Homework Help

The Library has a number of suggested full text eResources to help students with their homework and school projects.

Can't find what you're looking for? Have a look at our full list of eResources.

GALE Databases These databases give students and adults a direct path to learning. Our wide range of public library databases supports every phase of life. From workforce development and entrepreneurship to kindergarten preparedness, learning never has to stop. 

 Australian Dictionary of Biography Australia's preeminent dictionary of national biography. In it you will find concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of the lives of over 12,000 significant and representatives persons in Australian history.

Discovering ANZACS Explore a growing selection of government records about Australians and New Zealanders in World War I and the Boer War. Enhance a profile dedicated to the wartime journey of someone who served. Uncover the personal stories of service men and women through original archival records. 

 Encyclopaedia Britannica An online encyclopaedia in 3 sections: Encyclopaedia Britannica Advanced for adults and older students, Britannica Student for students 10-14 years old, Britannica Junior for students for young students 6-10 years old.

Subjects: Broad, general reference.

 New South Wales ANZAC Centenary: Records of NSW and World War I NSW State Records collection relating to World War I. Overviews of records associated with war-related topics, research guide and indexes. 

Facilities

Study Areas:

• Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale Libraries have tables ideal for group and independent study.

YA Room:

• Bowral Library's YA Room houses the HSC Collection and a selection of career guides. You'll also find a spacious table for group and independent study, and a cosy study bay.

Computers, Internet & Wi-Fi:

• All Wingecarribee Library branches offer public access computers with word processing, with a usage limit of two hours per day.
• Free Wi-Fi is also available at all Libraries.

Photocopying & Printing:

• A4 and A3 black and white and colour photocopying is available at all branches.
• Photocopiers are cash operated (coins and notes accepted: 10c, 20c, $1 and $2 coins and $5, $10 and $20).
• Please note that some materials, like reference books, cannot be borrowed, so you may need to use the photocopier.
• Our Mobile Print Service allows you to easily send print jobs from home or within a Wingecarribee Library branch.