State & National Libraries
Did you know that as a Queensland resident you can join the State Library of Queensland online? Or that you can also join the National Library of Australia online? Membership for each library is free! For a brief overview of each library and their online resources check out the page below.
State Library of Queensland Online Resources
Did you know that as a resident of Queensland you can join the State Library? Membership provides access to a variety of online resources including educational databases for research, eMagazines, and digital newspapers!
Registering for a State Library of Queensland membership is quick and easy via an online form here; you will need to provide your full name, residential address, and email address. Your username and password will be specific to State Library of Queensland and not related in any way to your Gladstone Regional Libraries membership details (nor to any of our own eLibrary resources you may have already joined).
Need help to access our eLibrary resources or State Library eresources at home? Phone one of our Gladstone Regional Libraries branches for assistance.
Online Newspapers
As a State Library of Queensland member you can access a variety of online newspapers including, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, and a variety of Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian titles. Membership gives you access online to current and historical newspapers. See the top of this page for how to join State Library of Queensland.
Research Databases
State Library of Queensland’s membership includes online access, from home, to databases for research or education. The range of databases covers a wide variety of subjects including: health, history, law, science, and music. The content is from reliable sources such as peer reviewed journals, published books, newspapers, or websites.
History Collections
State Library of Queensland provides a wide range of history resources and collections that can be accessed online. Queensland history resources and family history indexes and guides are available online but some require State Library membership. See the top of this page for a link to the State Library of Queensland online membership form.
National Library of Australia Online Resources
National Library of Australia membership is free and provides access to a variety of online resources including educational databases for research and digital newspapers.
Getting Started provides an overview of resources and how to become an online member. To register for a National Library of Australia membership you will need to provide your full name, residential address, and email address. Your username and password will be specific to National Library of Australia and not related in any way to your Gladstone Regional Libraries membership details (nor to any of our own eLibrary resources you may have already joined).
Need help to access our eLibrary resources or other information sources? Phone one of our Gladstone Regional Libraries branches for assistance.
Research Guides
The National Library of Australia site provides a variety of Research Guides for you to discover what is available online and how to access their resources. The guides cover Australian history, training webinars, family history and more, ranging from broad subject areas to specific topics. The Family History guide contains information for beginner and experienced researchers.
eResources
National Library of Australia’s membership includes online access, from home, to eresources for research or education. The range of databases covers a wide variety of subjects including: health, history, law, science, and music. The content is from reliable sources such as peer reviewed journals, published books, newspapers, or websites.
Trove
Trove includes a collection of Digitised Newspapers and Gazettes, which are ideal for local or family history research. You can become an online Trove volunteer to correct resource transcriptions, add tags or notes, or create research lists. Explore Trove to discover the categories, collections, resources, and community available to you online.