Language and literature
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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AIATSIS: Indigenous Studies BibliographyCovers various aspects of Australian Indigenous studies in English and in Australian Indigenous languages. Includes information on languages, culture, anthropology, archaeology, customary law, legal and social issues, health, education and the arts. Results include citations to journals, government documents, reports, newspapers, newsletters, and conference papers. Coverage: 1990 |
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ALISA: Australian Library & Information Science AbstractsCompiled by ACHLIS (Australian Clearing House for Library and Information Science) ALISA aims to extensively index and abstract published and unpublished material on Australian library and information science. Subjects include education and training of library staff, information technology, electronic publishing and Australian children's literature. Coverage: 1982+ |
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ANZBIP: Australian and New Zealand Books in PrintThis database is produced by D W Thorpe. It provides bibliographical information on Australian and New Zealand books, publishers (and agents and distributors). Coverage: 1958+ |
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AustlitPremier resource for research on 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 CentreContains full text of over 240 periodicals, and abstracts/indexing for nearly 400 periodicals focusing on the Australia/New Zealand region. Includes magazines, newspapers, newswires, reference books and company information from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, Asia, North America and Europe. See the list of titles for more information. |
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Columbia Granger's Poetry DatabaseGranger's Poetry index includes 13,000 poems in full-text and 250,000 poem citations. There are also commentaries, biographies, bibliographies, and a glossary of terms. Where the full text of a poem is not included, the citation includes the details of where a copy can be found. Many anthologies of poetry are indexed. Access: onsite@slq only |
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DELTAA: The Database on English Teaching for Adults in AustraliaProduced by the National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR) Macquarie University, DELTAA provides a comprehensive index to journal articles and electronic resources relating to English as a second language. Also includes citations to teaching, adult migrant learning and literacy. Coverage: 1985+ |
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Gale Virtual Reference LibraryOffers encyclopaedias and reference sources for research on many topics. You can access them from home twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, at the State Library or your local public library. We have selected 75 titles from all subject areas, such as Ancient civilizations reference library, Novels for students and Customs of Australia. Use them for quick look ups or doing homework assignments. Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders |
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Good readingAn online, monthly magazine helping general readers, library staff and students find exactly what they like to read. |
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Granger's World of Poetry |
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Humanities International CompleteProvides full text of hundreds of journals, books and other published sources from around the world in the areas of history, language & literature, religion & philosophy, visual arts, performing arts and music. It includes all data from Humanities International Index (more than 2,000 journals and 2 million records). Coverage: Updated regularly |
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JSTORJSTOR is a multidisciplinary archive of high resolution scanned scholarly journals. It is not a current issues database. Because of JSTOR's archival mission, there is a gap, from 1 to 5 years, between the most recently published journal issue and the back issues available. Subject areas covered include economics, law, history, Asian studies, Middle Eastern studies, language, literature, music, film studies, performing arts, religion and visual arts. Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders |
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Literature Resource CenterAccess biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 authors from every age and literary discipline. Scribner Writer's Series includes 15-20 page signed essays on more than 1,600 authors and literary genres drawn from 13 acclaimed Scribner print series. Twayne World, US, and English Authors each contains the full text of 200 frequently used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual World, US, or English authors, for a total of 600 full-text titles. Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders |
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NoveListA readers' advisory service featuring information related to reading for all age groups. Includes articles, genre outlines, newsletters and recommendations. Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders |
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Oxford Reference Online Premium CollectionA comprehensive resource that contains over 175 dictionaries and reference titles covering the complete subject spectrum: from general reference and language to science and medicine, and from humanities and social sciences to business and professional. Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders |
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OzeVerseIndex to Australian poetry anthologies held at the State Library of Queensland. Search by author, title, first line or key word. The results will give you details of the anthology in which you can find the poem. Some of these items will be located on the shelves and others can be requested using your e-services card. Access: onsite@slq + offsite access, available through One Search. |
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The Source (Magpie Magazines Source Guide)Online subject guide to children's literature produced by Magpies Magazines, including poetry index (many in full text) and database of winners and shortlisted titles for 42 awards including the Queensland Premier's Literary Award. Check the 'about' section for more information. To access, click on 'The Source' icon, then choose the option to 'log in to The Source with an IP address'. Coverage: 1986+ |
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TLS: Times Literary SupplementProvides access to all articles published in this prestigious English literary journal back to 1994. Search for book reviews or articles by headline, reviewer or keyword. To access the database, follow the link for 'existing subscribers'. Coverage: 1994+ |
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More information
If you have an enquiry, you can contact us in any of the following ways:
For general enquiries:
- Looking for the name of your Local Government? The State Library's Directory of Queensland public libraries has a complete list of every Queensland Local Government and its public library service.
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Last updated: 26th June 2009
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