Online research
Randwick City Library subscribes to a wide range of reliable and professional online databases which are available free of charge to Library members.
Whether you are looking for in-depth research, completing a school or uni assignment or interested in keeping up to date with the latest trends and information, we have the database for you.
State Library of NSW eResources Click to Access
Your Randwick City Library card can provide access to the State Library of NSW online resources, including local and international newspapers, full-text journals, magazines, online databases, eBooks and eAudiobooks. Enter the 14-digit number on your borrower's card to get started. Should you have a 6-digit Library ID, you will either need to go directly through the State Library of NSW to sign up for a card or visit one of our library locations and present your up-to-date proof of address to receive a Randwick City Library card.
GALE State-wide resources available Click to access
From 1 July 2021 new resources from Gale have been made available to all libraries across the state. These have been added across our eLibrary in the relevant sections.
Arts / Literature
Infobase Click to Access
A great resource for a high school students and students studying English, Infobase has a large selection of HSC texts and critical views on literary figures including Jane Austen, Amy Tan, Aldous Huxley, Shakespeare and more. Infobase provides a Video Tutorial which might assist you to easily browse their collection.
Literature Resource Centre - Gale Click to Access
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.
Business / Law
Choice Online In-library Access Only
Information for Australian consumers on products for the home, babies and kids, computers, food, cars, health, money, and more.
Communications and Mass Media - Gale OneFile Click to Access
Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.
Find Legal Answers Click to Access
Access answers to legal issues, information on how to get a lawyer, run a court case, find legislation and case law. All issues relating to the law in NSW can be found here.
Gale Business Insights: Global Click to Access
Compare global economies, countries, and industries with in-depth analysis on over 400,000 companies.
National Construction Code Click to Access
National Construction Code details the technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures. Free, but registration required.
Family History
Ancestry Library Edition In-Library Access Only
Find UK and US census, court, birth, marriage and death records, newspaper articles, photos and historical maps. Includes Australian Electoral Rolls 1901-1936.
Find My Past In-Library Access Only
Search billions of records from Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland.
Internet History Resources In-Library Access Only
View images of historical documents which contain information that can help you trace people who lived and worked in New South Wales during the period 1850 - 1920. Note: This resource is no longer updated.
General Topics
Australia New Zealand - Gale OneFile Click to Access
Access comprehensive periodical content with a focus on Australia and New Zealand, complemented by global news, reference, and multimedia coverage.
Australian Dictionary of Biography Click to Access
Find concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of the lives of significant and representative persons in Australian history. The ADB is produced by the National Centre of Biography at ANU.
Biography - Gale in Context Click to Access
Discover the world's most influential people by searching narrative biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content.
Britannica Online Click to Access
Continuously updated resource database prepared by scholars and experts in their fields. Full text searchable, provides information at different reading levels as well as images, maps, videos and audio files.
Gardening and Horticulture - Gale OneFile Click to Access
Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.
General OneFile - Gale Click to Access
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.
Global Issues - Gale In Context Click to Access
Analyse important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.
Home Improvement - Gale OneFile Click to Access
Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.
Opposing Viewpoints - Gale In Context Click to Access
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues
Health
Drug and Alcohol Information for PDHPE Students Click to Access
From the State Library of NSW, this research guide directs high school students to key websites, e-resources, books and information about drugs and alcohol.
Drug Info Click to Access
This resource from the State Library of NSW holds a trove of information on legal and illicit drugs, their effects and case studies.
Gender Studies - Gale OneFile Click to Access
Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
Health and Wellness - Gale Click to Access
This comprehensive consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices for researchers of all levels.
History
Internet History Resources In-Library Access Only
View images of historical documents which contain information that can help you trace people who lived and worked in New South Wales during the period 1850 - 1920.
World History - Gale In Context Click to Access
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.
Local Issues
OneFile: News - Gale Click to Access
Access major newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields. Includes Australian News Limited and Fairfax newspapers
Randwick Photo Gallery Click to Access
This Photographic collection is a unique visual record of the Randwick area dating from the 1880's. The collection features photographs of events, industry, people, and places in the Randwick City area.
Randwick Local Legends Podcast Click to Access
This podcast series explores the history of Randwick City through the recollections of locals who know and love the area. Each episode is a personal snapshot in time provided by our guests as they recount rich and diverse experiences.
Newspapers / Magazines
Choice Online In-library Access Only
Information for Australian consumers on products for the home, babies and kids, computers, food, cars, health, money, and more.
Australia New Zealand - Gale OneFile Click to Access
Access comprehensive periodical content with a focus on Australia and New Zealand, complemented by global news, reference, and multimedia coverage.
General OneFile - Gale Click to Access
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.
OneFile: News - Gale Click to Access
Access major newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields. Includes Australian News Limited and Fairfax newspapers
Trove Click to Access
Trove from the National Library of Australia offers a vast collection of digitised newspapers from all over Australia, some dating back as far as 1803.
Science / Environment
Environmental Studies - Gale In Context Click to Access
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Information Science - Gale OneFile Click to Access
Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.
National Geographic Virtual Library Click to Access
Browse this cross-searchable platform for research insight from journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery.
National Geographic Kids Click to Access
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Use this separate link children’s dedicated computers.
Science - Gale In Context Click to Access
Understand context for hundreds of science topics through overviews, journals, news, interactive experiments, and more.
Science - Gale Interactive Click to Access
Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.