Eresources
NSW.net provides free access to statewide online databases, training courses and professional development opportunities, and negotiates consortia opt-in offers for the NSW public library network.
Statewide licensed databases
Overview
NSW.net provides free access to 17 statewide online databases, ensuring all NSW public libraries can offer their communities a quality set of online information resources.
Managing statewide databases in your library
Find about more about managing the statewide databases in your library, including training, technical support and promotional resources.
Training
NSW.net collaborates with providers to develop and deliver training courses, as well as offering a range of online professional development opportunities through the State Library.
State Library eresources
NSW public library card holders can access the State Library of NSW's extensive eresource collection by registering their library card to become State Library members.
Consortia opt-in offers
Overview
NSW.net negotiates consortia opt-in offers for the NSW public library network, providing significant discounts and a diverse range of digital content to meet community information needs.
NSW.net content working group
The NSW.net Content Working Group identifies and evaluates new content that may be of interest to NSW public libraries, and gauges interest from the network for potential product trials.
Eresources trials
NSW.net organises trials for products under consideration for inclusion in the consortia opt-in offer scheme.
Eresources support
Technical support for statewide licensed databases, consortia opt-in offer products and indyreads.