Parkes Shire Library offers a number of study location options both bookable and drop in.
Large meeting room (bookable)
The large meeting room offers room for up to 12 people, digital display screen with both HDMI input and teleconferencing options and a large 2m by 3m whiteboard.
Small meeting room (bookable)
The small meeting room offers space for 4 people and a lockable door.
Teen Lounge (Drop in)
A quiet space in the main library situated between the YA novels, Graphic novels and boardgames, perfect for studying or just to relax.
Parkes Shire Library online databases.
Log in to the following online databases requires entering your Library card number.
World Book Encyclopedia Online
World Book Online is a verified and trustworthy digital resource that helps information seekers find the content they need at the correct reading level. The site has thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
Access World book Encyclopedia Online
Gale Databases
Gale offers a variety of resources for education, lifelong learning, and academic research. Giving access to peer-reviewed articles; full-text magazines, newspapers, and eBooks; primary source documents; and videos or podcasts, Gale puts the right vetted content and tools at your fingertips!
Access Gale Databases online
A collection of resources for students
Charles Sturt University (CSU) guide for HSC students
CSU HSC Resource Guide offers you HSC resources including links to past exam papers, general information and study advice.
HSC - State Library of NSW
SLNSW is here to support HSC students in their research. Visit the State Library of New South Wales HSC web page which brings together key information for HSC students and teachers. And watch a range of Smart research for HSC students webinars designed to set students on the right path for their HSC journey. Click on the links below for more information.
Teachers can check out the For Teachers page for links to booking inquiry forms for onsite and online HSC Introduction to resources workshops for their students.
USYD HSC guide and short courses
University of Sydney offers a free practical study guide to the HSC as well as numerous short courses to help you excel with your studies. Access the University of Sydney for HSC guides and short courses
UOW Year 12 Outreach Programs
University of Wollongong Year 12 outreach programs aim to support students during the HSC process and allow them to experience university whilst still in high school.
Bored of Studies
Created by students, for students, Bored of Studies strives to provide current year 11 and year 12 students with all the resources and support they need to succeed during the 2 years that form the most important part of their education and subsequently, their future.
Exams and Study Stress
eHeadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends.
ReachOut.com provide a range of tips and tricks to alleviate exam and study stress.
After the HSC
Year 13 endeavours to find anything you need to know about jobs, studying, gap years, travelling, apprenticeships, money and discounts.
Subject resources
Aboriginal studies
Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus
CSU HSC Resource Guide
State Library of NSW - Aboriginal Studies Major Projects
Ancient history
Ancient History Stage 6 Syllabus
CSU HSC Resource Guide
John Larkin - educator
State Library of NSW - History (Modern and Ancient)
Biology
Biology Stage 6 Syllabus
CSU HSC Resource Guide
Economics and Business Studies
Austrade - The Government site provides information for students on trade issues. They also have a range of papers, speeches and articles on global issues and the benefits of trade.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) Companies - These databases provide information about listed companies as recorded in their reports. They also list documents each company has filed with ASIC, and instructions for obtaining copies, as well as information on delisted companies, registered financial professionals and more.
Business Studies Stage 6 Syllabus
CSU HSC Resource Guide
Economics Stage 6 Syllabus
NLA - Australian Newspapers Online - Newspapers such as The Age, The Australian, The Advertiser, The Canberra Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, The West Australian, The Mercury and The Sunday Times. As well, Business Review Weekly, The Australian Financial Review, Business Sydney Online and the Western Australian Business News are found on this site.
Australian Stock Exchange
English
CSU HSC Resource Guide
English Stage 6 Syllabus
HSC English Prescriptions 2019-2023 Alphabetical list of prescribed texts for the HSC 2019-23
State Library of NSW - English
Legal Studies
CSU HSC Resource Guide
Legal Information Access Centre - Find Legal answers is a free legal information service, managed by the Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) at the State Library. It provides you with access to easy to understand and current legal information.
Legal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus
State Library of NSW - HSC Legal Studies
Find Legal Answers - State Library of NSW
Modern History
BBC History Website
CSU HSC Resource Guide
Modern History Stage 6 Syllabus
State Library of NSW - History (Modern and Ancient)
PDHPE
Australian Bureau of Statistics - The official government statistic site provides a range of informative statistics and articles on health issues.
Australian Drug Foundation - They provide drug and alcohol information in many formats which is delivered in many ways through their information services. Working together to prevent drug problems.
CSU HSC Resource Guide
Drug info @ your library
PDHPE Stage 6 Syllabus
Society and Culture
Australian Newspapers Online
Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus
Online Newspapers - Full text versions of hundreds of newspapers from around the world
State Library of NSW - Personal Interest Projects - Access award-winning digitised Personal Interest Projects (PIPS) for the HSC subject, Society and Culture. They show excellence in various areas related to the construction of the PIPs.
State Library of NSW - Society & Culture
The Australian Bureau of Statistics - The official government statistic site provides a range of informative statistics and articles on social issues.
Studies of Religion
ABC TV - Compass
CSU HSC Resource Guide
Interfaith online
Studies of Religion l Stage 6 Syllabus
Studies of Religion ll Stage 6 Syllabus
Visual Arts
Art Gallery of New South Wales
CSU HSC Resource Guide
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS)
The Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities - Includes access to large indexes such as BHA and RILA. The Getty also has a museum homepage and an art education site. Searching can be frustrating at times due to slowness in downloading files.
Visual Arts Stage 6 Syllabus
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