Databases
Leichhardt and Balmain Library Members have access to all Databases we subscribe to although some databases are restricted to use in the library. You need to use your library card and password to log in.
Academic Search Elite
Academic Search Elite is a scholarly collection offering full-text coverage of information in many areas of academic study including: animal science, anthropology, astronomy, biology, civil engineering, electrical engineering, ethnic & multicultural studies, food science & technology, geography, geology, law, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, music, pharmaceutical sciences, physics, psychology, religion & theology, veterinary science, women's studies, zoology and many other fields. With full text for more than 2,100 journals, 1700 of which are peer-reviewed, this database will become the first point of call for all students seeking high quality information.
Alexander Street Press
Music online which includes Classical Music Library, Contemporary World Music, Jazz music library, Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries and American song.
Ancestry Library Edition
This genealogy research tool is available within the library only.
It provides patrons with instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. With more than 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more! These collections are continuously expanding, with new content added every business day. Currently only available in the library.
Ancient and Medieval History Online
A 'Facts on File' database, which explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe,the Americas and Asia.
ANZ Newsstand
ProQuest
A selection of full-text newspapers and newswires from Australia and New Zealand covering regional and international topics.
Austlit
AustLit indexes and describes Australian literature published in a range of print and electronic information sources. It also makes available selected critical articles and creative writing in full text.
The Australia/NZ Reference Centre
This database combines Australasian and global magazines, newspapers, newswires, encyclopaedias, images, biographies and reference books to create a superb collection of regional full text content. With over 530 full-text titles and a high quality title list, this database provides local and global perspectives on current events, business, religion, sports, technology and many other subjects.
Australia/New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre
Australia/New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database contains 100 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). For each topic, this database also offers a Guide to Critical Analysis, which helps the reader evaluate the controversial topics. Topics covered include: abortion, animal experimentation, climate change, cloning, freedom of speech, gay marriage, globalisation, green consumerism, nuclear energy, population growth, renewable energy, services for indigenous peoples, stem cell research, and worldwide oil supplies. The database contains a balance of materials from all viewpoints, including 400 main essays, leading political magazines from all sides of the political spectrum, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books.
Australian History
A History and Reference Website containing Australian History as well as Ancient and Modern History.
Choice
The People’s Watchdog Independent and transparent, CHOICE was founded in 1960 with one clear mission: to ensure the consumer voice is heard loudly and clearly. CHOICE empowers consumers to get the most out of all their purchasing decisions by providing a mix of advocacy and advice
The Computer School Network
This database offers self-access training on computer basics so you can find your way around your PC. You may explore Webdesign and E-Commerce. It also has a
variety of training options on Windows software applications such as Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Windows operating system Vista and using graphics software such as
Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
Consumer Health Complete
Full text content from more than 1000 health related periodicals covering mainstream medicine as well as complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine. Included is high-quality consumer health encyclopedias & reference books and access to over 4000 evidence-based full text health reports written for the lay person covering diseases, conditions, injuries, and procedures.
Dynamic Learning Online
Please sign up using your library card. Input your Library Card Number and then create a new account so that you can log in at anytime to where you last were. This will provide you with simple online training solutions for teaching you how to use popular computer applications. These currently include training for the following products and areas:
Introduction to Computer Technology, Using and searching the Internet,
Microsoft Office 2007,
Microsoft Windows Vista, Setting up email accounts.
Early World of Reading
Plays, skits, and monologues expand proven approaches to building reading fluency and content comprehension for children.
Encyclopedia Britannica online
Has an authoritative, wide-scope coverage, including access to the Merriam_Webster dictionary and thesaurus.
Factiva
This database is available within the library only.
A comprehensive database on current affairs and business information; includes newspaper articles.
Find My Past in Australia
Find people and places in millions of Australian & New Zealand family and local history records. (available to use in Leichhardt library and Balmain library)
Find My Past in UK
Family history research online. Create your family tree using birth, marriage and death indexes, census returns and many more historical UK family history resources.(available to use in Leichhardt library and Balmain library)
Find My past in Ireland
How will find my past Ireland bring my past to life? View images and maps of where your ancestors lived; Find out what your ancestors did for a living; Research your ancestors. (available to use in Leichhardt library and Balmain library)
Green File
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 384,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 4,700 records.
Language learning with Mango Languages
Online language learning for those wanting to study a foreign language at their own pace. The program is an interactive learning tool. There are twelve languages on offer at present, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish. More expected soon. It also offers ESL for Spanish, Polish and Brazilian Portuguese speakers. Use your library card to log in.
Literary Reference Centre
This is a highly graphical interface intended for public, academic and high school libraries. The primary goal of LRC is to assist high school and undergraduate English and Humanities students with homework and research assignments of a literary nature.
Masterfile Premier
Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,730 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, andan Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.
Modern World History Online
A 'Facts on File' database, which covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history—from mid-15th century to the present.
My Career Match
Learn how to make the right career choice. Get your dream job with your winning resume. Log in from home or the library.
NewsBank Newspapers - Australia and the World Complete
Full-text content of more than 100 local, regional, and national newspapers. Covers community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded.
NoveList
NoveList is a fiction database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 135,000 fiction titles. It also includes other content of interest to fiction readers, such as Author Read-alikes, What We're Reading, Book Discussion Guides, Book Talks, and Annotated Book Lists. For school media specialists and teachers there are Picture Book Extenders and articles on Teaching with Fiction.
Science Reference Centre
A comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science
encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of
science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
Standards Australia
This database is available within the library only.
Includes a comprehensive online collection of International and Australian standards, many with full text coverage is available. This web-based access to electronic files contains a complete collection of Australian Standards. The print facility has been restricted to allow the printing of one single screen at a time.
Times Digital Archive
Researchers can search through the complete digital edition of The Times (London), using keyword searching and hit-term highlighting to retrieve full facsimile images of either a specific article or a complete page. The entire newspaper is captured, with all articles, advertisements and illustrations/photos divided into categories to facilitate searching.
World
Atlas
A 'Facts on File' database which combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information.A 'Facts on File' database which combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information.
Worldbook Online
The premier online reference source--containing every article from the 22-volume print set plus thousands more. With state-of-the art multimedia, editor-reviewed Web sites, and more.
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