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Oliver Student Portal

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OLIVER

OLIVER is a library management system that allows students and staff to browse the library collection. To access OLIVER simply log into your student portal and click on the OLIVER link located on the left side of the page.

Other libraries and relevant websites

Below are links to other libraries and relevant websites that students can utilise for research.

Libraries

·       HJ Daley Library, Campbelltown

This is the local library for Airds High School. By becoming a member, students have access to a range of physical and online resources.

https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/ServicesandFacilities/Libraries/Visitourlibraries/HJDaleyLibrary

·       The State Library of NSW:

This is an excellent resource for research on Historical, Legal and social issues.

You can join the State Library online for free. This will give you access to numerous Online resources. 

https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/

Click here for help with the other libraries.

Websites

·       The Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

A great resource for a variety of subjects.  There is information on Australia's population statistics e.g. births, deaths and marriages, and census data.

https://www.abs.gov.au/

·       Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australians who have died in war and those who have served the nation in times of conflict. It has an extensive collection that can be accessed by exploring interactive digital experiences, listening to podcasts, and watching videos.

www.awm.gov.au

·       CSIRO

This website contains information about climate change, solar power and indigenous knowledge and science.

www.csiro.au

·       ABC

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) site is a multi-platform media operation and a public broadcaster that delivers Australian stories and conversations across the nation.

https://www.abc.net.au/

This sub-site of the ABC showcases the achievements of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders.

http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/

·       The National Museum of Australia

The National Museum of Australia brings tells Australian stories through objects, ideas and events. They focus on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement and our interaction with the environment.

https://www.nma.gov.au/

·       UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) site provides information on World Heritage Sites and promotes cultural heritage.

https://whc.unesco.org/

·       NSW Education Standards Authority

NSW Education Standards Authority contains information about the Australian Curriculum, past HSC papers and Syllabus’ amongst other information. http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home

Need help researching? Ask Mrs Valenzuela in the library or ask a question by sending an email

 

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