HSC SUCCESS and the

LIBRARY

Library vs

Libraries give you good Authority - this means all resources are vetted by librarians as being good quality and written by authors who have credibility. They are also scholarly and suitable for an educational setting.

Maximise time and effort

Google is a popularity measurement tool - returns are based on popularity on the internet and tampered with and may not be what you need in an educational setting.

Where is it? Library computers; Internet through Student portal; Library website

Library Catalogue

Library CatalogueBooks

Websites – great websites reviewed by teachers

Links4learning – Websites that have been chosen by the DET to support your subject

Reading Lists for Belonging

Link to Wollongong Library

Link to WHSPA Library website

Link to HSC resources at State Library

Links to Study Skills website

HSC ResourcesWollongong Council LibraryOnline Resources:

Academic databases

Weblinks - links to quality websites selected by Librarians

PIPS, Senior Geography projects

Membership: FREE! You need to apply for a library card.

State LibraryOnline Resources:

Academic databases

HSC resources

Discover Collections (history of our nation)

Legal Answers

Membership: FREE! You need to apply for a library card online

HSC ResourcesWollongong University LibraryResources:

Books, journals, newspapers

Academic databases (limited)

HSC resources

Membership: FREE!

HSC OnlineA joint collaboration between the NSW Board of Studies and Charles Sturt University (CSU).

It includes exam materials and other resources for the HSC

Membership: None required

HSC ResourcesTroveA search engine on Australia and Australians. Resources:

books, pictures, maps, newspapers, music, photograpahs

NSW Students OnlineInformation on:

How the HSC worksSubject SelectionGetting my resultsGradesExam study tips and toolsHSC Exam timetableAssessment

Library Handout PackageIncludes:

HSC Excel Survival Guide

HSC Research Resources

Senior Library Resources

Glossary of Key words for HSC Syllabuses

Reference Guide

Annotated Bibliography Guide

Seniors Library Policy

Using Google Effectively

‘MyCareer Match’ leaflet

Leaflet about a HSC talk at Thirroul library

State Library bookmark

WHSPA Library informative bookmark