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Australian Dictionary of Biography
The Australian Dictionary of Biography is Australia's pre-eminent dictionary of national biography. In it you will find concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of the lives of significant and representative persons in Australian history.
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Australia/New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre
Great for debates and assignments, find different viewpoints in articles on a wide range of social and global issues. Pick up tips on writing a research essay, creating a bibliography and giving an oral presentation.
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Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
Includes Australasian magazines, newspapers, reference books and company information.
Library membership required. To login, enter your library card number.
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Encyclopedia Britannica Online
A reference site for students, educators, and parents, it includes editorially reviewed websites and the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Library membership required. To login, enter your library card number.
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Directory of Australian Associations
This comprehensive guide to Australian associations covers national and state associations, foundations, marketing bodies, institutes and committees. Also includes Australian branches of international associations.
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Economist
Country Briefings provides articles collected from The Economist as well as statistical information and fact sheets provided by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Information provided on countries includes markets and data, currency information, political information with links to important web sites associated with each country.
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Europa World Plus
Find up to date political, economic and statistical information about more than 250 countries. Statistical profiles are available for a single country or generate comparative statistics on a range of topics across two or more countries.
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FindArticles
An archive of published articles that is updated regularly. Sourced from over 300 magazines from 1998. You will find articles on a range of topics, including business, health, society, entertainment, sports and more. |
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Library membership required. To login, enter your library card number. |
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Margaret Gee’s Media Guide
This guide is a directory of the major Australian media outlets, including: television and radio stations; internet media; newspapers; newsletters and magazines; and press agencies. Profiles and contact listings are also included.
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National Library of Australia
An information journey through centuries, continents and civilisations using our collections, services, exhibitions and publications. Access to National Libraries, Libraries Australia/Trove and Music Australia. |
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Library PressDisplay
A full-colour, full-page collection of today’s newspapers (and 45 days of back issues) in 37 languages from around the world. Within the State Library of Queensland eresources list, select News.
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State Library of Queensland
Queensland's major public reference and research library, the State Library of Queensland provides a diverse range of services to the people of Queensland. |
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State Library of Queensland - Databases
Find more free information from dozens of databases at State Library:
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State Library of Queensland - Netlinks
Includes quality Internet sites listed by subject areas. Check the grey dropdown boxes such as 'Services for' and 'Queensland Heritage' to access The Garage, Picture Queensland and more.
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Trove
One search ... a wealth of information. Trove is a discovery service focused on Australia, Australians, and items found in Australian collecting institutions. If you are researching in the fields of the social sciences, literature, local or family history, or need inspiration for your school assignment, then this is the tool for you.
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WebsterWorld
An online encyclopedia with Australian content.
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Who’s Who in Australia
Biographical information about notable Australians from all works of life, including, sports, politics, business, and the arts is included in this database.
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