Libraries

Online Databases


Stirling Libraries Online Collections
Listed below are links to the online database products especially selected and purchased for our library patrons.  So along with checking out the books and magazines on our catalogue and Stirling Library shelves have a look here for many more resources.   

By following the links below you will get free access to a great range of e-books, magazines and journals, encyclopedias and more.  Enjoy exploring our online collections and don't hesitate to contact your local library for help in getting the most from these resources.

Just click on the Online Database icon image or title link below to start your search.

Note: 
•  To access these databases from within the library you need to book an Internet PC.
•  Some databases will require you to enter your library card number to enter the database.

 
Showcasing more than 6 billion family history records and thousands of data collections from around the world.

GetIn2 your library to book a session on our computers.

Click me to enter A&NZ database
Your gateway to a huge selection of Australian and New Zealand magazines, newspapers, reference materials and biographies, images and videos. 

Australian Bureau of Statistics - look at up to date statistics, census data and publications produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics

Click me to enter Business Source Database The world's most complete source of full text business publications.  

Also includes a great collection of financial data, industry and marketing reports, company profiles and more. 


An ever-growing number of fun yet educational number of activities and games that promise to educate and entertain young children. 

Choice Magazine Online - Visit your Stirling Library to access the complete version online


Click to go to Computer School The Computer School a series of online tutorials that will help you to learn popular computer packages and skills.

Includes MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, Dreamweaver, Movie-Maker and Photo-Shop and many more.

Click me to enter Goodreading Online Goodreading is a popular Australian based book review magazine now available as an online resource.  

It contains everything you would want to know about books including thousands of easy to read independent book reviews, lots of interesting articles, author profiles, book trivia and more. 

Popular Magazines
Gale's Popular Magazine Collection has full text content with  a focus on current events, sports, science and health from thousands of popular magazines, including the Australian version of Choice Magazine.

Click me to enter Encyclopaedia
Encyclopedia Britannica is a great help with school projects.   It has junior, middle and high school search screens plus atlases, a dictionary and thesaurus, timelines and links to selected magazines and websites.

Click me to enter Resource Centre Search a medical encyclopedia and dictionary,  find information on diseases and conditions, alternative health treatments and more in this comprehensive health and wellness resource.

Intrepica is a collection of activities for children aged 5-7. With an avatar, take on literacy and language games that advance your child as their skills improve.

Click me to enter Novelist Database
Novelist is your guide to fiction - a great way to expand your recreational reading offering full book reviews, recommendations and much more.

  
SpineOut is a new exciting online magazine for Young Adults, brought to you by the Good Reading team. It’s a special place to express your ideas and thoughts and share creativity in words, art, film or music.  Take this magazine on and feel free to contribute and experience the thrill of being published. 

Trove - One Source, A Wealth of Information 
A discovery service focused on Australia, Australians, and items found in Australian collecting institutions by the National Library of Australia.
Collections include: Libraries Australia, Music Australia, Picture Australia, Australian Dancing, Australian Research Online, Australian Newspapers, the Register of Australian Archives and Manuscripts, and PANDORA.



A great collection of online, animated picture books for children.  Great fun and great for developing reading skills with read along books, games and puzzles and more.

WA Legislation  
- Source for Western Australian Legislation