LibGuides: Training and Education: Databases and e-books

Databases and e-Books

The library purchases a number of online resources for students. Those listed below are the primary choices for Education studies. Click on the links below to access these from the library, or from home.(Network login and password required). Remember you can also search these resources via our Discovery Catalogue at http://library.bhtafe.edu.au

APA-FT (Informit)
Australian Public Affairs - Full text
Ebscohost
Collection of databases can be searched simultaneously. Academic Search Premier, Education Source, Teacher Reference Centre and Vocational Studies Complete are useful for education related searches. Click here and choose Ebsco Research databases. Discovery searches will also include material from these Ebsco databases.
ERIC - Educational Resource Information Centre (Abstracts and some full text)
Ebook Central (ProQuest)
Allows multiuser access to a range of education and other subject related e-books. Read online or download for offline use (limited loan period appiles). Browse by catagory Education or search for individual titles in the catalogue. Adobe Digital Editions required to read e-books online and download (ADE is a one-time free download).
Teachers TV from Education in Video
"...provides access to all 3,530 globally-acclaimed instructional videos produced in 2008 by the United Kingdom's Department of Education to train and develop teachers' skills through demonstrations and commentary by teachers, administrators, and other educational experts." - Alexander Street website

A+ Education (Informit)

"Devised in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research, A+ Education connects teaching and learning professionals with definitive content on teacher training, policy, curriculum and pedagogical developments" -- Informit website

Academic Search Premier

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
"Designed specifically for academic institutions, Academic Search Premier is a multi-disciplinary full text database containing full text for more than 4,600 journals, including nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. ... This scholarly collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study including: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more" -- website

Training and Education

Selected e-Books from EBL

Academic Search Premier

Search Google Scholar

Databases and e-Books

Academic Search Premier

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