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Ancestry Library edition provides extensive access to records and information for family history and genealogy research. Search census and vital records, immigration and military records, family histories, historical maps and more.

NOTE: Access is on-site only at your local library. 

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AustLit is a non-profit collaboration between several Australian Universities and the National Library of Australia. It is a primary resource of Australian literature, storytelling, theatre, film and television, with biographical information, full text content, exhibitions and rich online experiences.

AustLit also contains Blakwords, a comprehensive record of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander publications which covers all forms of creative writing, plus film, television, criticism and scholarship. To access, select BlackWords from the menu within AustLit. 

How do I login? 

Select Somerset Libraries from the list of Libraries. 

Enter your library card number and PIN. Then click login. 

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Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualise and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.

Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual product that provides a comprehensive view of the most-studied science topics of biology, chemistry and earth and space science. Users can explore 3D models by zooming in, rotating, or pulling them apart. Clicking through each session displays relevant reference content related to each 3D model. Selected 3D models can also be printed out.

How do I login?

You do not need a Gale subscription to access Gale Interactive: Science but you will need your library card.

When prompted, enter your library barcode into the box and press 'Sign In'.

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Putting a library full of world famous online repair manuals at your fingertips in an instant.

Haynes Manuals is a library of manuals covering a vast range of car and motorcycle makes and models, with up-to-date content including common repairs, routine maintenance and servicing procedures. Somerset Libraries is now able to offer free access to hundreds of online car and motorcycle manuals through its subscription to Haynes Manuals.

How do I login?

By following these steps you will be reading about your car or motorcycle in no time.

To get to the login screen, click ‘Login’ in the top righthand corner of the screen.

The login screen will greet you with several different options: you want to ‘Find your institution’. Type Lockyer Valley and options will appear. Select ‘Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset Libraries’. When you have found this option, click on it.

You will be presented with an additional login screen that will ask for your library card number. Go ahead and write your library card number in this box and click ‘Go’ when done. It is as simple as that.

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Learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals.

LinkedIn Learning provides a vast online library of instructional videos covering the latest software, creative and business skills. Taught by accomplished instructors and recognised industry experts with real-world experience, LinkedIn Learning is a high-quality resource anyone looking to develop skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, leadership, time management, HTML coding, and much more.

With more than 16,000 courses taught by industry experts, LinkedIn Learning is designed for all levels of learners. Over 60 courses are added on a weekly basis meaning there is always something new to learn.

How do I login?

You do not need a LinkedIn account to access LinkedIn Learning, but you will need your library card.

The first step is to accept your invitation to join LinkedIn Learning by clicking ‘Get started’. You will then be presented with a request to verify your library card. You will need to type your library card number and PIN into the respective fields. Once you have done this, click ‘Continue’ to start your LinkedIn Learning journey.

Your first-time logging in you will be presented with a short survey asking for your learning interests, this is so LinkedIn Learning can tailor the learning journey to you. 

MyCareerMatch focuses on what you're good at and the careers that match your natural strengths and personality. It then delivers 'must know' information about how to write a winning resume that gets you the job.

It's easy. It only takes 15 minutes to complete the short online survey. Based on your answers we immediately email you your Career Report with a link to download your Resume Guide.

How do I login?

Follow these simple steps and you will be preparing to land your dream job in no time. To begin, click ‘CLICK TO START’.

You will be presented with a ‘Quick Tips’ page which gives an overview of the survey you are about to complete which will analyse your personality traits. Read these tips and click the large circle down the bottom that reads ‘NEXT STEP’.

The next screen in the process asks for your name, email address and library card number. Fill out these fields and click ‘Start Survey’ to begin. Best of luck with your career journey.

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Learn all about science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space from journalism’s most trusted name in exploration and discovery.

The complete archive of National Geographic magazine – every page of every issue – along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos. There is also a great section for kids.

The National Geographic Virtual Library is brought to you by the National Geographic Society, one of the world's largest non-profit educational and scientific organisations. National Geographic Virtual Library is a powerful tool for research through more than 100 years of quality publications.

The National Geographic Virtual Library includes access to all articles, maps, images, videos and full text books available through these publications:

• National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888 to 1994. Every article from every issue of National Geographic magazine from 1888 to 1994 is available through an intuitive interface that is fully searchable.
• National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1995 to current. Includes every article of National Geographic magazine from the mid-1990s to recent issues.
• National Geographic People, Animals and the World. Unlimited access to full-text books on travel, science and technology, history, environment, animals, photography, and peoples and cultures; full-text National Geographic Traveller magazine from 2010 to recent issues (three-month embargo); 325 videos; 655 full-colour maps; and 600 National Geographic downloadable images.

How do I login?

National Geographic is a State Library of Queensland database and requires a State Library of Queensland membership (separate to Somerset Libraries membership) to use.

Once you have a SLQ membership, accessing National Geographic is simple. Just enter your library card number and click ‘Sign In’. Happy exploring.

Not a SLQ member? Join today by clicking here.

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