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Technologies resources

Discover databases, collections and stories from State Library for the study of design, ICT, digital technologies, architecture, food and hospitality, fashion, engineering, building and construction.

Recommended subjects

These resources are recommended for students studying the following subjects in Queensland classrooms:

Year 11 and 12 Aerospace systems (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Building and Construction Skills (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Design (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Digital Solutions (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Engineering (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Engineering skills (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Fashion (QCAA Syllabus)

Year 11 and 12 Food and Nutrition (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Furnishing skills (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Hospitality practices (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Industrial Graphics Skills (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Industrial Technologies skills (QCAA Syllabus)
Year 11 and 12 Information and Communication Technology (QCAA Syllabus)

Featured databases

Computer Science database

Access thousands of leading publications in the fields of information systems, database design, software development, internet and computer security and more.

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LinkedIn Learning

Access professional courses on web, mobile and software development, cloud computing, data science, networking, AI, cyber security and more.

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Food History database

Access delicious recipes, advice on food preparation, tips on serving and table etiquette, and much more from 1669 to 1990.

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Engineering database

Access thousands of leading publications in the fields of engineering and construction for a wide range of industries and environments.

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ASM Digital Library

Access a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the structure, properties, processing, performance, and evaluation of metals and non-metallic engineering materials.

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Vogue Archive

Access every issue of American Vogue, from 1892 to today, to explore the work of the world's greatest fashion designers, stylists and photographers.

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Advanced Technologies and Aerospace database

Access the renowned Aerospace Database and articles and reports from international journals, magazines and government publications.

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Art, Design and Architecture database

Access specialist content from over 1000 international academic publications in the fields of architecture, design and applied arts.

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IBIS World

Access in-depth reports and company profiles on Australian industries and businesses.

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News archives

NewsBank

Access local, national and international news sources from all continents of the world, with coverage from as early as the 1980s through to today.

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PressReader

Access over 6000 top newspapers and popular magazines from over 100 countries.

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SMH and The Age Library Editions

Access every issue of the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age from 2006 onwards.

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'Purpose Built' exhibition (open until 14 April 2024)

Experience the transformative potential of architectural design and its pivotal role in shaping communities and shifting perspectives of housing today. From digitisation and material innovations to water sensitive design, new approaches to housing typologies, and the vital role of community involvement in design and planning conversations, this exhibition proposes a future with a purposeful approach to the built environment.

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Asia Pacific Design Library

The Asia Pacific Design Library is a unique hub where you can access publications, lectures, exhibitions, research and more.

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Coloured image of Queenslander house from booklet "99 everyday homes for Queenslanders"

Built heritage

Explore a vast collection of drawings, manuscripts, building designs and more on architecture in Queensland, including digital stories with architects as they talk about their work.

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