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
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
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.
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cloudLibrary
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
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!
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RB Digital
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
PressReader - Unlimited access to thousands of magazines and newspapers.
Download the iPad app here. |
Limited Free eBook and Audiobook Deals:
Scribd
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
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
NewsBank is an Australian newspaper index. It also includes outlines of selected issues in the media.
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Library Catalogue
Search Ballarat High School Library's catalogue to find books, DVDs and websites to start your research.
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ClickView
ClickView Digital Video Library contains more than 2,000 videos created to support learning. Access ClickView help guides HERE.
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Central Highlands Libraries
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
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
Database of almost 200,000 historical images of Victoria. All images are out of copyright or available to be used.
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Trove
Search Trove to find Australian online resources such as: books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives and more.
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Google Scholar
Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature.
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Fuse
Explore featured resources, browse resources aligned to subjects and get creative with digital tools.
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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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