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Queenslanders have access to a number of authoritative, subscription-only databases that are not available through Google or other free search engines.
Onsite access at your public library or State Library
Onsite access is easy - visit your local Queensland public library or the State Library of Queensland and connect using one of the onsite computers. You may also be able to access these databases using the library's wireless service.
Offsite access
To access these databases away from the library - from any computer connected to the internet (eg home or office) - you must be a Queensland resident and:
Click the 
button beside the database to begin searching. You will be asked to login using your e-services card or QPL account. Terms and conditions apply.
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ARCH: Australian Architecture DatabaseIndex to Australian architectural journals held by the Stanton Library, North Sydney Council. Source documents include journal articles, exhibition reviews, obituaries, editorials, conference proceedings, news items, project articles and award features. ARCH covers architects, architecture, building, interior design and landscape architecture. Coverage: 1980+ |
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ARLIT: Archives and Records Management Literature in Australia and New ZealandAn indexing and abstracting service for information on record management and archive administration in Australia and New Zealand. Subjects include, recordkeeping, electronic records, collection, access and disposal. Coverage: 1940-2000 |
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ARTbibliographies ModernInformation on modern and contemporary arts. Abstracts of journal articles, books, essays, exhibition catalogs, PhD dissertations, and exhibition reviews with approximately 12-13,000 new entries added each year. Coverage: 1974+ |
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ARTEXIndex to Australian exhibition catalogues from 1990. Lists exhibition catalogues from public and commercial galleries in Australia. The database is no longer updated, however new listings are entered in OzBiogs. Coverage: January 1990+ |
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Art Full Text
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Art index retrospective
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Art Sales Index DatabaseDetails of sales of 2.6 million entries of fine art by 205,000 artists. Most information on site is freely available. (Password required only for auction results - enquire at Reference desk) Coverage: Auction sales 1950+ |
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ArtpriceWorld's largest data bank of fine art auction records (covering the categories: paintings, prints-posters, drawings, miniatures, sculptures-installations, photography, tapestry) with 4 million auction entries since 1700. Coverage: 1700+ |
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ASIANRES: Asian resources - A Select Directory of DatabasesIndexes a wide range of Asia related internet and search services accessible from Australia. While some databases can be accessed for free, a subscription may apply for access to other sites. Subject coverage includes research in the social sciences and humanities in the Asian/Pacific region. For the purpose of this directory Asia is defined as the Indian subcontinent, East Asia and South East Asia. Coverage: September 2001 + |
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Aspect annual reports onlineAspect Annual Reports On-line offers access to the annual reports of Australian listed and de-listed companies dating back to 1995. It also provides access to the full documentation of ASX-lodged announcements from October 1998 to today, including prospectuses. These announcements are updated continually throughout the day. Coverage: varies. Updated daily |
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ATI: Australian Tourism IndexEntries include bibliographical information on sport, tourism and recreation up to 1988, tourism from 1989, and tourism and hospitality from 1996. Covers leisure, tourism, recreation and travel. Material cited include newspapers, books, government documents, journals and reports. Coverage: 1982-2000 |
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ATRI: Australian Transport IndexIndexes to all publications of the ARRB Transport Research and Austroads, as well as selective catalogue entries from specialist transport libraries throughout Australia. Coverage: 1960+ |
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ATSIhealth: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health BibliographyCompiled by Neil Thomson and John Sutherland at the School of Health Studies, Edith Cowan University. Entries relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status and refer to journal articles, conference proceedings, theses, government reports and statistics. Coverage: 1915+ |
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AUSCHRON: Chronology of Australian Historic & Current EventsIndexes and abstracts journal articles, books, primary source documents, and the Australian daily newspapers to chronicle significant historical events. Wide range of topics such as politics, the arts, history and sport. Also included are citations to documents dating back to Dutch exploration from the 1600s. This database also includes some brief biographical information on prominent figures. Coverage: 1992+ |
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AUSPORT: Australian Sport DatabaseCompiled by the National Sport Information Centre, Australian Sports Commission. Comprehensive abstracting service for all aspects of Australian sport, includig administration, coaching, sports related to various groups (children, the disabled, women), physiology, psychology, nutrition and the Olympics. Coverage: 1989+ |
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Ausport/MedProduced by the National Sport Information Centre, Australian Sports Commission. Index to the medical and health aspects of Australian sport. Subject coverage includes biomechanics, physical fitness, psychology, drugs in sport, nutrition, and diet. Journals, government reports, books and audiovisual items are indexed. Coverage: 1989+ |
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AustArt Index (Australian Art Journals Index)Index to articles on Australian art and artists published in journals held by the College of Fine Arts Library at the University of NSW. The emphasis is on contemporary art. Coverage: updated monthly 1987+ |
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AUSTGUIDEIndexing service which includes Guidelines and Education Guidelines. The subject coverage is general in scope including indexing of over 120 journals. Journals such as Time Australia, The Bulletin, Far East Economic Review, Scientific American, and Unesco Courier are some of the titles indexed. Coverage: 1986-2006 |
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AustlitResource Australian literature. Provides authoritative information on thousands of creative and critical Australian literary works relating to more than 67 000 Australian authors and organisations. Coverage: 1780+ |
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Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
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Australian Art Auction Records, including New ZealandContains detailed lists of Australian and New Zealand paintings sold at auction since 1973. Search by artist name to find prices realised and a detailed list of works sold. Some artist biographies are available. This is the online version of Australian Art Auction Records. Coverage: Australian art auction records 1973- / New Zealand art auction records 1988- |
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Australian Art Sales DigestDatabase of over 130,000 works by more than 5,000 artists who have either lived or worked in Australia or New Zealand, offered for sale by auction in Australia and New Zealand between 1993 and December 2002. Updated regularly with current year results as they become available. Coverage: early 1970s + |
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Australian Auction ResultsProvides recent auction results from selected Australian Auction Houses for Australian artists. Coverage: variable |
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Australian Capital Territory Reports
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Australian Current Law - Legislation
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Australian Current Law - Reporter
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Australian Encyclopaedia of Forms & PrecedentsProvides commentary across a range of legal subject areas including real and personal property, commercial matters and corporations law. Contents cover all Australian jurisdictions, with overviews of each subject and cross references to statutes and cases. |
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Australian Feature FilmsCovers Australian feature films from 1895 to the 1990s. It contains detailed information on more than 1100 films, hundreds of photographs and 25 one-to-two minute film clips. Coverage: 1895-1995 |
Ask at the Information Desk on Level 2 PAC 2-30 |
Australian Financial Review
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Ask at the Tim Fairfax Newspaper Reading Room on Level 3 |
Australian Immigration Law
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Australian Law Reports
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Australian Medical Liability
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Australian ReferendumsProvides the results of all the referendums held in conjunction with the Federal elections from 1906 to 1999. Coverage: 1906-1999 |
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Australian Sales & Fair Trading Law
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Australian Tax Week
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Australian Torts Reporter
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Australian Visual Arts PrizesProvides details about major contemporary prizes for visual arts in Australia. Includes dates, prizes and contact information. Coverage: varies |
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AVAD 3This edition contains much wider range of databases than AVAD4; only two of them (ARTEX and NATSIVAD) are updated on AVAD5. Coverage: variable |
Ask at the Information Desk on Level 2 PAC 2-30 |
AVAD 5 (Australian Visual Arts Databases)Six databases are available through AVAD5: Australian Auction Results, Australian Visual Arts Prizes, NATSIVAD, OzBiogs, AustArt and ARTEX. Australian Auction Results - recent auction results from selected Australian Auction Houses for Australian artists If prompted for a password enquire at Reference desk. Coverage: Variable |
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AWMOnlineThe Australian Writer's Marketplace online is a directory for writers and includes listings of writing markets, publishers, agents, publishing services, writers' services (editors, manuscript appraisers, etc), industry organisations, awards, competitions and grants and courses and events. (NB: Please enquire at the Information Desk for the password) Access: onsite@slq only |
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Last updated: 22nd February 2012
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