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Clearing House for Library and Information Science) ALISA aims to extensively index and abstract published and unpublished material on Australian library and information science.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 Centre
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Columbia Granger's Poetry Database
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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 Library
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Good reading
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Granger's World of Poetry |
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Humanities International Complete
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JSTOR
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Literature and culture collection (Informit)
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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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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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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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Oxford Companion to the Book
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Oxford English Dictionary
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Oxford Language Dictionaries Online Contains the online equivalent of the top-range language dictionaries of Oxford University Press for English/French, English/German, English/Italian,English/Russian and English/Spanish, plus an English/Chinese dictionary which is equivalent to the pocket version. There is also a quick translation tool for words in 13 languages. A virtual keyboard allows entry of characters in a range of scripts. |
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Oxford Reference Online Premium Collection
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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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TumbleBooksA database specially for children. Listen and watch ebooks online, read a review, write a book report and play games. Access: onsite@slq + offsite access for e-services members and Queensland public library (QPL) account holders |
More information
If you have an enquiry, you can contact us in any of the following ways:
For general enquiries:
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Last updated: 9th February 2012
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