Online Databases

Are you doing some research and not sure where to begin? This list is a great starting point.

Encyclopedia Britannica Library

A site for students, teachers, and parents, that includes editorially reviewed websites and Encyclopedia Britannica.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Library

National Geographic Virtual Library

Access every issue of National Geographic Magazine and Traveller Magazine plus books, images, maps and videos. If you are a member of the State Library, Queensland Public Library (QPL) or Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKC) you will have access.

National Geographic Virtual Library

National Geographic Kids

If you are a member of the State Library, Queensland Public Library (QPL) or Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKC) you will have access to National Geographic Kids. Kid-friendly content on many subjects including English, language, arts, social studies, science and more. It includes:

  • National Geographic Kids magazine, 2009 – present
  • 275 National Geographic Kids Books 
  • More than 90 videos 
  • 6000+ kid friendly downloadable images 
  • National Geographic books, images and videos about history, biography, science and technology and more.

National Geographic Kids

AustLit

AustLit is a free database on Australian literature and storytelling. It includes full text, exhibitions and rich content. Members can log in.

AustLit

The Times London 1785 - 2014

A collection of newspapers from the Times (London) from 1785 to 2014. You will need to log in to the State Library of Queensland or to become a member here: Become a member | State Library Of Queensland (slq.qld.gov.au)

Times London 1785 - 2014

Gale Health and Wellness Resource Centre

Find up-to-date health information from journals and reference titles. You will need to use your State Library of Queensland membership card. If you don’t have one just follow the link to sign up: Become a member | State Library Of Queensland (slq.qld.gov.au)

SLQ One Search Login

Press Reader

Read free newspapers and magazines from around the world. You will need a State Library of Queensland membership. If you don’t have one just follow the link to sign up: Become a member | State Library Of Queensland (slq.qld.gov.au)

Press Reader

Music Online

Listen to music online and download up to five songs a day. You will need a State Library of Queensland membership. If you don’t have one just follow the link to sign up: Become a member | State Library Of Queensland (slq.qld.gov.au)

SLQ One Search Login

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