Databases
Search our digital databases for information on topics including business, computers, economics, education, environment, health, and science.
These resources are free for library members. Most can be used from home, work or anywhere with your library card and PIN.
Art
An online encyclopaedia of art from prehistory to the present day, with articles on various forms of art (painting, sculpture, ceramics and more) and biographical information of the artists.
Search Oxford Art Online database
Biography
Full-text articles on more than 400,000 people from many walks of life.
Search Gale Biography in Context database
Business Builder
A step-by-step introduction to business concepts and tools which covers multiple stages of the business development lifecycle.
Search Gale Small Business Builder database
Business Resource Centre
This collectionis comprised of a collection of business journals and eBook resources, including the Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Strategies, Encyclopedia of Management, and Encyclopedia of Small Business. Topics including finance, management, marketing, human resources, franchising, accounting, and taxes.
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Chemistry
Chemistry comes to life as you zoom, rotate and explore 3D models. Explore an interactive periodic table, learn about balancing equations, explore organic chemistry and more in this comprehensive database.
Search the Gale Chemistry database
English dictionary (Oxford)
The ultimate English dictionary. This database gives the meaning of words, its history, usages and examples of usage.
Search the Oxford English Dictionary
Global issues
International viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events.
Search Gale Global Issues in Context database
GREENR
Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources reference includes academic journals, news, and case studies on global environmental issues.
Health
More than 600 mainstream and alternative health magazines, journals and reference books online, covering medicine, nutrition, diseases, pregnancy, health remedies and more. Note: The material contained in this resource is intended for information purposes only.
Search the Gale Health and Wellness Resource Centre database
History
Covers history from ancient times to the present day and includes articles from history journals and reference books as well as maps and images.
Search the Gale World History in Context database
Homework
Many Answers provides links to websites that give information on popular homework questions and topics. For real time help with homework visit Any Questions.
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Human Anatomy
Take an interactive tour of Human Anatomy. Systems, joints, ligaments and more comes to life as you explore this interactive learning tool.
Search the Human Anatomy interactive database
Literature
Contains biographies of many authors and reviews and critiques of their works, with a great selection from classical works to modern literature.
Search the Gale Literary Sources Database
Magazines and periodicals
The Australia/NZ Reference Centre combines Australia and New Zealand magazines, newspapers, newswires, and reference books to create a large collection of regional full text content.
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Music
This full-text online version of the 29 volume Grove Music encyclopaedia covers everything from classical and opera to blues, jazz and some popular music, with good information on composers and musicians.
Opposing viewpoints
Contains full-text articles discussing contentious issues such as genetic engineering, cloning, drugs and athletes; with topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and links to websites
Search the Gale Opposing Viewpoints Resource Centre
Reference
A selection of reference books containing biography, literature, and social sciences information.
Search the Gale virtual reference library database
Science
Information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics.
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Science (Interactive)
An interactive database that encompasses human anatomy, biology, chemistry and earth sciences. Includes a useful 3D model simulator that is printable.
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Student resources
Similar to Discovery Collection but more advanced material. A great resource for high school students.
Search the Gale Student Resources section
Womens Issues
An updated collection of contemporary topics addressing the experience and challenges of women