reference Centre Interface
Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources, designed to meet every student's science research needs, |
Health
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Consumer Health Complete
Single most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. |
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The Cochrane Library
A collection of databases containing different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. |
In-Library access
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Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition provides library members with access to a wide range of resources for genealogy and historical research. |
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Internet History Resources
Over 18,000 pages of online records for family history research in New South Wales, Australia. Available in library |