eResearch
Our reference collection covers a huge range of subjects. It includes guides, directories, dictionaries, encyclopedias and a selection of online databases.
Access to Databases
The Library provides access to databases to enable research from your home or office as well as when you visit the library. When accessing databases from home you need to enter your Bathurst Library card number (including the 01/) as the patron ID. Bathurst Library staff are happy to assist.
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Ancestry
Information on how to start your family tree and researching your family history. -
Australia and New Zealand
Curated content from Australian, New Zealand and International sources covering important issues relating to Australia and New Zealand. Featuring authoritative and continuously updated reference material and focused on an Australian and New Zealand perspective, this user-friendly database organizes over 850 full-text publications including full-text ANZ periodicals, magazines, academic journals, ANZ news articles, images, videos and audio files. -
Books and Authors
Answer the age-old question, “What do I read next?” Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics. -
Business Insights: Global
Global provides thousands of global company, country and business topic overviews featuring detailed information as well as interactive rankings and statistics, with quick links to associated content. Information includes global Histories, SWOT Reports, Thomson Reuters Company Financials and Investment Reports, Market Share Reports, and Industry Research Essays, and well as periodical and journal articles. -
Culinary Arts
Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles. -
Encyclopedia Britannica
Welcome to the NEW Britannica Library. The Award-Winning Resource for Children and Adults. -
Environmental Studies
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content. -
Gardening and Horticulture
Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts. -
General Onefile
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research. -
Global Issues
Analyze important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content. -
Good Reading Online
Welcome to the Good Reading's Hub for Book Lovers. You now have OPEN ACCESS to all areas of our Hub for Book Lovers.You can set up a profile where you can build your own wish list of books you want to read and recommend books to other readers. -
Haynes Automotive Manuals
Click here and access manuals on many of the most popular cars and motorcycles, including detailed information on common repair and service tasks. To logon, click ☰ on top right corner. Enter Bathurst Library to "find your institution" and enter your library card number when prompted. -
Health and Wellness
Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices. -
Home Improvement
Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more. -
Interactive Science
Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science. -
Legal Info
Access to plain-language legal information through LIAC (the Legal Information Access Centre) is now available. -
Literature Resource Centre
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras. -
National Geographic
Browse this cross-searchable platform for research insight from journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery. -
National Geographic-Kids
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Use this separate link children’s dedicated computers. -
PK Mag
PK Mag is a fun and interactive site where primary school students can express their ideas and thoughts and share their creativity in words, art, film or music. PK Mag is designed to encourage a love of reading and is aimed at 8-12 year olds. It’s a great place to find the next exciting book to read or to see what other primary school kids are getting up to across Australia. -
SpineOut
SpineOut is an exciting bi-monthly online mag delivering interactive options for teens. Find new and recommended YA books to borrow and read. You can express your ideas and thoughts and share your creativity in words, art, film or music by uploading submissions in a variety of formats, like pdf, video, mp3, jpg and more. A selection of submissions is published in each issue. Get reading and get published. -
Vocations and Careers
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career. -
World History
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.
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