Science and technology
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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ANR-Index: Agriculture and Natural Resources Index [formerly ABOA and STREAMLINE]Covers agriculture and natural resources including sustainable Australian agriculture, food, forestry and fisheries industries and the promotion of conservation and sustainable use of Australia's environment, water and natural resources and is produced by Infoscan. Coverage: 2000-June 2007 |
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ANR-Index Archive: Agriculture and Natural Resources Index ArchiveCovers agriculture and natural resources including sustainable Australian agriculture, food, forestry and fisheries industries and the promotion of conservation and sustainable use of Australia's environment, water and natural resources and is produced by Infoscan. Coverage: 1975-June 2007 |
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ANR-Research: Agriculture and Natural Resources ResearchCovers research in progress projects on agriculture and natural resources areas including sustainable Australian agriculture, food, forestry and fisheries industries and the promotion of conservation and sustainable use of Australia's environment, water and natural resources and is produced by Infoscan. Coverage: 2000-June 2007 |
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ANR-Research Archive: Agriculture and Natural Resources Research ArchiveCovers completed research projects on agriculture and natural resources areas including sustainable Australian agriculture, food, forestry and fisheries industries and the promotion of conservation and sustainable use of Australia's environment, water and natural resources and is produced by Infoscan. Coverage: 1984-June 2007 |
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ANSTI: Australian Nuclear Science & Technology InformationCompiled by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), ANSTI provides abstracts to technical and scientific material on the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology Also includes the environmental and economic aspects of non-nuclear energy. Source documents include government reports, scholarly journals, standards, patents, conference papers and legislation published in Australia and overseas. Coverage: 1970+ |
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ANTE: Abstracts in New Technologies and Engineering(formerly Current Technology Database),is an abstracting and indexing service monitoring over 350 publications from the U.K. and the U.S. Coverage includes new technologies such as information technology and computing, electronics, biotechnology, medical technology, as well as engineering (including construction, electrical and chemical engineering) and allied subject areas. Abstracts are available from January 1993 to the present, with citations available from 1980. Coverage: Abstracts: 1993+ ; Citations: 1980-1993 |
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BUILD: Australian Building Construction & Engineering DatabaseBibliographic database that indexes and abstracts published and unpublished material on worldwide information in the building, construction and engineering fields including fire technology. Source documents include conference papers, journal articles, standards, building regulations, technical papers, reports and books. Covers building, construction and engineering; building research; building materials; building services; structural engineering; building regulations; urban and regional planning; and fire technology Coverage: 1989-2002 |
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CHERUB: Chemical Engineering Reference User BibliographyProduced by Dr Martyn Ray, Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Curtin University, Western Australia, CHERUB indexes 49 of the most important journals in the field of chemical engineering. This database provides general and specialist information on the design and operation of chemical plants and equipment, chemical process information, environmental issues and mineral processes. Coverage: 1956+ |
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CIA: Computer Index AustralasiaCIA is an index to popular computing journals such as Australian Macworld, internet.au, and Australian PC User. Subjects include hardware, software, communications and computer applications. Coverage: 1994-July 2001 |
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EDGEProduced by Information Edge, this database indexes and abstracts Australian and international journals on management, packaging and the packaging industry, the environment and building. Emphasis is also given to recycling of glass, plastics, metals, paper and building products. Coverage: 1985- May 2007 |
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ENDANGER: Threatened Species in Australia: A Select BibliographyENDANGER is an index to journals, book chapters, conference papers, newspaper articles, theses and audiovisual material concerning Australian threatened flora and fauna. Most items are Australian, although some are from overseas where appropriate. Coverage: 1960+ |
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ENGINE: Australian Engineering DatabaseCompiled by the Institution of Engineers, Australia, ENGINE provides an extensive index to the Institution's publications since 1980, as well as journals, conference papers and technical papers on Australian engineering. Coverage includes all branches of engineering, in particular, agricultural, aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, coastal, computer, earthquake, education, electrical, electronic, geotechnical, management, materials, mechanical, military, ocean, railway, structural, transport, tunnelling and water. Coverage: 1980+ |
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EVA: Environmental AbstractsProduced by the EPA Victoria Library, EVA indexes approximately 600 journals from Australia and overseas. It covers air pollution, environmental protection and management, salinity, hazardous waste, recycling, and pollution control. Coverage: 1987+ |
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National Geographic109 years of the National Geographic magazine on CD-Rom. Coverage: 1888-1997 |
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PDIP: Indonesian Learned Periodicals DatabasePDIP is produced by the Centre for Scientific Documentation and Information - Indonesian Institution and is a bibliographic database that documents scientific and technological activity in Indonesia. Results include reference to journal articles, proceedings of conferences and seminars held in Indonesia. Most of the citations are in Indonesian. Coverage: 1980-September 2002 |
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PDIR: Indonesian Research Report DatabasePDIR is a bibliographic database of scientific research in Indonesia, produced by the Centre for Scientific Documentation - Indonesian Institute of Sciences. Entries are predominantly in Indonesian with access to subjects in English. Coverage: 1980-April 2000 |
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Proquest Science JournalsProQuest Science Journals provides an impressive collection of scientific journals in full text and image formats. Publications included in the database cover a wide range of topics from both the physical and life science disciplines. Coverage: 1992+ |
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REEF: The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Province DatabaseProduced by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, this resource contains citations to general and scholarly material concerning the Great Barrier Reef and the activities of the Marine Park Authority. Indexes journal articles, newspapers, maps, books and audio visual materials relating to coral reefs, the effects of pollution, fisheries, marine biology, coastal ecology, and tourism. Coverage: 1982+ |
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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: 1990+ |
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SCANFILESCANFile is produced by the CSIRO Corporate Library and Information Service. This database includes indexes and abstracts to articles from over 200 Australian and International journals dealing with research and development, science and technology, innovation, and human resource management. Coverage: 1978+ |
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SNIPER: Searchable Networked Intellectual Property Electronic ResourceSNIPER provides information relating to IP Australia's core business areas, namely patents, trade marks and designs. SNIPER also includes other topics that impact on IP Australia's business, especially related intellectual property matters such as copyright, plant breeder's rights and domain names. These related matters are included if they relate to significant Australian or international trends and developments, or if they are significant to the field of intellectual property as a whole. Coverage: 2000+ |
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Standards Australia onlineFull text of Australian standards. Searchable by key word or by standard number. Users can print one page at a time. Coverage: Updated monthly |
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STREAMLINE: Australia's natural resourcesSTREAMLINE is a bibliographic database including a wide range of material on natural resources, particularly land management, vegetation and water resources, irrigation and wastewater. Entries include journal articles, books, technical papers, conference papers relating to Australia, or written by Australians. Coverage: 1982-March 2004 |
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Last updated: 1st September 2009
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