Students can access a comprehensive range of quality digital resources to support their research and study needs including:
CSPD Research Resources (EBSCOHost databases)
CSPD Wheelers ePlatform (ebooks & audiobooks)
Gale databases and ebooks (access through your local library or sign up to the State Library of NSW)
Online databases can provide you with access to information which is not freely accessible through a general search of the web using a search engine such as Google.
Students have access to the EBSCOHost Research Databases which provide full-text access to articles from journals, newspapers, magazines, reference books and more. Some of the databases which may be helpful for your research and study needs includes:
Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
Secondary Explora
Science Reference Centre
Literary Reference Centre
History Reference Centre
Points of View Reference Centre
Academic Search Premier
EBSCO eBooks
CSPD Research Resources (EBSCO databases)
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This short video explains the value of using library databases (such as the ones you can access through school and your local library) and the reasons why you don't want to miss out on accessing the content available in these databases for your research and study.
Students in the Parramatta Diocese have access to two eBook platforms providing access to a range of digital eBooks and audiobooks.
Click on the links below to access Audio and eBooks:
Join the State Library of NSW
Students may apply for membership online. Being a member, will provide you with access to a wider range of research databases for free. To become a member of the State Library of NSW complete this online application form (allow 1 week for your library card to be mailed to you).
If you are a member of your local Public library, you can register your public library card for State Library membership which will provide you with access to the State library's digital resources. This includes access to a wide range of online databases including digital editions of publications such as the Sydney Morning Herald.