Do you belong to a public library? Yes? Then your library card gives you access to so much more than the books sitting on the library’s shelves. You can also get free access to a multitude of databases, many of which provide full-text articles. Databases available through Brisbane City Libraries give you access to newspapers from around the country and world (Newsbank), allow you to search science and geography journals (SAGE), look for articles on public affairs (APAIS) and search for articles on current and social issues (ANZ Reference Centre) among others.
The State Library of Queensland provides remote access to a huge number of databases, but you need to get yourselve an e-services card before you can begin searching. This is free and you can apply online for it.
You can also search the internet for databases. Using Google, simply type ‘road safety databases’ – replacing ‘road safety’ with the topic you’re looking for.
