Looking for the latest research information to include in your assignments?
Search library eResources to discover online journal articles, online videos, newspapers, eBooks, encyclopedias and more.
NEW vLearn Digital Videos - watch on your computer now. Access using your DEC username and password. See the full list here.
Descriptions and user guides are listed on the About eResources page.
How do I use eResources?
- Select a relevant database below OR choose a Subject Guide and click on the Databases tab on that guide.
- Log in using either your DEC TAFE username and password or a local password.
- Enter your search terms.
- Use the Help function within each database, ask your local library staff for advice or use the user guides and tutorials on the About eResources page.
- Set up an alert for new content in selected databases - use the guides here.
Select an eResource to search:
vLearn Digital Videos
Educational videos are streamed to your computer. See the full list of titles and descriptions here.
The vLearn Player will detect whether you have the current version of Microsoft Silverlight and, if not present, provide a link to download and install. There are no restrictions on the number of views or number of users that can view the video at one time.
Teachers can access program support notes for individual titles from the Illawarra staff Intranet.
What is a local password?
- Local passwords are required for local campus or Illawarra only eResource subscriptions. Look for titles marked with an asterisk *.
- Please contact your library for more information or use the passwords request form.
- Staff can also obtain local passwords from the staff intranet.
- OTEN students - please contact your local library for passwords to the databases marked ^.
Did you know you can ask library staff for assistance and training in using the eResources?
Simply contact your library for more details or visit the Training and Tours page for information about training sessions offered at your library.