Study and research

Online access to all of ATAR's Preliminary & HSC summary notes, topic tests & text guides, plus all past Neap trial exams. Students who are Shoalhaven Libraries members can access EdUnlimited for free. To request an account, email us at library@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au . Include your name, library card number or digital membership number, school name, and grade. You'll then receive a system generated EdUnlimited username and password (allow up to two working days for this.) Please note, access is limited to Shoalhaven students who are currently completing Preliminary or HSC studies.  

Go to ATARNotes+

Gale – Your Gateway to Online Research

 
Shoalhaven Libraries offers access to Gale, a powerful online research platform that lets you explore a wide variety of topics. Whether you're looking into biographies, environmental issues, global affairs, science, world history, or different perspectives on current debates, Gale’s databases provide reliable and in-depth information to support your learning and curiosity.

 From journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery, National Geographic Kids offers a place where kids can explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. It's a reliable educational resource that can be accessed from home - perfect for school assignments!

Go to National Geographic Kids

Mango is the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. It's online language learning system that teaches real conversation for practical communication. Learning English? Mango also includes English lessons for speakers of Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), French, Italian, Vietnamese and more.

Go to Mango

Members of Public can view three Australian Standards per year free of charge by creating an account with Reader Room.

Go to Australian Standards

DrugInfo provides factual and non-judgemental information and resources on drugs and alcohol. Read fact sheets, pamphlets and articles, and find out where to get help.

Go to DrugInfo

Legal information in plain English for the people of New South Wales. Covers all types of legal situations, with FAQs, pamphlets, information and referrals.

Go to Find Legal Answers

Available to all Shoalhaven Libraries members. The databases cover a huge range of topics including art, history, law, science, technology and more! You can use your Shoalhaven Libraries card to register with the State Library and gain access to a wealth of free eResources.

Go to State Library of NSW eResources

An online search engine designed by the National Library of Australia that lets you access content from the National Library, State Libraries and over 1,000 other libraries from all over Australia. At the click of a button you can access a large and unrivalled repository of Australian material including books, newspapers, journals, theses, maps, photos and music.

Need help with Trove? View this guide to get started.

Go to Trove