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Ancestry
A family history and genealogy resource giving access to historical documents from public offices, censuses, churches, the military, immigration and travel records.
Access is onsite in our libraries only: Ancestry website
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 is onsite in our libraries only: Findmypast website
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.
AustLit
A searchable, scholarly source of information about Australian writers and writing. AustLit includes Literature of Tasmania, which provides biographical information about all aspects of writing in and about Tasmaina.
Access: AustLit website > Log In > click ‘Log in with your library card’ > enter and select Libraries Tasmania in the Library field > enter your library card number and PIN/password > click Log in.
Haynes Manuals AllAccess
Repair manuals for cars and motorcycles from 1970s to the present.
Access: Haynes Manuals AllAccess website
Britannica Library
A reliable, up-to-date information resource for all ages – kids, teens and adults.
Access: Britannica Library website
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