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Ballarat Libraries:


Central Highlands Libraries offers a range of eResources for the Central Highlands community. To access any of the ebooks, audiobooks or newspaper databases below, follow the links and sign in with your Central Highlands Libraries card. If you do not have a Central Highlands Libraries card, you can sign up for one HERE.

Bolinda BorrowBox

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Bolinda BorrowBox is a vast library of eBooks and audiobooks available to download to your computer or mobile device.
Sign in with your Central Highlands Library card.
Download the iPad app here.

Overdrive and the Libby App

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​OverDrive is a vast library of ebooks and audiobooks available for download to your computer or mobile device. Download the Libby App for your iPad here. 

cloudLibrary

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Cloud Library is a growing library of eBooks available for download to your computer or mobile device.
​Sign in with your Central Highlands Library card.
Download the iPad app here.

Story Box

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​Story Box Library features engaging online Australian stories read by some of Australia's finest storytellers. Our stories are a little bit cheeky, a little bit charming and a whole lot of fun!

RB Digital

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RB Digital allows you to browse through complete issues of your favourite magazines on your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad or Android device.
Create your free account today and sign in with your Central Highlands Library card.
Download the iPad app here.

Press Reader

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PressReader - Unlimited access to thousands of magazines and newspapers.
​Download the iPad app here.

Limited Free eBook and Audiobook Deals:


Scribd

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Scribd’s library — which includes millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazine articles, and more — is available to anyone, free, for 30 days through this link. There is no credit card or commitment required. Their goal is simply to ensure everyone has access to their favourite books, authors, and quality content as we settle into our new normal for the next few weeks.
​Download the app here.

Audible

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For as long as schools are closed, Audible are offering free streaming of a selection of books on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.
Download the app here.

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Databases:


Newsbank

Echo Online
NewsBank is an Australian newspaper index. It also includes outlines of selected issues in the media.

Library Catalogue

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Search Ballarat High School Library's catalogue to find books, DVDs and websites to start your research.

ClickView

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ClickView Digital Video Library contains more than 2,000 videos created to support learning. Access ClickView help guides HERE.

Central Highlands Libraries

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Ballarat Library has a huge range of databases and ebooks for you to use at home or school. Log in with your Central Highlands Library card to access.
​Click 
HERE to join the Central Highlands Libraries.

State Library of Victoria 

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If you have a State Library of Victoria card, there are a wealth of databases you can access from anywhere you have internet.
​Click 
HERE to join the State Library of Victoria.

SLV Digital Image Pool

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Database of almost 200,000 historical images of Victoria. All images are out of copyright or available to be used.

Trove

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Search Trove to find Australian online resources such as: books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives and more.

Google Scholar

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Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature.

Fuse

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Explore featured resources,  browse resources aligned to subjects and get creative with digital tools.

Federation University Library

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Ballarat & District Genealogical Society

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Public Record Office Victoria​

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Online Newspapers:


NEWSBANK

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ABC News Website

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The Age

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The Courier

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The Conversation

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The Guardian

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  • Home
  • Subject Guides
    • Year 7 >
      • Science - Astronomy
      • Science - Ecology/Sustainability
      • Ancient China
      • Ancient Egypt
      • Ancient Greece
      • Ancient Rome
      • Australian Government
      • Hidden Figures
      • Once
    • Year 8 >
      • Crow Country
      • Medieval Europe
      • Shogunate Japan
      • Vikings
    • Year 9 >
      • Australian History
      • Industrial Revolution
      • World War 1
    • Year 10 >
      • Earth & Space
      • Law
      • Presenting Argument
      • Romeo and Juliet
      • World War 2
    • Year 11 >
      • Crime and punishment
      • Hamlet
      • The Hate U Give
      • Macbeth
      • Presenting Argument
    • Year 12 >
      • Emily Dickinson
      • The Winter's Tale
      • Dracula
      • The Longest Memory
      • Nine Days
      • North and South
      • Presenting Argument
      • Rear Window
      • History: Revolutions >
        • American Revolution >
          • General Resources
          • Databases
          • Causes of the Revolution
          • Consequences of the Revolution
          • Groups
        • French Revolution >
          • General Resources
          • Databases
          • Causes of the Revolution
          • Consequences of the Revolution
        • Study Skills
    • Presentation Tools
  • eBooks
  • Research Skills
    • Bibliographies
    • Evaluating Resources : RADAR
    • Google search tips
    • Fake News
    • Plagiarism
    • Plan your search strategy
    • Search Engines
    • Tutorials
  • Search
  • Suggest a Book
  • Teacher Resources
    • eSafety and Digital Citizenship
    • Learning Mentors
    • Research Skills Posters
    • Research Worksheets
    • Web Tools
  • Reading Lists
  • Clubs