HSC

The HSC is a different journey for everyone, so we're here to help along the way.

HSC

HSC

Whether you're just starting out or looking for in-depth resources for your HSC year, there's something here for you. 

You'll find information and featured content for each of your subjects; help online and onsite; resources you can use at home, and research guides that bring together resources relevant to particular subjects.

For teachers, there are learning activities, resources and workshops for your HSC program. 

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Teacher professional learning: Databases for English

Join our expert librarians and discover the range of eresources available at the State Library.  

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Lit Up! Stories behind the Stories

A full-day conference for primary and secondary teacher librarians, children’s librarians and teachers.
 

Getting started

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Do I need a Library card?

Yes! 

A Library card will give you access to online resources such as journal articles and textbooks that you can access from home. If you come into the Library you will need a Library card to request books to read in the Reading Rooms, book a study space and photocopying. 

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Workshops online

Are you looking for resources for your research?

Join our online workshops with an expert librarian. Seminars are focussed on a particular subject. 

Register now >

Coming onsite?

Before you arrive at the Library, there are a few things you might like to know.  Watch the video for the best places to study, where to store your things, how to find key texts, exemplar PIPs, where to find the best information online, and how to sign up for a Library card.

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Subject focus

Guides to help you find information quickly for these subjects.

Aboriginal Studies
English
History
Legal Studies
Society and Culture

For teachers 

Book a workshop and discover learning resources. 

Information for HSC teachers

What should I know before I visit?

Before you arrive at the State Library, there are a few things you might like to know. Find out the best places to study, where you can store your things, how to find key texts, exemplar PIPs, where to find the best information online, and how to sign up for a library card.

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Other subject areas

Online resources for Science, Arts, Business, Geography and more

Science in Context (Gale)

Introductory information and full-text articles, for scientific subjects such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science and Extension Science. These are free to use with a Library card. 

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ProQuest Central 

Full-text articles across a wide range of subject areas such as religion, business, economics, geography, arts and technology. These are free to use with a Library card. 

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Catalogue

The catalogue lists all items in the Library's collection such as books, online journals, magazines, ebooks. If you are studying at home or at school, the online resources are free to use with a Library card. If you are onsite, you can request material to be used in the Reading Rooms.

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Eresources

Online full-text journals, magazines, ebooks, newspapers, reference books like encyclopaedias, or images. See curated lists under HSC or your subject areas. These are free for you to use with a Library card. 

Search eresources