We have a new Youth ‘online only’ membership card for students under 18.
This card will allow you to use:
- Library wifi
- Library computers
- Photocopiers/ printers
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Full text databases
- Digital magazines and graphic novels
- Streaming docs and indie films
Sign up online and speak to staff at the customer service desk to receive your card.
HSC Pet Therapy
Mon-Wed 14-16 October, 4.30-6pm
Grab a 10 minute one-on-one study break with the adorable Paws Pet Therapy dogs - Reggie (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), or Henry (Cavoodle). Book on the day at our Customer Service desk.
Yoga & mindfulness for HSC survival
Thurs 3 Oct, 1.30-2.30pm, for all students studying for exams, bookings essential - https://www.trybooking.com/BFFTW
Exam Conditions Study Spaces.
For HSC Students only. Exam conditions study space. Level 2 Conference Room. Total silence.
Wed 2 Oct 2.30-5pm
Thurs 3 Oct 2.30-5pm
Tues 8 Oct 9am-1pm
Fri 11 Oct 2.30-5pm
Mon 14 Oct 9am-1pm
Tues 15 Oct 9am-1pm
Wed 16 Oct 2.30pm-5.30pm
Check back later as more times are added during exams.
Keep an eye out for staff handing out treats and Café specials vouchers throughout the study and exam periods.
Remember the library is a shared community spaces. Use headphones and take hot smelly food outside.
Access to WiFi and online study resources: use your Shorelink library card or see the desk staff for a Youth Online membership card. No ID or parent/guardian signature required for signup.
HSC Resources
We continuously update our background reading materials for HSC subjects. Some of our HSC resources - including, study guides, and criticisms of set texts - are in our HSC reference collection. The Customer Service Desk can direct you to these items.
Board of Studies
Essential resources for NSW students.
Past HSC exam papers
HSC exam papers, with marking guidelines and HSC marking feedback.
NSW Students Online
A great source of information for study from Year 10 to the HSC.
Bored of Studies
Created by students, for students, Bored of Studies provides current Year 11 and 12 students with resources and support to help them succeed during the HSC and beyond.
HSC Edge OnLine
This service offers resources that are designed to provide students with opportunities to optimise their Year 11 and 12 scores.
The State Library of NSW: HSC Programs and Resources
Details of what the State Library of NSW has to offer HSC students, including research guides for those studying English and Legal Studies.
Stanton Library online resources for research
The library subscribes to high quality databases on your behalf, giving you access to numerous journals, articles and images on a wide range of topics.
This includes ANZ Points of View Reference Centre, which contains a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. With over 100 topics, it provides a basis to develop persuasive arguments and essays, and helps students build a better understanding of controversial issues and increase their analytical thinking skills.
WooTube
Mr Eddie Woo is a NSW maths teacher who posts his lessons online. Students all over the world have found his lessons helpful in explaining maths topics.
Beyond Blue
Stress, anxiety and feeling down can affect anyone, and in fact happens to a lot of us at some point in our lives. Beyond Blue has information and practical advice a variety of mental health topics.