Information and Research

Search our online databases for reliable information, authoritative resources and academic articles, abstracts and citations.

Newspaper, magazine and journal articles from over 2000 Australian and international publications.  Includes access to Choice magazine.

Health and medical information in an accessible, easy to understand format.

Britannica Online is a comprehensive encyclopedia with junior, student and adult levels.

Hobsons Bay Libraries provides members free access to Lynda.com, an on demand learning solution designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career. Access over 5,000 video tutorials covering hundreds of business, creative and technology topics from expert instructors and industry leaders.

Australian public legal information including legislation, decisions of courts and tribunals, royal commission reports for example, as well as a substantial collection of law journals.

The Victorian Law Handbook Online is a practical guide to the law in Victoria in the form of a comprehensive, plain english, web-based legal resource. Incudes contact details of legal services.