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Mar, 2020

Research databases make learning a breeze!

By: Sarah Stiller | Tags: | Comments: 0

What are research databases? Can’t find the information you need from a book? Are you getting millions of hits on Google and can’t decide which source to use? As a library member, you can get FREE access to the research databases where you can find reliable sources from magazine articles, newspapers, and scholarly journals! First time using our research databases? Click here to create a new SLQ account Then, follow these instructions: 1. Fill in the online form. Remember to note down your username and password for future reference. […]

Mar, 2020

The benefits of listening to audiobooks are extensive…

By: Janette Quince | Tags: bell, Chinchilla Library, dalby library, Early Literacy, education, first five forever, Jandowae Library | Comments: 0

Available online for free through BorrowBox or RB Digital Audiobooks are immersive, educational, instructional, entertaining and they’re perfect for the time rich and the time poor. Audiobooks can also change the way we listen, read and learn, improving the literacy of young readers and those for whom English is a second language. There are plenty of benefits to regularly listening to audiobooks, including: Increasing reading accuracy by 52% Increasing reading speed, expanding vocabulary and improving fluency Teaching pronunciation Improving comprehension by 76%; and Increasing test scores by 21% when engaged in multi-modal learning. […]

Mar, 2020

Encyclopedia Britannica free and online

By: Lisa Harth | Tags: | Comments: 0

A one-stop, concise, authoritative, user-friendly source of reference materials is now at your personal disposal – all you need is your Western Downs Libraries membership card. Watch the video to get started.

Mar, 2020

Your Words Out West Reading List!

By: dalbywordpress | Tags: | Comments: 0

We’ve just wrapped up our very first Words Out West Readers & Writers Fest, and we had so much fun hearing from some of our favourite authors! If you’re having Words Out West Withdrawals like us, or you just love a good read, we can’t get enough of these books by our Words Out West authors! We love… The art of growing up by John Marsden Things a killer would know by Paula Doneman White Horses by Rachael Treasure Starting from now by Fleur McDonald Has our luck run out? […]

Mar, 2017

Ancestry.com at Your Library

By: Vanessa Ernst | Tags: ancestry, family, History | Comments: 0

Get free access to Ancestry.com thanks to the State Library of Queensland. Trace your family story with a family tree – Ancestry.com makes it easy. Click here to access the website to begin tracing your family history! You might be surprised at what you will find. Access will require a free Western Downs Libraries membership. This is available to all residents of the Western Downs, and you can join online upon clicking the link above. Click here to access a large number of Family History research guides and other eResources, […]

Mar, 2017

Extended Loan Periods

By: Sarah Stiller | Tags: | Comments: 0

For a limited time, your local branch is offering extended loan periods and limits. Enjoy a NEW loan limit of 40 items per card and an increased loan time of 56 days. If you’re looking for a sign, here’s the perfect excuse to get stuck into a new series or binge-watch your favourite TV and movies. Discover all ten books of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s Treehouse series! Borrow entire seasons of Grey’s Anatomy! Listen to Stig Wemyss narrate Trent Dalton’s bestseller Boy Swallows Universe… 79 times! Think of the possibilities! […]

Jan, 2017

Lynda.com for Job Hunters!

By: Vanessa Ernst | Tags: adobe, coding, courses, education, excel, industry, learning, Lynda, photography, programming, skills, technology | Comments: 0

Are you a recent graduate from secondary or tertiary education? Perhaps you’re a person who is looking to transition into a new role, industry or organisation? It’s a new year, and the perfect time to gain some new skills. Lynda.com is free for all Queensland public library members, with over 5,000 online courses including business, technology and creative skills. Lynda.com has new courses added every week but many earlier courses remain popular. Some of the most popular include ‘Foundations of programming fundamentals’ (viewed over 8.8 million times), ‘Excel 2013 essential […]

Jan, 2017

School Holiday Activities

By: Sarah Stiller | Tags: | Comments: 0

Each school holidays Western Downs Libraries offer a range of activities for kids to enjoy at each of our branches. Unfortunately we will be unable to offer activities these school holidays. We have a great range of online resources that you can access for free from the comfort of your own home. Find out more… Please follow us on Facebook for updates and to be notified when programming resumes at your Library.

May, 2015

Face-to-Face Technology Help

By: Lisa Harth | Tags: | Comments: 0

Please note that this service is not available at this time. Please follow us on Facebook for updates and to be notified when this service resumes. So you know you need to get some help to master all that gadgetry they keep coming up with but don’t know who to see. Whether you need to start right at the beginning or whether you just need help with a specific device or snazzy function you’d like to master, we’re here to help with … Brilliant self-paced online learning – Click here or Tailored […]