Encyclopedias & Reference

Darebin Libraries members have access to our range of free encyclopedias and reference tools to help with homework, research projects and more!

Log in using your library membership number (found on the back of your card) and 6 digit PIN where required. 

Australian Dictionary of Biography

Search over 10,000 biographies of people who were significant in Australian history.

Better Health Channel

The Better Health Channel provides health and medical information to improve the health and wellbeing of people and the communities they live in. Fully funded by
the Victorian Government.

Britannica Library

Search for any topic with this educational resource for kids and adults. Bonus
features include dictionary and research tools.

The Law Handbook

Victoria's most trusted practical guide to the law since 1977.

Oxford Reference

Oxford Reference is the premier online reference product, spanning 25 different subject areas, bringing together 2 million digitized entries across Oxford University Press's Dictionaries, Companions and Encyclopedias.     

World Book Online

A fun and easy-to-use resource for kids, students or for advanced research. Includes a timeline for different subjects and much more.