Student resources
The State Library of Queensland has many research and reference materials and services to help you study; particularly for upper secondary and tertiary students.
While the State Library does not lend most collection items directly to individuals, you can use our print collections onsite and access ebooks and selected databases online. You may also be able to borrow items through the interlibrary loan service provided by your local library.
Note: Queensland residents can borrow items from our music scores collection.
Meeting and studying @ the State Library
Finding what you want
The State Library offers a wide range of online resources to support your research needs. Talk to our friendly staff - they'll help you select the best resources for your area of interest and they'll show you some useful search strategies.
Ask us for our range of online support services.
Use the catalogue, One Search, to find books, magazines, maps, music, videos, images, heritage materials and newspapers, and then request them using your e-services card or your QPL (Queensland Public Libraries) account.
Search smarter, search faster
For a lighthearted look at research, view the Search smarter search faster video tutorial
Search smarter search faster PDF [new window]
These iResearch materials are Copyright © University of Sydney and were developed at the University of Sydney Library. These and other materials can be accessed at the University of Sydney Library's, iResearch: information skills for life website [new window]
Accessing the collections
The State Reference Library collections, on Levels 2 and 3, hold a range of resources, including books, journals and videos or DVDs, covering history, art, music, literature, science, social issues and more.
Here you'll find computers reserved to access our catalogue and e-resources. There is no need to book these computers and there is no time limit.
The John Oxley Library, on Level 4, documents the history of Queensland and holds photographs, original records, newspaper cuttings and ephemera files, as well as books, journals, maps and historical objects such as badges, trophies and swords.
The Australian Library of Art, also on Level 4, houses a variety of art collections including artists' books. You can view some of the artists' books online and find resources for teachers and students.
A detailed list of collections is also available.
Meeting and studying @ the State Library
You'll find group study rooms on levels 2, 3 and 4 which can hold four to fourteen people. They're available free of charge for up to three hours. Book online. [Only one booking per day, per person, group or individual is permitted.]
Free public access computers are available on levels 1 to 4.
Wireless is available throughout the State Library. No login is required.
Getting help with assignments
Referencing
The State Library has resources in the collection to help you with references and citations or you can try the following digital guides
Quick©ite [new window] - provides examples of referencing and citations for various reference styles and materials.
Quick©ite iTunes app [new window] - scan the barcode of a book and a citation is sent to you
i-Cite APA iTunes app [new window] - punctuates and formats citations in APA style which you can store on the app or email to yourself.
i-Cite APA Android app [new window] - punctuates and formats citations in APA style which you can store on the app or email to yourself.
Evaluating internet resources
Internet resource evaluation [new window] from the University of Queensland will help you evaluate resources you find on the internet.
Staying safe online
Stay Smart Online [new window] and Cyber Smart [new window] will give you tips on using social networking sites safely, dealing with cyber bullying and online grooming and securing your mobile phone.
More information
If you have an enquiry, you can contact us in any of the following ways:
For general enquiries:
- Ask at your local Queensland public library
- Other libraries [new window]
Last updated: 19th January 2012
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