1. Researching Your P.I.P. at the State Library of NSW The State Library has a HUGE amount of resources that are all accessible online and FREE! Just because you live here!

2. Sign Up Here: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/system/forms/selfreg.html First, make sure you have your card. It will come in the mail! …like magic!

3. E-Resources You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home! Using the Library  Search Our Collections  e-Resourcese-Resources http://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/er esources/

4. Here’s what it looks like!

5. Search eresources This WILL get you resources, but it will get you TONS. (too much?) It searches EVERYTHING online (thousands of “hits”) Limited Advanced Search If you choose this, make sure you click “Full Text”

6. IF you decide to use it anyway…. Don’t forget to click “Full Text” 225,453!

7. Browse Databases YES!! Browse by topic, subject or database (and newspapers)

8. How to find DATABASES FOR YOUR P.I.P. Can find these by searching Subject OR “Find Database”

9. SUBJECTS Be Specific or Vague Hover over a database to find out more.

10. Suggested Databases ProQuest Research Library Informit Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)

11. ProQuest *Also try ProQuest Newsstand for Newspapers!

12. Informit

13. Academic Search Premiere

14. Some Other Great State Library Resources Ask a Librarian: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/services/ask/index.html Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

15. It’s hard to believe, but you can… Telephone (for immediate help!) (02) 9273 1414 Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm Friday 9am-5pm Send a request for information (7 working days) Online Form Also by post (see website for address) Also by fax (02) 9273 1253 Schedule a research consultation (for in depth help)

16. The website also has some great examples! http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/services/learning_at_the_Library/pip_extract_index.html Look at some award winners, and what they do well! For example: Use of Secondary Research Engagement with the Topic Annotated Research Conclusion

17. (and don’t forget to keep track of your source!)