Online resources
Accessing research databases
Some research databases listed below will prompt you for a library card number.
Use the 14 digit number printed on your Moreland City Libraries member card.
Downloadable Audio Books
Downloadable Audio Books
Download Audio Books direct from our catalogue.
Books and authors
Who else writes like ...?
Follow the links to find an author whose books you like, and see which other writers are recommended.
Encyclopedias
Australian Dictionary of Biography
Information about famous Australians in history.
Biography Reference Center
Information about famous people from around the world.
Includes actors, writers, musicians, sportspeople and world leaders.
Wikipedia
Online encyclopedia written by volunteers from around the world.
English language
English Language Learner Reference Center
Helps you to learn to read and speak English. Lets you listen to Australian pronunciation.
Also gives tips about study, communication and life skills.
Road to IELTS General
General course in learning how to read, write and speak English.
Road to IELTS Academic
Advanced course in learning how to read, write and speak English.
Health
Better Health Channel
Reliable health information in an easy-to-understand format.
Links to information about specific diseases and conditions.
Consumer Health Complete
Information about diseases and conditions from books, articles, fact sheets and videos.
Includes western, complementary and holistic health information.
Health Translations Directory
Information about diseases, conditions and prevention in a range of community languages.
Family and local history
Ancestry Library Edition
You can search this database at branches of Moreland City Libraries.
International database you can search for family history records.
Records available differ between countries. Searching tips.
Documents Online
Documents Online allows you online access to the English National Archives' collection of digitised public records including both academic and family history sources.
You can only search Documents Online at the Internet computers at branches of Moreland City Libraries.
Find my Past - Australian edition
Find my Past offers access to a collection of over 50 million historical records covering Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.
You can only search Find my Past Australian edition at the Internet computers at branches of Moreland City Libraries.
Find my Past - United Kingdom edition
Find my Past United Kingdom edition offers access to nearly 750 million records covering the United Kingdom.
You can only search Find my Past United Kingdom edition at the Internet computers at branches of Moreland City Libraries.
Find my Past - Ireland edition
Find my Past Ireland edition offers access to nearly 10 million recoords covering the whole island of Ireland.
You can only search Find my Past Ireland edition at the Internet computers at branches of Moreland City Libraries.
Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
You can search some historic Victorian birth, death and marriages indexes online from the 'Historical Research' link.
National Archives of Australia
Federal Government archives from 1901 onwards.
Holdings include people's immigration and military service records.
Use 'Record Search' link to search holdings. Only records before 1979 can be shown for legal reasons.
Picture Australia
Searchable database of photographs held by Australian museums and libraries.
Includes historic images of Moreland's people and places.
Public Record Office Victoria
State Government archives from 1830s onwards.
Includes health, school, transport , wills, probates and coronial records.
Includes guides and indexes to early incoming passengers, teacher, Koorie and prisoner records.
Wikinorthia
Articles about life in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
Libraries
Library Link Victoria
Lets you search and request items from all public libraries in Victoria.
You can't request books published in the last few months or DVDs.
To request use the 14-digit number on your Moreland City Libraries card and your library PIN.
These requests can take a few weeks to arrive.
Trove
Lets you search across collections of books, magazines, newspapers and photographs held by major Australian libraries.
Lifestyle
Auto Repair Reference Center
American-based car repair database covering 34,000 cars from 1945 to present.
Gives step-by-step instructions with drawings and photos.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
Magazine articles, videos and instructions for many popular hobbies and crafts.
Includes model building, collecting, needlework, scrapbooking, knitting and quilting.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Online guide to help with decorating, indoor and outdoor maintenance, plumbing, electrical work and general home repairs.
Small Engine Repair Center
Online guide to help you fix small machines like mowers, outboard motors and motorcycles.
Gives instructions with photos and drawings.
Newspaper and magazines articles
Choice magazine
Search for articles from Choice magazines through Popular Magazines Plus.
To search click 'Browse publications'.
Type Choice in Title Search box. Click on magazine title. Enter product type in 'Search within publication' box.
Australian / New Zealand Reference Centre
Articles from the archive of Australian daily newspapers such as the The Herald-Sun and The Age.
Also includes articles from well-known local and international magazines.
Library Pressdisplay
Library Pressdisplay is a web-based portal which provides anyone access to over 1700 newspapers and magazines from more than 92 countries in 48 languages.
Historic Australian newspapers 1803 - 1954
View and search articles from major historic Australian newspapers.
Masterfile Premier
Archives of articles from 2000 popular magazines from around the world.
Newsbank
Archive of articles appearing in local and international newspapers.
Includes Moreland Leader (from 2000 onwards).
Law and legislation
Austlii Australian Legal Information
Commonwealth Acts, treaties and some records from court judgements.
See 'Community Info' for good sites for everyday legal information for Victorians.
Federation of Community Legal Centres
Links to local centres and how to get legal advice.
Fitzroy Legal Service – The Law handbook (Consumer Law)
Reliable information about Victorian law in plain English.
Vic Law Today
Current Victorian Acts including all amendments. Search by first word in the Act's title.
Science
Science Reference Center
Access to science encyclopedias, magazines and other sources of science information.
Statistics
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Free access to current and historic social and economic statistics about Australia, states, cities and local areas.
Moreland's demographics
Links to Community Profile (easy-to-search census information), Snapshot of Moreland and Suburb Snapshots.
