Databases: H-M
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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Halsbury's Laws of Australia |
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H&S: Health and Society DatabasePart of the FAMILY database, this resource indexes items on research, policy and practice issues relating to the health of families and individuals in Australia. Also covers health services, the political, social and legal issues affecting the health and well-being of Australian families. Coverage: 1980+ |
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Health and Wellness Resource Center |
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Health Collection |
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Historic Australian Newspapers, 1803 to 1954 |
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HIVA: HIV/AIDS DatabaseThe most comprehensive database on HIV/AIDS in Australia, this database consists of titles listed in the catalogues of the NSW HIV/AIDS Library Network, and would be useful for researchers working in the health field as well as people living with HIV/AIDS. Coverage: 1980+ |
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Humanities & Social Sciences Collection (Informit) |
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Humanities International Complete |
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INDBIO: Indian Biography DatabaseProvides access to biographical information on members of India's lower house (the Lok Sabha) between 1977 and 1991. Also includes death dates and citations to obituaries. From the Informit suite. Coverage: 1977-April 1996 |
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Index New ZealandIndex with abstracts from selected New Zealand serial publications. Titles indexed range from popular magazines to more specialised journals. Subjects covered include general interest material, social research, current affairs, the arts and humanities. Index New Zealand is updated daily and comprehensive coverage of titles extends from 1987 onwards. Many New Zealand titles have also been retrospectively indexed. Coverage: 1987+ (updated daily) |
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Indigenous AustraliaRepresents the collections of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Library and covers Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander studies, Stolen generation, removal of children, Arts, copyright issues, Racism, discrimination, Internet & telecommunications facilities and Communities. Coverage: 1968-1999 |
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Industrial Reports | |
Informit databases |
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INTAX: International taxation issues databaseCompiled by Information Services, Australian Taxation Office. Indexes and abstracts journal articles, conference papers, media releases, legislation (including case citations) "Subject coverage includes tax planning, avoidance and evasion, transfer pricing, foreign source income, electronic commerce, and consumption taxes". Coverage: 1990-July 2003 |
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International Genealogical IndexBirth, christening and marriage records from parish registers throughout the world, compiled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Does not include deaths. Searchable by name through all countries at the same time. Coverage: varies |
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IREL: Australian industrial relations databaseProduced by the Queensland University of Technology. Indexes and abstracts a wide range of Australian material concerning industrial relations. Subject coverage includes information on trade unions, wages and conditions, enterprise bargaining, labour market, law, occupational safety and equal opportunity. Coverage: 1983-2000 |
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JSTOR |
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Kompass InternationalFind companies world wide by name or by product. Information supplied includes address and contact details, revenue, and number of employees. Provides information (in almost 20 languages) on companies from over 70 countries throughout the world. Searchable content includes: region, company name, product and service codes, product references, trade names, brand names and company executives. Coverage: Company profiles updated yearly. Additional countries and company profiles added regularly |
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LEGENDcomProduced by th Department of Immigration and Citizenship, LEGENDcom is an online database of migration and citizenship legislation and policy documents. It contains the current and historical versions of statutory and regulation documents; the Procedures Advice manual 3; Migration Series Instructions, and Australian Citizenship Instructions. It is not possible to download forms. To access forms, go to the Australian Immigration website [new window].Access: onsite@slq only. Requires username and password. Ask for login details at the level 2 information desk. Licence: single users |
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LexisNexis |
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Library PressDisplay | |
Literature and culture collection (Informit) | |
Literature Resource Center |
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Macquarie Dictionary The Macquarie Dictionary is regarded as the standard reference on Australian English, providing access to the Macquarie Dictionary Fifth Edition and the latest edition of the Macquarie Thesaurus. It provides comprehensive and interactive searching of over 121,000 headwords and phrases and over 210,000 definitions and encyclopedic entries, etymologies for phrases, and illustrative material from Ozcorp. |
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MAIS: Multicultural Australia and Immigration StudiesA bibliographic database of published and unpublished material concerning all aspects of Australian multiculturalism and immigration. It indexes and abstracts journal articles, government documents, newspapers, and multimedia on racism, ethnicity, refugees, population issues, migrant health, welfare and services. Coverage: 1988+ |
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MAIS-ATSIS: Multicultural Australia and Immigration Studies - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SubsetCompiled by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Library. Indexes and abstracts journal articles, government reports, books, book chapters, newspapers, and theses concerned with Australian immigration and multicultural issues. From 1996 MAIS-ATSIS deals with Australian content only. Coverage: 1988+ |
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Margaret Gee's Media GuideMargaret Gee's Australian Media Guide is a directory of the major Australian media outlets, including: television and radio stations; internet media; newspapers, newsletters, and magazines; and press agencies. It includes profiles and contact listings as well as circulation figures, publication details and base advertising rates.Coverage: updated daily Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders Licence: unlimited users |
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MasterFILE Premier |
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Meanjin Backfile Collection: 1940-1995
Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders Licence: unlimited user |
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MEDGE: Management and environment information databaseMEDGE, produced by Information Edge. Bibliographic database that indexes and abstracts Australian and international articles for business and government, particularly in the area of the economy, TQM, human resources, marketing, innovation, materials handling and environmental management. Coverage: 1985-July 2006 |
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Media Arts and Law Review This journal focuses on a range of legal issues affecting cultural life, including: communications, copyright, cultural heritage, defamation, digitisation, entertainment, free speech, intellectual property, journalism, privacy and public interest issues. Coverage includes legislation and case law updates, industry regulation, conference reports and book reviews. |
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Media International Australia |
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Media ScanMedia scan is a bibliographic database of newspaper articles from the major dailies and is intended for secondary, TAFE, and university students and researchers. Papers indexed include The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian, The Herald Sun, The Bulletin, The Courier Mail, Sunday Mail, Adelaide Advertiser and The West Australian. This is an index only. From the Informit suite. Coverage: 1991+ |
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MLA International BibliographyThis is an essential research tool for literature. A bibliography of journal articles, books and dissertations, its scope is international & it covers all forms of human communication, including literature, language and linguistics, drama, the art of writing, folklore and the history of printing and publishing.Coverage: 1926 + (most publications), with partial coverage from the 19th century onwards Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders Licence: unlimited users |
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Music Index OnlineIndexes an extensive range of international music journals. A broad range of subjects is covered, including past and present personalities, the history of music, forms and types of music, computer produced music and musical instruments from the earliest times to modern electronic instruments. Coverage: updated quarterly |
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Music Online The search platform through which you can cross-search the Alexander Street Press range of music databases, including Classical Music Reference Library, Classical Scores Library, The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Online, and African American Music Reference. It also searches various audio and video libraries: Classical Music Library, American Song, Contemporary World Music, Jazz Music Library, Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries, Dance in Video, Opera in Video. |
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Last updated: 5th April 2012
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