The library subscribes to a number of high quality databases. We have organised them by topic to help you find what you need. These databases give library members free access to millions of authoritative articles, journals, images and other resources on every conceivable subject.
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Family History
Ancestry
Ancestry Library Edition is a huge subscription database, similar to the popular Ancestry.com, which you can use to trace your ancestors. Searches over 4000 databases including Australian convict index, Australian electoral rolls, United Kingdom census records, British Army World War 1 pension records, United States census records and much more.
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Find My Past
Find My Past features records from the United Kingdom, Ireland, USA, Canada and Australia. Use in Library Only.
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History
Ancient & Medieval History Online (Mona Vale Library Members)
Explore Ancient & Medieval History around the world.
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Australian Dictionary of Biography Online
Australia's dictionary of national biography featuring concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of the lives of significant and representative persons in Australian history.
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Australian Newspapers 1803 – 1954
Access historic Australian newspapers from 1803 to 1954, digitised as part of the Australian Newspapers Digitisation Program from the National Library of Australia.
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Historical Publications Online - Australian Bureau of Statistics
Produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics: Year Book Australia is a comprehensive general reference work which includes basic statistics and different feature articles relating to Australia each year.
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History Reference Centre
History Reference Centre contains thousands of reliable resources — including primary source documents, biographies, photos, maps and more — to help you complete your research.
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Law
AustLII
AustLII (Australian Legal Institute) provides access to: legislation (Commonwealth and States), treaties, decisions of courts and tribunals, law reform and Royal Commission reports, Federal Courts (High Court, Family Court, etc.)
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Find Legal Answers
Find Legal Answers web guide provides access to current information and resources about the law in NSW.
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General Reference
Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre the largest Australasian magazine, newspapers and reference collection online.
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Australian / New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre
Australia/New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre provides points and counterpoints on current issues in today’s society.
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Britannica Image Quest
Free access to two million images from over 50 of the best collections in the world
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Building codes of Australia
Building Code of Australia online. Access is FREE but you will need to register.
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Carters Price Guide
Carter’s Price Guide offers information on over 75,000 collectable items, from antiquity to modern times.
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Community Directory
The LINCS database is a directory of local community services and groups, covering areas such as leisure, education, social welfare and sport across the Northern Beaches, Sydney and beyond.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
This resource contains content from Encyclopedia Britannica, the world's premier English language encyclopedia.
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Hobbies and Crafts Reference Centre
Hobbies and Craft Reference Centre offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.
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Infobase eBooks (Manly library members)
eBooks @ Infobase Publishing offer a range of encyclopedias & Blooms study guides for books used as curriculum reading.
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Infobase Learning (Mona Vale library members)
- Ancient & Medieval History Online: Explore Ancient & Medieval History around the world.
- Energy & the Environment Online: Explore the many facets of energy supply and their effect on the environment.
- Genetics & Evolution Online: Explore the history of evolution and the connection to the many areas of genetics.
- Global Exploration Online: Explore the world from Pre-History to the Present. Includes space exploration.
- Global Warming Online: Explore global warming and it's effect on climate and ecosystems.
- Great Empires of the Past Online: Explore the greatest empires of the ancient world.
- Green Technology Online: Explore various topics including conservation, pollution and sustainability.
- Modern World History Online: Explore Modern History from 1450 to the present.
- Science Online: Explore scientific topics from Biology to Weather & Climate.
- World Geography & Culture Online: Explore geography and cultures from around the world.
- Writer's Reference Centre: Tools for effective writing and research.
MasterFILE Complete
MasterFILE Complete offers a large range of general reference publications on many subject areas.
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Standards Australia
A comprehensive online collection of International and Australian standards, many with full text coverage.
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Trove Australia
Trove Australia searches books, newspapers, pictures, diaries, maps, music & websites to find the information you need.
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Statistics
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australian Bureau of Statistics covers statistics on Australia’s states, major cities and towns, and local government areas.
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Historical Publications Online - Australian Bureau of Statistics
Produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics: Year Book Australia is a comprehensive general reference work which includes basic statistics and different feature articles relating to Australia each year.
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International Data Base: World Statistics
This database contains statistical tables of demographic, economic, and social data for all countries of the world.
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Nationmaster.com
This site provides an interface for comparing statistics on all countries of the world. Statistics are sourced from organisations such as the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and the OECD.
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UNdata
A single entry point for accessing all United Nations statistical information. Includes links to country data services. Covers a wide range of areas including agriculture, crime, education, employment, energy, environment, health, HIV/AIDS, human development, industry, information and communication technology, national accounts, population, refugees, tourism and trade.
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Health
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete is a great source of full text information on a diverse range of health related subjects.
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Drug Information at Your Library
Drug info @ your library provides up to date information on alcohol and other drugs.
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Salem Press (Manly Library Members)
Salem Press includes Magill's Medical Guide, Infectious Diseases & Conditions and Psychology & Mental Health
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Science & Environment
GreenFile
GreenFile offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the environment.
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Science Reference Center
Science Reference Center is an in depth resource for all science related research needs.
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HSC Resources
HSC Study Lab
HSC Study Lab is a fantastic resource for revision and exam preparation covering the whole NSW syllabus for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It includes videos, simulations, animations and interactive activities to explain concepts. To use this resource sign up to register for free library member access. Once registered log in to use the Lab . Click on 'Subjects' to start.
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Book Reviews & Resources
Literary Reference Center
Literary Reference Center provides plot summaries, work overviews, biographies and criticism on key literary figures.
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Novelist Plus
Novelist Plus features recommended reads, discussion guides and award winners for both fiction and non-fiction books.
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Whichbook
Whichbook gives the opportunity to make choices such as plot shape, type of main character, country the book is set in. This website starts from the reader and enables each individual to build the elements of the 'good read' they are looking for but don't quite know how to define.
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Who Else writes like...?
Who Else writes like...? A reader's guide to fiction authors. This site is designed to help anyone to expand the number of writers they read. It is designed to answer the perennial question "I've read all the books by my favourite authors, who shall I read next?"
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Who Next...?
Who Next...? A guide to children's Authors. When children ask: “Who can I read next?” or “Who writes like my favourite author?”, the answers are here in Who Next…? Writers of children’s fiction are listed with suggestions of other authors who write in a similar way, together with key book and series titles. Please select the correct link to use this database.
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Careers
My Career Match
Access free online career and resume services through My Career Match.
