Students

Finding what you want

Use OneSearch to find books, magazines, maps, music, videos, images, heritage materials and newspapers. View them online or request them using your membership card or your QPL (Queensland Public Libraries) account.

History

• John Oxley Library
• Picture Queensland
• Family History
• History databases

English

• Virtual books
• Language and literature databases
• Queensland Writers' Centre

Art and design

• Australian Library of Art
• Artists' books
• Student kit
• Art databases
• Asia Pacific Design Library
• Design Minds

Music

• Music collection
• Music databases

Science and technology

• The Edge
• Science and technology databases

Legal studies

• Law databases

Meeting and studying at the State Library

Book study rooms for free using your e-services card. The floor plans will help you locate your room.

Free public computers are available on levels 1 to 4.

Wireless is available throughout the State Library. No login is required.

Getting help with assignments

Referencing

Quick©ite - examples of referencing and citations.

Quick©ite iTunes app - scan the barcode of a book and a citation is sent to you

i-Cite APA iTunes app - punctuates and formats citations in APA style which you can store on the app or email to yourself.

i-Cite APA Android app - punctuates and formats citations in APA style which you can store on the app or email to yourself.

Evaluating internet resources

Internet resource evaluation from the University of Queensland will help you evaluate resources you find on the internet.

Staying safe online

Stay Smart Online  and Cyber Smart  will give you tips on using social networking sites safely, dealing with cyber bullying and online grooming and securing your mobile phone.