History, geography and biography
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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AHB: Australian Heritage Bibliography (formerly HERA)This database is produced by the Australian Heritage Commission and indexes and abstracts journal articles, unpublised reports, books, and videos. Emphasis is placed on material which has been written or commissioned by government and non-government heritage organisations in Australia. Coverage: 1987+ |
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AHB-ATSIS: Australian Heritage Bibliography - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SubsetDeals with natural and cultural resources of significance to Indigenous peoples of Australia. Subject coverage includes aboriginal rock art sites, ceremonial sites, historic and archaeological sites, historic towns, national parks, wilderness areas and heritage sites. Coverage: 1987+ |
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AHRR: Australian Historic Records RegisterConsists of diaries, letters, photographs, sketches, financial documents, recipes, minute books, and other source documents dating from settlement to 1988. Also includes a listing of historic documents held in private hands. |
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APA-FT: Australian Public Affairs - Full Text
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APAIS-ATSIS: Australian Public Affairs Information Service - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SubsetAPAIS-ATSIS indexes and abstracts a wide range of material specifically relating to Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders in the social sciences and the humanities, in particular, economics, the arts, history. current affairs, land rights, and culture. Abstracts include references to journal articles newspapers, government documents and conference proceedings. Coverage: 1978+ |
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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: 1st January 1990+ |
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AUSCHRON: Chronology of Australian Historic & Current EventsAUSCHRON indexes and abstracts journal articles, books, primary source documents, and the Australian daily newspapers to chronicle significant historical events, from 1992 to the present, on a 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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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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Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
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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 Visual Arts PrizesProvides details about major contemporary prizes for visual arts in Australia. Includes dates, prizes and contact information. Access: onsite@slq only |
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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. Access: onsite@slq only |
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CHRONICLES: The Australian Chronicles - An Index to Sources of Australian BiographyThis database is of use to students, researchers and genealogists as a source for biographical information on a wide range of Australians. Source documents include Who's Who in Australia, biographical dictionaries, local histories and published family histories. Coverage: 1879+ |
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Convict Fleet to Dragon BoatA history of migration to Australia which includes personal reflections of individuals from the main migration waves. Examines peak periods of migration, reasons for these movements and their impact on the economic, social and artistic development of Australia. Features case studies of migrants and a narrative on the history of Indigenous migration to Australia. Coverage: 1879+ |
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Directory of Australian AssociationsThe ultimate guide to Australian associations. With more than 5,500 entries the Directory of Australian Associations covers national and state associations, foundations, marketing bodies, institutes and committees. Also included are international associations with branches in Australia.Coverage: updated regularly Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders Licence: unlimited users |
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Encyclopedia Britannica Online
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Europa World Plus Europa World Plus is the online version of the Europa World Year Book and the Europa Regional Surveys of the World series. Find political, economic and statistical information about more than 250 countries. Statistical profiles are available for a single country or comparative statistics can be generated for a range of topics including population, health, agriculture, industry, finance and trade across two or more countries. |
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FNQ: The Far North Queensland CollectionCompiled by the Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE Library, FNQ is an extensive bibliographic index which covers Far North Queensland including the Torres Strait, Gulf, Cape York Peninsula, and Daintree. Covers ecotourism, travel, local history, Indigenous languages legal issues, anthropology, and the environment. Coverage: 1994- January 1999 |
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
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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. Coverage: 1977-April 1996 |
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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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JSTOR
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Literature Resource Center
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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. Coverage: 1991+ |
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National Geographic109 years of the National Geographic magazine on CD-Rom. Coverage: 1888-1997 |
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NATSIVADA biographical database of Australian indigenous visual artists. Contains biographical details on more than 5,800 indigenous artists. Coverage: varies |
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Official Documents of the United NationsElectronic repository for official documents published by the UN. The full text of documents is accessible in PDF format in all official languages of the UN. Documents are stored in two databases: UN documentation, with comprehensive coverage beginning in 1993 and selected earlier coverage, and UN resolutions, which includes the official records version of resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and Trusteeship Council since 1946. Coverage: 1993+ |
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Oxford Companion to the Book This is the authoritative resource on all aspects of the book from ancient to modern times. It contains over 5,000 entries written by the world’s best scholars in bibliography and book history & more than forty substantial essays. These are on subjects ranging from writing systems and the medieval book through to topics such as the electronic book and can be found by searching or browsing on the word “essay”. |
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Oxford Dictionary of National Biography The most authoritative biographical dictionary of British people, containing more than 57,000 entries. Included are noteworthy people in any walk of life who were connected with the British Isles or British history worldwide. |
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Oxford Reference Online Premium Collection
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OzBiogsA compilation of all the AVAD databases. Searches across NATSIVAD, ARTEX, AustArt, additional biographies and a survey of auction results from 2004-2005. Features over 22,000 biographical and bibliographic entries for Australian artists. Access: onsite@slq only |
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PERIND: Periodicals IndexProduced by the National University of Singapore Library, PERIND indexes a range of journals on Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia and ASEAN. Although most of the journal articles date from 1980 onwards, the articles relating to medicine date from 1975, and law dates from 1932. From mid 1997, there are references to book chapters and conference papers. Coverage: 1980+ |
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SAGE: Science and Geography EducationSAGE Online is a bibliographic database indexing popular journals in a broad range of subjects. Most journals indexed are Australian but selected overseas titles are also included. It covers practically all disciplines of knowledge, though the scientific ones are most heavily represented. The scope of the SAGE online database, and the range of journals included, is determined by the needs of schools and public libraries. Coverage: 1984+ |
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SMC: Singapore/Malaysia CollectionCompiled by the National University of Singapore Library, this resource indexes and abstracts primary source material (such as microfilmed items of public records, government documents, and manuscripts) and published works relating to Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and ASEAN. Coverage: Current to October 2006 |
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Times Digital Archive
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Who’s Who in AustraliaBiographical information about notable Australians from all walks of life, including business, politics, sports, academia and the arts. Also includes biographies of Australians who have received the Star of Courage for acts of selfless bravery, and a list of Australian Nobel prize winners.Coverage: Currently living persons only. Content 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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Who’s Who in Business in AustraliaComprehensive, detailed information about Australian companies, including company subsidiaries, key personnel, statistics and share information. Search by company name, personal name, ASX code or industry sector.NOTE: you will need to select the 'Who's Who in Business in Australia' link located near the top of the screen. 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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Voices from a WarThis interactive CD-ROM enables users to investigate four wartime experiences: the siege of Tobruk, Libya, North Africa, 1941; the battle for Papua, July 1942-January 1943; RAF Bomber Command, Lincolnshire, England, 1943-1944; and the Sandakan-Ranau Death Marches, Borneo, 1945. Coverage: 1941-1945 |
Available soon Ask at the Micrographics Desk on Level 3 |
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