Online Databases

Following is a list of electronic databases accessible at Rockdale City Library. Library members can also access the databases marked * from home. If applicable, please select 'Rockdale' from the pulldown list of available libraries.

Standards Australia Public Library Service
Standards Australia's online document collection of specifications and procedures designed to ensure quality and establish safety criteria. Full web-based access to over 6,800 national Australian Standards.

World Book Advanced *
More than 1.3 million pages of primary source documents–books, documents, selections - fully integrated with the encyclopaedia content. Research and teaching tools include timelines, citation builder, and saved research.




World Book Discover *
World Book's differentiated instruction site features read-aloud and translation capabilities, more video, and clear, easy-to-read articles.




World Book Kids *
 With content from the award winning World Book Student Discovery Encyclopaedia, the site offers simpler navigation, thousands of colourful illustrations, diagrams and maps, and dozens of activities tied to national curriculum standards.




World Book Student *
 The premier online reference source. With thousands of articles, state-of-the art multimedia, editor-reviewed Web sites, periodical content, and more!




Online Training Courses
Computers *
This is a package of self paced computer training courses.
Subjects covered include:

• Computer basics
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Social Networking

Use your library card number to log in. You will have to create an account to keep track of your progress. It is available for use at home and in the library.