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Got an assignment to research?
The Wangaratta High School library is the best place to start. Whether you are embarking on a complex research project or refining a final draft, the Wangaratta High School Library serves as the premier hub for your academic inquiries. We provide a comprehensive suite of resources designed to support every area of the curriculum.
The Library Book Collection
The Library Book Collection
While digital resources are great, we encourage students not to overlook our physical book collection. Our shelves house a curated selection of texts covering every major topic across all school subjects. Using physical books often provides a structured, distraction-free way to engage with a topic ➥ School Library Catalogue (online)
Encyclopedia Britanica (website)
Encyclopedia Brittanica is one of the worlds oldest and most trusted encyclopedias. It is known for its articles on all topics written by experts. It switched from print to digital in 2012 and continues to serve as a vital place for trusted infromation ➥ https://www.britannica.com/
The Conversation (website)
The conversation is an Australian based website that provides articles on current events in the news both in Australia and around the world. All articles are written by experts, so the information is very high quality and reliable. It is free to use ➥ theconversation.com/au
ABC Education (website)
ABC Education is an Australia website offering high-quality information on history, science, economics, English, geography, technology and many other topics ➥ https://www.abc.net.au/education
National Geographic (website)
National Geographic's education website provides free, high quality resources, including maps, videos and articles, that support learning across geography, science, environmental studies and many other subjects ➥ https://education.nationalgeographic.org
Google Scholar (website)
Google Scholar is a specialised search engine that provides free access to scholarly literature. It allows users to search for peer-reviewed research papers and books from academic publishers and online repositories in one place ➥ https://scholar.google.com.au
Local Library Network
The north-east region has several great libraries that can help you with books for your research ➥ High Country Library Network Catalogue
State Library of Victoria - Membership
State Library of Victoria - Membership
The State Library of Victoria (located in Melbourne) is Victoria's premier public library. All Victorian residents can access its digital collections and resources simply by becoming a member, which is FREE. Signing up to State Library of Victoria (with @schools email address) gives you immediate access to the Library's extensive collections housed in Melbourne, as well as the ability to browse its excellent online resources. You can sign up for free here ➥ https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/membership
Important: If you are under 18 years of age, you must seek parental permission before joining.
Need to access to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) online?
Need to access to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) online?
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the ultimate authority on the English language. While standard dictionaries focus on how words are used today, the OED is a historical dictionary, meaning it charts the birth, evolution, and shifting meanings of 500,000 words and phrases, over the last 1,000 years of human history.
It is FREE to join ➥ State Library Victoria: Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
Important: If you are under 18 years of age, you must seek parental permission before joining.
Need access to newspaper articles?
Need access to newspaper articles?
Many news websites now require you to pay to access their articles. Signing up as a member of the State Library of Victoria (with your @schools email address) also gives you FREE access to The Age Newspaper (digital edition), which includes important stories on newsworthy events in Australia and across the world.
It is FREE to join ➥ https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/membership
Important: If you are under 18 years of age, you must seek parental permission before joining.
Need access to a database for research?
Need access to a database for research?
Signing up as a member of the State Library of Victoria (with your @schools email address) also gives you FREE access to some of the best information databases in Australia and around the world:
➥ JSTOR (online database) ➥ EBSCO (online database) ➥ ProQuest (online database)
➥ Informit (online database) ➥ Encyclopaedia Brittanica (online database) ➥ AustLit (online database)
It is FREE to join ➥ https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/membership
Important: If you are under 18 years of age, you must seek parental permission before joining.
Trove is a fantastic, FREE digital database managed by the National Library of Australia in Canberra. It serves as a massive centralized database, providing instant access to millions of digitized items including:
historical newspapers and magazines,
rare newsletters and detailed maps.
Beyond text, you can also explore an extensive collection of photographs, musical recordings, and recorded interviews that bring Australian history to life. The website is completely FREE for all Australians to use, making it an invaluable tool for students looking to use high quality primary sources to their research.
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