Online information resources
Online databases
News/Newspapers
Statistics
Legislation
Copyright
Inhouse databases
Online databases
If you need articles from magazines, journals and web-based documents then you can use these databases to find them. You can also access reference and biographical information from a variety of sources. Searching these databases:
- will tell you where to find the articles you are looking for; or
- in many cases they may provide the full article itself to print, download or e-mail.
Some databases require a User ID and password for access. (See note 1).
Don't forget to check the online help for each database and our staff will be happy to help you when you are next in the Library.
| Database | Description |
|---|---|
| ANZRC |
Australia New Zealand Reference Centre provided by Ebsco. Contains journal articles from Australia and New Zealand- some available in full text. User ID and Password is required (See note 1) |
| APAFT | Australian Public Affairs-Full Text provided by Informit. Covers topical news and current affairs. User ID and Password is required (See note 1) |
| Building code of Australia (BCA) | Building code of Australia.User ID and Password is required (See note 1 ) |
| Building Codes Illustrated | A library of illustrations that have been designed to show the provisions of the Building Code of Australia in pictorial format.User ID and Password is required (See note 1 ) |
| CDX Plus Online |
This online Automotive resource is an encyclopaedia, a textbook, and a video and images library all in one easy to use package. (See note 1 ) |
|
CINAHL Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature |
CINAHL is a comprehensive source of full text for nursing & allied health journals (See note 1 ) |
| The Directory of Open Access Journals | This Directory lists 1250 titles. 320 of them are searchable at the article level. |
| Emerald | A database of articles on topics such as management, accounting, marketing & healthcare (See note 1 ) |
| FINDarticles.com | An Internet service for finding journal articles - no password needed |
| Oxford Art Online | Subscription database for accessing art resources including artist biographies and images. User ID and Password is required (See note 1) |
| MSDS Australia |
A site providing NOHSC compliant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), for the Australian market. User ID and Password is required (See note 1). |
| PlantFile Online |
This database has over 2400 commonly used native and ornamental plants includes 42 categories of information for each plant and up to 5 detailed photos. (Horticulture students only. Please contact the Library of your Teacher for access details). |
| Pub Med | Great access to medical journal articles - some full text - no password needed |
| Standards Online | Access selected Australian Standards in full-text. User ID and Password is required (See note 1) |
To obtain User IDs and Passwords for databases please either
- contact library staff directly, or
- contact us via the Ask a Librarian form.
You will need your current student or staff number (on the back of your student/staff ID card.)
News/Newspapers
| Database | Description |
|---|---|
| ABYZ News Links | Links to online news sources from around the world |
| Australian Newspapers on the Internet | The National Library of Australia's guide to Australian newspapers |
| NEWS.com.au | An Australian online news site by News Limited |
Access these newspapers online:
Statistics
| Database | Description |
|---|---|
| Australian Bureau of Statistics | Access all of the 1996 census and parts of the 2001 census. The 2001 Main feature summaries of Local Government Areas are available in the Basic Community Profiles. State and Australia-wide summaries for 2001 are also accessible |
| OESR - Office of Economic and Statistical Research | Access demographic, economic and social data related to Queensland. Contains comparative national and international statistics |
Legislation
| Database | Description |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Government Legislation | All published Commonwealth Acts in full text |
| Queensland Government Legislation | Queensland Acts, subordinate legislation, and Bills as published from 1991 to present in full text |
Copyright
| Database | Description |
|---|---|
| Australian Copyright Council | Links to information sheets on general copyright information as well as specific copyright rules |
| Copyright Agency Limited | A non profit organisation that connects creators and users of copyright material through the application and administering of licenses. Provides information sheets on copyright and CAL |
| Copyright Kitchen | "The Copyright Kitchen is a resource for those working in vocational education and training (VET) who deal with copyright issues in their day-to-day work." |
Inhouse databases
A range of databases is available for use in the Bundamba Library only. Ask our staff to assist you. It's quite easy once you know how. To access these databases you may need to borrow a CD-rom from the lending desk at Bundamba Campus.
| Database | Description |
|---|---|
| AusGrass: grasses of Australia | A useful interactive database for Horticulture students which covers all the species of grasses in Australia |
|
Autodata |
A comprehensive information system for vehicles, covering a wide variety of makes and models |
| Euclid: Eucalypts of Southern Australia | A useful interactive database for Horticulture students which covers all southern Australian eucalypts (690 taxa) |
| Families of Flowering Plants of Australia | A flexible, detailed identification and information guide to Australia's flora |
| The Good, the Bug & the Ugly | Contains detailed information on Citrus pests and their control |
| Infopest AGVET | A reference of Australian registered agricultural and veterinary chemicals and their uses |
| Infopest MSDS | Material Safety Data Sheets for AGVET chemicals |
| Prime Notes | This database contains notes and fact sheets on primary industries and natural resources |
| Suburban and Environmental weeds | A resource for the identification of identified weed species in SE Queensland |
| Wattle: Acacias of Australia | A useful interactive database for Horticulture students which covers all the species of Acacia in Australia |