SACE Research Skills Online

Description

This digital visit aims to help students get the edge on research by gaining skills to learn independently using State Library of South Australia and Libraries SA (South Australia's local libraries) collections and resources.

Interested? Please email SLSAEducation@sa.gov.au to secure your digital visit.

Whether its exploring ideas and interests for SACE Stage 1 Exploring Identities and Futures and Stage 2 Activating Identities and Futures or locating authoritative and credible information sources for your chosen SACE subject assessments, we have it covered.

Join the State Library and enjoy free access to a wide variety of  eResource + databases, including full-text articles and abstracts, magazines, scholarly journals, newspapers, encyclopedias and lots more.

Join a local library and explore collections and resources through the Digital Library, which provides easy access to eBooks, eAudiobooks and databases.

Get the edge on research

Students will learn to:

• Increase their knowledge and understanding of what sources of information are available.
• Refine complex search queries to find relevant information.
• Learn to navigate the library’s extensive range of free e resources + databases.
• Understand the importance of being a critical and creative thinker in today’s world.
• Access tools to critically analyse information.

Welcome to the State Library 

The following welcome video has been created for year 7 to 12 school students. It provides an overview of the State Library of South Australia's history, collection items, storage facilities, digitisation programs, exhibitions, buildings, study spaces, our Librarians, becoming a member and much more.

Prefect bunker

A humorous video co-designed by secondary school students for their peers showing the importance of credible sources available at the State Library of SA to assist students with their Research Project.

Post digital visit

Please assist us by completing the appropriate survey after you have attended our program.

• Learner survey-SACE Research Skills Online
• Educator survey-SACE Research Skills Online

More to explore

• At the State Library of South Australia explore more great resources in The Collection, Library Guides and Digital Collections.
• Search like a librarian
• Research tips for students
• Using the State Library catalogue
• Study resources for students 
• Home Access to eResources
• Search the A - Z eResources and databases

FAQs

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid (metered) street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

There is on-street disabled parking available on the nearby roads. View more information and maps of Adelaide City Council's Disability parking for permit holders.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays.  The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include quiet study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the State Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 12 to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.