Online information

While Google has its place, there are many better resources available online. Being a library member gives you access to these.

Queensland-wide eResources

Part of the Public Libraries Grant scheme provides Queensland public libraries with access to e-resources that are not available through Google or other free search engines.

AustLit                                                         Click here to access AustLit

This is a non-profit collaboration between several Australian Universities and the National Library of Australia. It provides authoritative information on creative and critical Australian literature works. Its coverage spans 1780 to the present day. How to search AustLit.

BlackWords                                                 Click here to access BlackWords

AustLit also features BlackWords: the most comprehensive record of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander publications available, covering all forms of creative writing, plus film, television, criticism and scholarship. How to search BlackWords.

Gale Interactive: Science                            Click here to access Gale Interactive

Provides a comprehensive view of the most-studied science subjects - biology, chemistry, earth science and human anatomy. Authoritative, high-quality digital content is paired with interactive 3D models where you can zoom in, rotate, or pull them apart.

Kinderling                                                     Click here to learn how to access Kinderling

Kinderling is Australia’s most popular kids radio station playing family friendly music, stories and podcasts for children aged 0-9 years. Content is tailored for routines throughout the day including bedtime, playtime, car rides and the “witching hour” and covers a variety of genres and interests - from fables and traditional stories to science-based series, language and cultural explorations around the world, and more.

LOTE4Kids                                                    Click here to access LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids allows children to enjoy the magic of books in community languages, both in the library and at home. Each title comes with an English language translation to assist in story time adaptation for multilingual reading and listening skills.

Parent TV                                                      Click here to access Parent TV

Reliable advice on a wide range of topics from leading parenting and educational experts. 

QLD cloudLibrary Language Collection     Click here to access the Language Collection 

QLD cloudLibrary Language Collection is a collection of ebooks and eaudiobooks in Languages Other Than English (LOTE) on a digital platform. The platform hosts content in a growing number of languages for both Adult and Junior readers. 

In-library use only eResources

Ancestry - Library Edition

Family history and genealogy resource. Search census and vital records, immigration and military records, family histories, historical maps and more. This product is only accessible using Burdekin Library public computers.

State Library of Queensland eResources

The State Library of Queensland (SLQ) provides access to many authoritative e-resources: online journals, newspapers, magazines and websites, online training courses, company information and Australian standards, legislation, music scores and recordings and encyclopedias. Much of the information in these e-resources is not available freely elsewhere on the web. See the content available from the State Library of Queensland.

Get free SLQ membership here – Join the State Library of Queensland

Other useful websites

Legal information

• Legal Aid Queensland’s free legal information publications are available online or hard copy. The factsheets and guides have lots of useful legal information on a range of common legal issues.
• Queensland Law Handbook -The Caxton Legal Centre’s long-standing publication is now available online and free of charge. It is a comprehensive user-friendly legal information website written by more than 50 Queensland experts. It offers plain-English advice about legal rights and responsibilities and where to go for further assistance. If you are experiencing legal problems this is an excellent resource.

Cemetery records – Searchable burial register for Ayr and Home Hill cemeteries.

Australian War Memorial – A wealth of information on the military history of Australia

Australian Bureau of Statistics – National and regional statistics, year books and research papers

Queensland Government Statisticians Office – Statistics and other information about Queensland.

Australian government portal – Helping you find Commonwealth government information and services.

Australian postcode search – Comprehensive listing of Australian postcodes with search function.

Wikipedia – Free online encyclopedia, created and edited by volunteers around the world.

Wikipedia Australian portal – Useful entry-point to Wikipedia content on Australia.

Google earth – Explore the far reaches of the world, right in your browser.

NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration – Information on space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.

The Dementia Guide - Resouces for people living with dementia, their families and carers

Australian Dictionary of Biography – Descriptions of the lives of significant people from Australian history.

Dictionary – Find definitions, meanings, and word origins as well as help with writing, spelling, and grammar

Thesaurus – An online dictionary of synonyms and antonyms – words of similar and opposite meaning