Study & Research

Gale Onefile lets you search national and international journals, magazines and newspapers, covering a wide range of subjects for academic and personal research.

Britannica Library lets you search the full encyclopaedia, or switch to the student or junior editions for age-appropriate content perfect for school projects.

Gale British Newspapers (18th–20th Centuries) brings together local and regional voices from three centuries of British history. The collection spans more than 240 newspaper titles and 6.4 million pages, from news articles to advertisements.

Ancestry is a leading genealogy research tool, with digitised records from around the world including census, parish and probate records.

Find My Past is a family history and genealogy database with millions of records covering Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. Register for a free account to access the archive. Help using Find My Past and expert tips in this 20 minute video.

British Newspaper Archive, in association with Find My Past, provides access to over 40 million newspaper pages from the British Library's collection.

ProQuest eBook Central includes hundreds of Australian and international non-fiction titles to support research and secondary study.

Carter's Price Guide to Antiques provides sale prices for antiques and collectables, plus background information on each object. Search by keyword or browse by topic.

Join the State Library of New South Wales with your Newcastle Libraries membership number to access online resources not held by our library, including historical Australian and international newspapers, journals and databases.

Find Legal Answers has useful links, plain-language guides, pamphlets, books and tools for common legal questions.

Drug Info @ Your Library provides free drug and alcohol information, available online and in person at your local library.