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Need to research an assignment, find some background for a project or just want to know more about a particular topic? 

If you have a State Library of South Australia membership, you already have access to Informit Explore, and it’s free. 

Informit Explore is a research database with a strong focus on Australian and New Zealand content. It brings together articles, videos and other resources covering a wide range of subjects, making it a useful place to start when you’re looking for trustworthy information. 

Topics to explore

There’s plenty to explore, including: 

  • Australian history: from Federation and wartime Australia to the Stolen Generations and the women’s movement 

  • Indigenous studies: including reconciliation, land rights, Indigenous health and the legacy of the Mabo decision 

  • Health: health systems, body image, alcohol, pandemics and more 

  • Psychology: behaviour, anxiety, depression and how people interact in groups 

  • Politics and society: democracy, foreign policy, gender, crime and social issues 

  • Business and economics: the gig economy, inflation, flexible work and the gender pay gap 

  • Literature and the arts: Australian literature, creative writing, visual art, music and drama 

  • Media and popular culture: explore the way media and entertainment shape our culture 

  • Environment and sustainability: climate change, biodiversity, food security and renewable energy 

  • Technology: artificial intelligence, algorithms, 3D printing and computer networks 

Not sure where to start?  

Informit Explore has topic pages that provide an introduction to different subjects and point you towards useful articles and resources. It can be particularly handy if you're new to academic research or simply want to get beyond the first page of Google.  

And you don't need to be sitting in the Library to use it.  

Start using Informit Explore today 

State Library members can access Informit Explore online from home, the bus or train, your favourite cafe or at school or Uni. 

Don't have a State Library membership?

Join the State Library today!

So next time you’re faced with an assignment, a research rabbit hole or a question you want answered, have a look at what’s available through your Library membership. 

 

Image: Drawing of a scene showing a river and trees,1873. SLSA: B 73660