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Our eLibrary is convenient and easy to use. It's available 24/7, and delivered straight to your computer, smart phone, iPad, tablet, iPod or MP3 player.
Bolinda eBooks
Borrow then download eBooks and Audiobooks straight to your tablet, phone or computer. This collection includes a variety of adult and junior fiction and non-fiction titles. A large selection of Lonely Planet travel guides are also available through BorrowBox.
https://library.bolindadigital.com/cbcity
EBSCO eBooks - Public Library Collection
Wide range of Non-fiction eBooks.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e700xww
RB Digital eBooks
Download and read eBooks anytime, anywhere with the RB Digital Library.
https://canterburybankstown.rbdigitalglobal.com/
Popular titles and series available to download and read.
eAudio Bookshelf
eBooks and Audio Books featuring best-selling Australian and international authors.
RB Digital Audiobooks
1,000s of eAudio titles are available from a variety of genres.
Streaming your favorite documentaries and indie features.
http://beamafilm.com/login/cityofcanterburybankstown/
Choice Online
Get full access to thousands of reviews and reports on products and services. Access available only at library please ask your librarian.
www.choice.com.au
RB Digital Magazines
RB Digital Magazines, the world's largest newsstand, offers full-colour digital magazines for anytime, anywhere reading on desktops, mobile devices and apps.
https://canterburybankstown.rbdigitalglobal.com/
DragonSource 龙源电子期刊杂志
Electronic magazines in Chinese with more than 2,000 popular magazines and journals in full text (e.g. Zhongguo xin wen zhou kan, Shang jie, Shou hou).
龙源电子杂志，通过它可看到超过2000种由中国大陆出版，流行杂志和期刊的完整电子版本（如《中国新闻
周 刊》，《 商界》，《收获》）。
http://ccl.vip.qikan.com/
Story Box Library as an online 'reading room' where children can connect, engage and be inspired by a range of quality stories read on film.
https://www.storyboxlibrary.com.au/libraries
Ziptales is an online literacy library comprising of educational stories, videos, games and activities. The Ziptales content has been designed by trained teachers with the purpose of making reading a pleasurable and lifelong experience.
https://www.ziptales.com/subs/canterburybankstown/
Computer Source
Computer Source provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in technology.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&group=main&profile=ehost&defaultdb=cph
Consumer Health Complete
Provides information on health-related topics.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&groupid=main&profile=chc
Health Reference Center
https://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=19688&pid=WE48
State Library of NSW Online Resources
Use your Canterbury-Bankstown Library card to access the State Library of NSW online resources, including local & international newspapers, full-text journals, magazines, online databases, eBooks and eAudiobooks
http://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/eresources/
Hobbies and Craft Reference Centre
Creative ideas and detailed “how to” instructions for hobbies and crafts such as needlework, paper crafts, soap making, model building, cake decorating, candle making and many more.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&groupid=main&profile=hcrc
Find My Past
Millions of records covering Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.
Access available only at your local library.
www.findmypast.com.au
Ancestry Library Edition
Explore your family's history using local and international records including convict and free settler lists, passenger lists, Australian and New Zealand electoral rolls and military records. There are English, Welsh and Scottish records.
Access available only at your local library.
http://www.ancestrylibrary.com
Law Handbook online
Your practical guide to the law in New South Wales.
http://www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/guides/law_handbook/index.html
Find Legal Answers
Information about the law in NSW
http://www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Australasian Legal Information Institute
Multiple databases from all Australasian jurisdictions.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/
Britannica Encyclopedia Online
Online encyclopedia for kids, teens
and adults.
http://library.eb.com.au/storelibrarycard?id=bankstown
Britannica Image Quest (Online Image database)
Online Image database with millions of rights-clear
ed images.
http://quest.eb.com/storelibrarycard?id=bankstown
World Book Online Reference Center
A suite of online products designed to meet the needs of every child, World Book Online offers everything from early learning to advanced research with a lot more in between.
https://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&subacct=AU15115
Infobase Learning: Facts on File News and Reference Collection
Covers topics on history, world history, language and literature, science and technology, careers, social issues, and many others.
http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=19688&pid=WE00
National Construction Code of Australia
The National Construction Code (NCC) is an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments developed to incorporate all on-site construction requirements into a single code. The NCC is comprised of the Building Code of Australia and the Plumbing Code of Australia.
To access the NCC users will be requested to register for a login using an email address and password.
https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/
The Computer School
Online training modules in computer basics, Internet safety, Apple, Android, social media, Microsoft Office and many more.
http://www.thecomputerschool.net/smartcart/scart_skillsindex.php?logname=nicrae&logtype=2
AMES Online
Learn English online.
http://www.login.ames.edu.au/l/bankstown
IELTS Online
Active Reading V10Practical WritingRoad to IELTS AcademicRoad to IELTS General Training Study Skills Success V9
Issues in English 2
Issues in English will help you to read, write and communicate more effectively. It builds on your existing knowledge of English, encouraging you to expand your skills with a huge range of activities.
http://www.clarityenglish.com/library/CAL2/index.php?pc=45
Universal Class Online Learning
Learn something new today! More than 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses.
http://bankstowncitylibrary.universalclass.com/register.htm
Issues & Controversies
Provides exclusive, extensive coverage of hundreds of today's hot topics, with unbiased analysis and rich related resources.
https://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=19688&pid=WE57
Modern World History Online
Covers the broad expanse of world history from the mid-15th century to the present, featuring thousands of documents, articles, timelines, images, videos, and maps.
https://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=19688&pid=WE53
Ancient and Medieval History Online
https://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=19688&pid=WE49
History Reference Centre
History Reference Centre is a full text history reference database designed for secondary schools, undergraduate research and public libraries.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&groupid=main&profile=hrc
World News Digest
Authoritative world news coverage from 1940 through to today: provides information, context, and perspective.
http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=19688&pid=WE56
eLibrary Australasia
Featuring newspapers, magazines, reference and multimedia sources, including over 150 Australian and New Zealand newspaper titles.
https://explore.proquest.com/barcode?accountid=55420&groupid=1246101
Academic Search Premier
Academic Search Premier is a scholarly collection offering full-text coverage of information in many areas of academic study.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&profile=ehost&defaultdb=aph
Australia/NZ Reference Centre
Provides local perspectives on current events, business, sports, and many other subjects.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&profile=ehost&defaultdb=anh
MasterFILE Complete
Contains full text for nearly 2,200 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&profile=ehost&defaultdb=f6h
Australia/ NZ Points of View Reference Centre
Full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&groupid=main&profile=pov-aus
Literary Reference Center Plus
This comprehensive, full-text database provides information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&profile=plus
Novelist Plus
Novelist Plus is a reader’s guide to fiction and non-fiction. It provides reading suggestions based on your favourite author, genre, title or style of writing.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&profile=novplus
Science Online
Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, videos, diagrams, definitions, biographies, and experiments.
https://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=19688&pid=WE40
World Geography and Culture Online
Facilitates the study of countries, U.S. states, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills through a global approach.
http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=19688&pid=WE39
Today's Science
Bridges the gap between the science that students learn in the classroom and the discoveries pushing the boundaries of science today.
http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=19688&pid=WE59
GreenFILE
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&profile=ehost&defaultdb=8gh
Science Reference Centre
Topics covered include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s5106153&profile=scirc
