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Online Information Resources
You have access to millions of information sources for your assignments, even with the closure of the physical library collection. See below for hints and tips on the different types of online information you have access to.
Research Databases
There are 400+ online databases which provide access to peer-reviewed journals, newspapers, plays, literature and primary source documents. Select the link below to view.
Hint: Use the topic filter in the A to Z list to filter the list of databases to your topic area. Filtering databases by type can also be very handy.
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Databases A to ZThese are all of the databases the Library has access to, separated into subject area.
How to find online information sources
Read - and watch - on to learn how to find the different types of online information you can access while studying online.
eBooks
Written by academics for an academic audience.
Identical content as printed books, just in electronic format.
Find them using FindIt@Flinders, or search individual eBook databases through the A to Z Database List.
Check these popular user guides for Ebook Central (ProQuest) and EBSCO Ebooks.
Journal Articles
Also called scholarly, academic or refereed articles.
Written by academics for an academic audience.
Have gone through a quality control process called Peer Review.
Find them using FindIt@Flinders, or search individual databases through the A to Z Database List.
Newspapers
Newspapers cover local news and are available in every country in the world.
Available in print and online formats.
Find them using FindIt@Flinders (print and online) or through the databases Australia and New Zealand Newsstream and Factiva.
Historical Primary Sources
A document or physical object written or created during the time under study.
Offer an inside view of an event or time period.
An increasing number of primary sources have been digitised and can be found online.
Find them through this list of Primary Sources.
You can also find them through Google. Search for your topic along with a keyword such as:
- archive
- documents
- diaries
- personal narratives
- sources
- diaries
Grey Literature
Government reports, conference papers, statistics, standards and many other types of information not published in books or journals.
Most likely not peer reviewed.
Find Grey Literature using our guide.
Audio-Visual
Find streaming video using FindIt@Flinders, or search individual databases through the A to Z Database List.
Performance Reviews
Published reviews of theatre performances.
Find them using FindIt@Flinders, AusStage or ANZ Newsstream
Indigenous Issues and Viewpoints
Learn all about Indigenous issues and viewpoints in our detailed guide here.
Getting Help
Check the website to view our current Librarian support hours.
Book a librarian
Our Book a Librarian service can provide you with help from a Librarian in a one-on-one, 30 minute online appointment.
Book a time that is convenient to you for assistance with:
- Finding resources for your assignment
- Creating effective search strategies
- Navigating and searching in different databases
Phone
1300 354 633 (select option 3 for the Library and FLO Help)
