Gunnedah Shire Library subscribes to several eResources/databases that are available to its members free of charge using their library card. A full list of eResources is available on the library's website.
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Just click on the resource you want to access and log-in using your library card number.
Not a member of the library yet? Just come in, fill out the simple application form, show some proof of address, and you'll not only be able to access all the eResources, but also borrow books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and graphic novels.
For example, World Trade Press is a series of databases containing information about the culture, travel, language and food of 174 countries of the world.
There is a database for travelers, focusing on individual cities; a database on food, with recipes, dining etiquette and interesting food facts; and a database for learning any of 30 world languages, providing both audio and video pronunciation.
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For students, all the databases include a 'Cite This Document' button which gives the correct format for citing the article in a bibliography.
As international travel is restricted at the moment, you can be an armchair traveller, and visit Australia with World Trade Press.
Did you know that in 1835, two Tasmanian entrepreneurs claimed 500,000 acres (202,500 hectares) of land on the Yarra River from the local Aboriginal people, heralding the birth of the city of Melbourne?
It's a very pictorial database, and you can admire the listed attractions from around Australia, such as the Australian War Memorial at Canberra, the Australian Fossil Mammal Site at Riversleigh, Queensland, or the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk in Denmark, Western Australia.
Food is always an interesting topic of conversation and Australia has it's fair share of curiousities.
'Kangatarianism' might sound like a made-up term, but is actually a phrase describing someone who does not eat any meat except kangaroo which is thought to be a more environmentally friendly, healthy and ethical meat.
Here you can find recipes for zucchini slice, crumbed lamb cutlets and instructions for baking such iconic snacks ANZAC biscuits. And take note - apparently, in Australia, guests for a meal are expected to be on time, or 15 minutes late.
Have fun exploring this database, and call in at the library if you need a hand to log on, or prefer to follow up with a book.
