Online Resources
Mackay Regional Council Libraries:
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The library service provides an excellent range of online resources for customers. Whether you're accessing information outside of library hours or are simply browsing the website, our online resources collection has something for everyone.
Online Databases
An online database is an organised list of published information sources (usually journal articles), either giving directions (a citation) to where you can find the full information or containing the information itself (full-text databases).
Online databases contain information from newspapers and journals, etc. Most databases are only accessible via authentication (login) as they are considered to be a value-added resource.
Mackay Libraries databases
Accessible with your Mackay Regional Council libraries membership number. Some databases only available in the Library. Some databases do not require login.
State Library of Queensland (SLQ) databases
Accessible through the State Library of Queensland (SLQ) website, with a free QPL account.
About Online Databases
As a member of Mackay Regional Council libraries, you have access to a number of online databases.
Access to the majority of these databases has been made possible through the State Library of Queensland's state wide databases program. These databases may be accessed from any Internet-connected computer or device.
Other databases available through Mackay libraries include databases that can only be accessed in the library and also databases that are completely free.
State Library of Queensland databases require a QPL account login. This account is FREE to create. To register for a QPL account, visit State Library of Queensland's QPL account registration page and sign up. A valid email address is required. Once signed up you will have a QPL username and password.
Restrictions apply regarding access to State Library of Queensland (SLQ) databases. Full details are available on the SLQ website.
Literacy Planet
Literacy Planet is a high-quality play-based literacy resource with more than 10,000 activities online for children of all ages and ability. Children and parents can select from activities focusing on pre-reading skills, phonics, reading, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and comprehension in a fun, exciting and safe online environment.
Access Literacy Planet now! You will need to register for Intrepica on the first use - library barcode required.
Online Computer Tutorials - The Computer School
The library service offers access to a range of online computer tutorials
to help customers become competent and independent computer users at their own pace.Tutorials include:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook
- Windows Vista
- Using the Internet and Internet safety
- Computer basics
- Web design and Dreamweaver
- Digital images and Photoshop
To access the tutorials, click on the link above and enter the password member4740 when prompted and click on submit. Then simply choose which tutorial you would like to start.
eAudiobooks - Bolinda Digital
eAudiobooks are the new alternative to books on tape or CD. Library customers can download up to 5 titles every two weeks on their MP3 device or Windows PC/Mac. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the library's website and users will need their library barcode and PIN to get started. There is a great variety of content available, including all the latest Australian titles. The books are very easy to download but if you need some assistance, contact your nearest library branch. Start downloading!
Language Modules Online - Transparent Language Online (formerly Byki)
Transparent Language Online is a powerful language learning system that uses flashcards to teach you a set of words or phrases. It is the fastest possible way to lock foreign words and phrases in your long term memory. With over 69 foreign languages as well as English modules tailored for speakers of specific other languages, Byki will have you conversing in another language before you know it! Try it now...
Please note: You will need to sign in initially with your library barcode number (look for the New User? link), you will then be prompted to create a specific username and password which you will use to log in to Transparent Language Online on your subsequent visits.
Deliciously useful websites
Mackay Regional Council libraries are now using Delicious to store Internet favourites! Delicious is a social bookmarking website that allows you to create an account to keep your favourites in. You can then access these from any internet-connected computer. Browse our Delicious bookmarks now!