e-Resources
e-Resources are your FREE online collection of e-learning, databases and entertainment that is accessible to all Isaac library members when using your library membership card.
Access to The State Library of Queensland (SLQ) provides special library services for members who have an SLQ membership card along with free access to their e-resources and databases. Sign up for your FREE SLQ card.
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Project Gutenberg This collection is based on documents produced by Project Gutenberg. Founded by Michael Hart in 1971 with the aim of distributing a trillion (1,000,000,000) electronic literature files by the year 2001, Project Gutenberg has evolved into an on-going project to produce and distribute free electronic books. |
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Storybox Library |
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BusyThings |
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LOTE Online for Kids is a new library database, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English), both in library branches and at home. Kids can also watch each LOTE title translated and narrated in English to help with reading and literacy development. 25+ languages and an ever growing catalogue of titles allow your child to watch, learn and enjoy! |
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Langeroo Langeroo features over 300 activities and games and more than 500 words, divided into 27 fun and interesting topics for early learners and ESL students age 3 to 11. |
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World Trade Press is a must use resource for those who are interested in food and travel. Whether you are planning an overseas tour or just interested in bringing a bit of culture into your own home. Continually updated travel warnings and information provided. Interesting traditional recipes to try. |
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Code.org Code.org is a not for profit organisation dedicated to promoting online coding resources. Code.org also organises Hour of Code aimed at engaging students in computer science. |
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Ancestry.com Our libraries public computers allow you to access Ancestry.com library edition for free. |
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Britannica Online Junior Library Edition Introductory-level content for young students aged 6 to 10 years. |
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Britannica Online Student Library Edition Intermediate-level content for students aged 10 to 14 years |
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Britannica Online Library Edition Advanced-level content for older students and adults. |
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National Geographic Virtual Library This collection brings together a complete archive of National Geographic Magazine, every page of every issue; from 1888 – current. Along with the Magazine Archive; a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, images, maps and videos and National Geographic Traveler magazine from 2010 to the present make up the People Animals and the World (PAW) collection |
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National Geographic Kids This collection is comprised of the National Geographic Kids Magazine, from 2009-present, along with a selection of National Geographic books, images and multimedia. |
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Picture Queensland An online collection of images that documents Queensland's people, places and events. This includes historical and contemporary images from across the state. |
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The Australian Women's Weekly The National Library of Australia has digitised issues from 1933 to 1982. |
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Trove Trove Digitised Newspapers offers free access to over 200 historic Australian newspapers dating from 1803 to 1954. |
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Lynda.com |
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GCF Whether you are new to the computer, returning for review or just want to gain more 21st century skills, these free tutorials can help. You can also access tutorials on iPad and iPhone Basics, and learn about Skype and Google. |
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Mousercise Brush up on your mouse skills with this cute game |