Reference
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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ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics)
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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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ANZBiP-Publishers: Australian and New Zealand Books in Print, PublishersProvides booksellers and librarians with publisher information about Australian and New Zealand books, series of books, imprints and publishers and is produced by THORPE-Bowker. Coverage: 1958+ |
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Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
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Australian Art Auction Records, including New Zealand Contains 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. |
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Carter’s Price Guide to Antiques and CollectablesUse this database to find prices of antiques and collectables or to help identify an object. This is the online equivalent of Carter’s price guide to Antiques in Australasia 2005 to the present, Carter’s Everything Vintage 2006 to the present, and many unpublished items. The database is heavily illustrated with high quality colour photographs and contains entries for a wide range of material, from ceramics & silverware to advertising & motor vehicles. Coverage: Australian & international, from 1500 BC to the present |
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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
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
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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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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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Oxford Companion to the Book
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Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
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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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THESES: NUS Theses CollectionProvides an index to theses submitted to the National University of Singapore (NUS) and its predecessor institutions. (Raffles College, the University of Malaya, the University of Malaya (Singapore Division), the Nanyang University) Coverage: 1947+ |
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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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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: 9th January 2012
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