Databases
Printer-friendly versionCasey Cardinia Library Corporation provides free access to the following online databases to library members. Some of these can only be accessed from within the library and some are available from any Internet-connected computer using a library card number as password.
Biography | Childrens | Computer Tutorials | Encyclopedia and Reference | Genealogy | Health and Medicine | Law | Newspapers and Journals | Readers and Books | Science |
Australian Dictionary of Biography
10,000 biographies for Australians who died before 1980.
Magpies
In library (only)
A subject guide to children's fiction, poetry and short stories from around the world, with an emphasis on Australian books.
Tumblebooks
An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes and educational games.
Your Tutor
Access a live online tutor, using just your library card number. Your Tutor provides one on one chat help, from 4pm to 8pm Monday to Friday, FREE with your library card.
Computerschool
Tutorials covering many computer topics, including Windows Vista, Microsoft WORD, Photoshop, Publisher and Powerpoint to name just a few. In-library password is member3977.
Britannica Online
An integrated search of the full Encyclopaedia Britannica, including the Student and Elementary editions.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Over 50 e-book titles covering subjects in the areas of the Arts, Environment, Law, Medicine, Religion and Science.
Oxford Reference
Facts, figures, definitions and translations from Oxford dictionaries, companions and an encyclopedia.
Ancestry
In library (only)
A wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. IN LIBRARY USE ONLY!
Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library includes reliable evidence from reviews, clinical trials and more. Made available to all residents of Australia by the Federal Government.
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete provides information in all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine and complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.
Health and Wellness Resource Center
An up-to-date medical resource with information from the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine and Alternative Medicine plus journal articles and pamphlets.
ANSTAT
In library (only) (ask staff for the password)
Access to the full text of Victorian Acts of Parliament. IN LIBRARY USE ONLY!
ANZ Reference Centre
Largest collection of Australasian newspapers, magazines, newswires and reference books, including the The Age, Herald Sun & The Australian.
General Onefile
Includes articles from more than 8500 Australian and international news and magazine titles, on a wide range of topics.
MasterFILE Premier
Contains full text for nearly 1,730 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science and multicultural issues, as well as reference books, biographies, images and more.
Press Display
With PressDisplay you can read your favourite newspapers online. Access newspapers from Australia and around the world on the day they are published.
Books and Authors
Explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres, and topics.
Fiction Connection
Search similar titles by entering the title of a book they already know they enjoy, or browsing by location, topic, character, genre, timeframe, or setting.
Global Books in Print
Search for English language books, audios and videos from around the world.
E-Newsletter reader's advisory service. Get any of the 20 available newsletters of your choice, sent straight to your inbox, to help you find your next great read. Covers fiction genres, non-fiction, biography and young adult.
Science Resource Center
An in-depth, one-stop source for all science-related research needs, with sources including reference works, journals, newspapers, multimedia and specialty websites.
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