Library Catalogue

The library catalogue will guide you to books on the topic of your choice.

You can do a basic search from this screen using the search bar below.

An Advanced Search will help you refine your search and will give you more specific results.

Online Encyclopaedias

Online encyclopaedias are reference tools that are found on the Internet. 

They are specialised resources that contain information on a wide range of topics. 

Links and login details for Carey's online encyclopaedias can be found below.

Helpful hints for the best searching on GALE Biography:

• Use this database to search for specific people.

• Type the name of the person in the search box (top left hand corner) or

• Browse the list of names 

No username

Password: careybgs

Hints:

- select 'remember my ID and password' 
- use the 'Kids' section
- search using key words

Hints:
- use the 'Primary' section
- search using key words

Selected Websites

Websites are a great place to find information.  However, sometimes it can be hard to find websites with relevant, accurate and reliable information suitable for your age.

The websites in this section are general websites from reputable companies (companies with a good reputation) that contain information and resources on lots of different topics. 

They are a great place to search after looking at books and online encyclopaedias.

You do not need to login to these resources.

ABC is a trusted Australian news network and provides excellent educational resources for you to use. It contains information and resources on lots of different topics with an Australian focus.

Hints:

- refine your search by subject, year level or type of resource

FUSE Education is created by the Victorian government and contains information and resources about lots of different topics with an Australian focus​​​​​​​.

Hints:

- use keywords for your initial search.
- refine your search by level, learning area and resource type