Library members have access to online reference and family history resources, manuals and tutorials. Become a member.
Have a look at these online tutorials showing you how to use our eresources such as eBooks and Ancestry, as well as Facebook, Google Docs and much more.
Ancestry Library Edition
A family history and genealogy resource giving access to historical documents from public offices, censuses, churches, the military, immigration and travel records.
Access: Ancestry website – available onsite in our libraries only.
Help: Ancestry tutorial
Findmypast
A family history and genealogy resource containing over 50 million family history records covering Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.
Access: onsite in our libraries only: Findmypast website
Help: Findmypast tutorial
Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
A family history reference guide to family names of the UK, covering English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames.
Studiosity
Free online study support from real people, available 24/7, covering a range of subjects for students in grades 3 to 12. Job seekers can also get feedback on their resume or cover letter. See our Studiosity page for more information.
Access: Studiosity website or, once you’ve logged in via a web browser and set up your account, download the Studiosity app: Apple | Google Play and link your account to it.
Haynes Manuals AllAccess
Repair manuals for cars and motorcycles from 1970s to the present.
Access: Haynes Manuals AllAccess website
Niche Academy
Tutorials on using a range of online resources including OverDrive/Libby, NewsBank, Ancestry, Google Docs, Facebook, Pinterest and more.
Access: Niche Academy website
Britannica Library
A reliable, up-to-date information resource for all ages – kids, teens and adults.
Access: Britannica website
Help: Britannica tutorial
Informit APAFT – Australian Public Affairs Full Text
Over 560 journals covering Australia’s political, economic and social affairs. Includes Forty South Tasmania (formerly 40 Degrees South). Search for titles in our catalogue.
Access: APAFT website
Grove Music Online
Articles and biographical entries covering all aspects of music, musicians, music-making and music scholarship.
Access: Grove Music website
Australian Art Sales Digest
Australian and New Zealand art market information on forthcoming auctions, past auction results from 1969 to the present, market statistics, news and opinion.
The Source
A subject guide to children’s literature: books, short stories, poetry and award-winners, with an emphasis on Australian and New Zealand literature.
Access: The Source website