Databases Alphabetical Listing

ABI/Inform Global (via ProQuest)	In Library	Remote
ABI/INFORM Global is one of the most comprehensive business databases on the market. It includes in-depth coverage for over 2,830 publications, with more than 1,850 available in full text. ABI/INFORM Global offers the latest business and financial information for researchers at all levels. With ABI/INFORM Global, users can find out about business conditions, management techniques, business trends, management practice and theory, corporate strategy and tactics, and competitive landscape.
Access Science	In Library	Remote
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Online. Search our database containing more than 8,000 articles written by the leading figures in their fields - including 30 Nobel Prize winners - edited and illustrated with the non-specialist in mind. Find late breaking news biographies of famous scientists, a Student Center, and much more - all brought to life by 13,000 high-quality illustrations.
African American Song	In Library	At Home
African American Song is the first online resource to document the history of African American music in an online music listening service. The collection contains 16,000-plus tracks from a diverse range of genres such as jazz, blues, gospel, ragtime, folk songs, and narratives, among others. Choose a Streaming Blues Playlist
Ancestry.com Library Edition	In Library
is a new genealogy research tool that 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. In-library access only!
Animal Life	In Library	Remote
This is the best zoological database that is available at the moment. Grzimek is one of the most renowned zoologists in the world, and his works were edited and supplied with material by today's highest-ranking zoologists.
AUS/NZ Reference Centre (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
AUS/NZ Reference Centre is a general database of Australian and international content with articles in health, current affairs, science, social science, business and literature. It combines leading Australasian, New Zealand, and international magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available to libraries in Oceania. It also includes 84,774 full text biographies and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags.
AUSTLII - Australian Acts and Regulations	In Library	Remote
All Australian and State Government Acts and Regulations, numbered and consolidated
Australian Standards	In Library
This database is a comprehensive online collection of International and Australian standards, many with full-text coverage. If a standard's copyright is not held by Standards Austalia, then instructions for how it to be purchased will be provided. In-library access only!
Building Code of Australia	In Library
The BCA is published in two volumes: Volume One pertains primarily to Class 2 to 9 buildings. Volume Two pertains primarily to Class 1 and 10 buildings (houses, sheds, carports, etc). Only for use in the Library. Please ask library staff to log you in.
Business Source Premier (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
Business Source Premier is the industry's most used business research database, providing full text for more than 2,300 journals, including full text for more than 1,100 peer-reviewed titles. Business Source Premier is superior to the competition in full text coverage in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. This database is updated daily on EBSCOhost.
Business Who's Who	In Library
Business Who's Who - Dunn and Bradstreet Australia
Classical Music Library	In Library	Remote
The award-winning Classical Music Library's growing collection of 50,000-plus tracks for listening and searching is supplemented by extensive reference and learning materials. Browse by Composer, Artist, Conductor, Ensemble, Instrument, Genre, Period, or Label Choose a streaming Classical playlist
Computer Source (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
Computer Source provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology. This database offers full text for nearly 300 publications and indexing and abstracts for nearly 450 publications.
Consumer Health Complete (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
Search across a wide range of medical information including Medical Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and Reference books.
Drug Information at Your Library - SLNSW	In Library	Remote
A wide range of drug and alcahol information provided by the State Library NSW
eLibrary Australasia	In Library	Remote
eLibrary Australasia is the perfect resource for delivering full-text and multimedia reference essentials. The easy-to-use interface makes research easy. Students find the answers they need from more than 2,000 full-text magazines, newspapers, books, and television/radio transcripts--plus thousands of maps, pictures, educator-approved websites from Homework Central, and audio/video clips. eLibrary Australasia features 150+ Australian and New Zealand newspaper titles.
	In Library	Remote
Encyclopedia Britannica Online Library Edition is a powerful resource to search or browse for information in encyclopedias, magazines, videos, and Web sites. You can search the chosen encyclopedia as well as magazines, Web sites, videos, a dictionary and thesaurus, atlases, timelines, and other features -- all at 3 different levels: Encyclopedia Britannica for adults Britannica Student for secondary/middle school students and up Britannica Junior for primary school students and up
Environment Complete (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
Environment Complete offers deep coverage in applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more. Environment Complete contains more than 1,590,000 records from 1,500 domestic and international titles going back to the 1950s (including 960 active core titles) as well as 100 monographs. The database also contains full text for 400 journals and 80 monographs.
Facts On File Online	In Library	Remote
covers a wide range of subject areas including history, science, careers, literature, geography, and much more. Each subject-specific database offers students and researchers an unprecedented depth of coverage -- with extensively hyperlinked full-text records, citation information, and a wide range of printable teacher resources. Our online content is indexed by subject experts and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and currency. Start with the Facts On File online Database Portal Page or try one of the following subject areas: Modern World History Online Ancient and Medieval History Online American History Online Science Online Health Reference Center World Atlas Bloom's Literary Reference Online
Good Reading Online	In Library	Remote
is 'An Australian resource with information on "Everything About Books" including thousands of easy to read independent book reviews and lots of interesting Australian and International articles, author profiles, stories on writers' houses, bookshops, short stories, book trivia and more.'
GreenFILE (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
GreenFILE is a freely accessible research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Comprised of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports, GreenFILE offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the ecology. Drawing on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology, GreenFILE will serve as an informative resource for anyone concerned about the issues facing our planet. GreenFILE's initial release will include A&I for more than 600 titles, including comprehensive coverage. The total number of records is approximately 295,000, and full text is provided for more than 4,600 records from open access titles.
Infobase Publishing - Full Tect eBooks	In Library	In Library
Full text eBooks covering Maths, Science, Literature, etc.
Legal Answers - SLNSW	In Library	Remote
A great resource for Legal information, particularly for Legal Studies students provided by the State Library NSW
Libraries Australia - TROVE	In Library	Remote
Libraries Australia is an Australia-wide online search service which enables you to search across the combined catalogues of Australian libraries - national, state, public, university, TAFE and government - with one search. The database lists more than 40 million items including books, maps, pictures, journals, films and videos, CDs, DVDs, government reports, newspapers, talking books, musical scores and much more. You can use Libraries Australia not only to find library resources, but also to help you locate a library in Australia that holds the item. Contact details for libraries are also accessible. Some items are available in full text online. There are also links to Australian and overseas online book shops.
LINCS Community Information	In Library	Remote
LINCS is a comprehensive Community Information Database maintained by Warringah Library Service
Literary Reference Center (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
The Literary Reference Center (LRC) 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. Browse by Author, Works, Literary Context, and more!
Litfinder	In Library	Remote
Search for information on Literature, Poems, Plays, Speeches, Essays, Authors and more. LitFinder is international in scope, covers all time periods, and contains a wealth of primary literature content, including more than 126,500 full-text poems, 850,000 poem citations and excerpts, 5,000 full-text short stories, 2,800 full-text essays, 1,800 full-text speeches, and 1,000 full-text plays. LitFinder also includes biographies, work summaries, photographs, and a glossary.
Local Government Index / Regulations	In Library
Local Government Index and Regulations - Thompson Gale
MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
Designed specifically for public libraries, the MasterFILE™ Premier database provides full text for more than 2,100 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Designed specifically for public libraries, MasterFILE™ Premier contains full text for more than 1,900 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.
Novelist (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
NoveList allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. When you look up a favorite book in NoveList, you have the option of finding similar books in one of two ways: You can click on subject headings from your favorite book and search the database for more titles using the subject headings you have selected, or... You can click the "Find Similar Books" button (at the top of the title record) and search for more titles like the one you enjoyed.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center	In Library	Remote
draws on the acclaimed social issues series published by Greenhaven Press, as well as core reference content from other Thomson Gale and Macmillan Reference USA sources, including selections from Bioethics for Students. Overall a great resource for both teachers and students at all levels of education, especially HSC.
Oxford Art Online	In Library	Remote
For all aspects of the visual arts world wide. An award-winning resource on every aspect of the visual arts from prehistory to the present day. When logging in from home put WARRP before your barcode number.
Oxford Music Online,	In Library	Remote
the worlds premier authority on all aspects of music. Over 45,000 articles on people and places, instruments and techniques, genres and styles. When logging in from home put WARRP before your barcode number.
Oxford Reference Online	In Library	Remote
brings together language and subject reference works from one of the world's biggest reference publishers into a single cross-searchable resource. The Core Collection contains over 100 dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press. It is a fully-indexed, cross-searchable database of these books, giving subscribers unprecedented access to a comprehensive information resource. The Premium Collection offers all of the above, plus added functionality and more detailed information across a broad subject range from titles in the world-renowned Oxford Companions Series, to enhance the coverage already provided by the award-winning Core Collection. The Oxford Companion to Australian Politics has just been added into ORO, as part of Oxford University Press' ongoing commitment to expanding the Australian-specific content within this resource. When logging in from home, put WARRP before your barcode number.
ProQuest Academic Research Library	In Library	Remote
From business and political science to literature and psychology, ProQuest Research Library provides one-stop access to a wide range of popular academic subjects. The database includes more than 3,820 titles (over 2,550 in full text) from 1971 forward. It features a highly-respected, diversified mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers. This combination of general reference volume and scope makes it one of the broadest, most inclusive general reference databases ProQuest has to offer.
RealTime Health	In Library	Remote
is a trusted source of health information. It provides a comprehensive, visually rich online experience for patients, carers and health professionals. You can explore information about a health condition, and view video clips of personal experience stories.
Regional Business News (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis. Click on "Australia/NZ Reference Centre & MasterFILE Premier" in the EBSCO menu to select this database.
Science Reference Center (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
Science Reference Center is 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.
Smithsonian Global Sound® for Libraries	In Library	Remote
Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries is a virtual encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions. The collection provides educators, students, and interested listeners with an unprecedented variety of online resources that support the creation, continuity, and preservation of diverse musical forms. Browse tracks by Country, tracks by Genre, tracks by Culture, or Choose a streaming playlist
Teacher Reference Center (EBSCO)	In Library	Remote
This index of over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books is now also offered free via the EBSCOhost platform. This database provides coverage on key education topics such as Assessment, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, Science & Mathematics, and more for K-12 Teachers & Librarians.
TumbleBooks	In Library	Remote
are "e-books for e-kids." An amazing collection of children's stories in digital format. Each story is told on the screen with animation and sounds through Flash technology. Must be seen to be believed!
U.S. National Newspaper Abstracts (via ProQuest)	In Library	Remote
Abstracts and indexing for New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal. The ProQuest National Newspapers package provides your library with online access to some of the most respected newspapers from all over the country, each with its own unique geographic perspective.
WebsterWorld	In Library	Remote
provides a comprehensive multimedia references with information about the world around us. It features over 90,000 articles, 26,000 images, over 2,500 sounds/video. WebsterWorld explores the rich diversity of Australia's climate, geography, history, flora, fauna and people.
World Book Online	In Library	Remote
Welcome to the online reference source containing every article from the 22-volume encyclopedia print set plus thousands more. With state-of-the-art multimedia, maps, editor- reviewed Web sites, and more! Also contains World Book Kids and World Book Advanced. Highlights of World Book Online include: - Accurate, authoritative, easy to read articles from The World Book Encyclopedia. - Related articles from major newspapers and magazines. - Extensive graphic and multimedia enhancements, including photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, animations, and audio/video clips. - Special Reports that broaden and deepen coverage for selected topics. - Back in Time, a captivating, you-are-there chronicle of events from the World Book Year Book that begins in 1922 and unfolds in the distinctive voice and perspective of each successive year. - Links to external Web sites specially selected by World Book editors.
Ziptales	In Library	Remote
Australian-based children's resource full of stories, games, and many other activities designed to enhance literacy for children of all ages and reading levels.