Reference Databases

State Library of NSW

Register your Campbelltown City Library member's card to access eResources and eBooks from the State Library of NSW.

Here's a list of the databases that we have for you, showing what subjects each one covers, so you can chose which ones are best for your research.


Health and Wellness

Access full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more. This comprehensive consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices for researchers of all levels.


Interactive Science

Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.


Literature Resource Centre

Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.


Books and Authors

Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.


Environmental Studies

Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.


Biography

Discover the world's most influential people by searching narrative biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content.


Global Issues

Analyze important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.


Opposing View Points

Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues.


Science

Understand context for hundreds of science topics through overviews, journals, news, interactive experiments, and more.


World History

Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.


News

Access major newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields. Includes Australian News Limited and Fairfax newspapers.


National Geographic Virtual Library

Browse this cross-searchable platform for research insight from journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery.


National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Use this separate link children's dedicated computers.


Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS)

Provides information about health issues and health services to people who speak languages other than English.


National Construction Code

Contains technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures. This site is free to access from anywhere, you just need to create your own log in.


Diversity Studies

Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.


OneFile

Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.


Communications and Mass Media

Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.


Hospitality and Tourism

Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.


Nursing and Allied Health

Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management.


Vocations and Careers

Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.