eBooks and Online Resources
eBooks, Audiobooks and Digital Magazines
Your Gawler Library card gives you access to thousands of digital magazines, audio books and eBook titles as well as family history and online learning databases.
Gawler Libraries offer a large collection of downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks including classics, new releases, nonfiction and bestsellers. You can check-out and download up to 10 titles at any one time. Login with your current Library Membership number and PIN.
Download the Libby App: Android or iOS iPhone & iPad or Microsoft
We recommend you search the Library Catalogue for eBooks and audiobooks HERE
Browse the Libby Collection direct HERE
BorrowBox also offers a wide collection of eBook and eAudionbook titles, in all genres. Borrow up to 20 items at a time (10 eBooks and 10 eAudiobooks). Login with your current Library Membership number and your PIN.
Download the BorrowBox app for iOS iPhone, iOS iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, and Amazon Kindle Fire.
Reference
Ancestry provides access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. Ancestry Library Edition is available from all computers located within the Library and via the Library's wireless network; however is not available for use outside the Library.
The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is Australia’s national independent regulator for online safety. eSafety strives to deliver comprehensive, compassionate and citizen-focused services. eSafety leads and coordinates the online safety efforts of government, industry and the not-for-profit community in Australia. The eSafety website brings together a wealth of useful information to help Australians have safe, enjoyable experiences online, specially designed for: kids, young people, parents and carers, women and seniors.
Scamwatch is run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams. It contains publications, videos, and other online resources to assist consumers, small businesses and industry in understanding and preventing harm from scams.
Online Training
Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. They have online learning resources as well as a Network of community partners - the Be Connected Network - who offer in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence. Gawler Public Library is a Be Connected Network Partner. https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/
Free access to more than 3000 top quality courses and 136,000 video tutorials for leaning the latest commercial software, creative and business skills through Linked in Learning, a web-based video service. Courses cover topics such as business management, leadership, marketing, multimedia, design, web development and more. Click the link below, and enter your Library barcode number and PIN.
Language Resources
Road to IELTS is a self-study IELTS preparation course produced by the British Council to help candidates prepare for the IELTS exam. It provides access to free online self-study materials to support IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic test preparations. You can use IELTS in the library, or at home.
Click here to access the IELTS training portal, and choose between the General or Academic Training.
State and National Libraries
The State Library of South Australia is the largest public reference library in South Australia with a collection focus on South Australian information and general reference material for information and research purposes. The State Library's collections are not for loan, but some materials are available on inter-library loan. Please ask Library staff for more details.