1. HSC SUCCESS and the LIBRARY

2. Library vs good Authority Libraries give you good Authority - this means all resources are vetted by librarians as being good quality and written by authors who have credibility. They are also scholarly and suitable for an educational setting. Maximise time and effort Google is a popularity measurement tool - returns are based on popularity on the internet and tampered with and may not be what you need in an educational setting.

3. Where is it? Library computers; Internet through Student portal; Library website Library Catalogue

4. Books Websites – great websites reviewed by teachers Links4learning – Websites that have been chosen by the DET to support your subject Reading Lists for Belonging Link to Wollongong Library Link to WHSPA Library website Link to HSC resources at State Library Links to Study Skills website

7. HSC Resources Wollongong Council Library Online Resources: Academic databases Weblinks - links to quality websites selected by Librarians PIPS, Senior Geography projects Membership: FREE! You need to apply for a library card. State Library Online Resources: Academic databases HSC resources Discover Collections (history of our nation) Legal Answers Membership: FREE! You need to apply for a library card online

8. HSC Resources Wollongong University Library Resources: Books, journals, newspapers Academic databases (limited) HSC resources Membership: FREE! HSC Online A joint collaboration between the NSW Board of Studies and Charles Sturt University (CSU). It includes exam materials and other resources for the HSC Membership: None required

9. HSC Resources Trove A search engine on Australia and Australians. Resources: books, pictures, maps, newspapers, music, photograpahs NSW Students Online Information on: How the HSC works Subject Selection Getting my results Grades Exam study tips and tools HSC Exam timetable Assessment

10. Library Handout Package Includes:  HSC Excel Survival Guide  HSC Research Resources  Senior Library Resources  Glossary of Key words for HSC Syllabuses  Reference Guide  Annotated Bibliography Guide  Seniors Library Policy  Using Google Effectively  ‘MyCareer Match’ leaflet  Leaflet about a HSC talk at Thirroul library  State Library bookmark  WHSPA Library informative bookmark