You will find:

* Free WiFi

* Schools Collection inclduing study guides and support materials for HSC

* Online access to databases

* Free Homework Help via Your Tutor..........click here to see how it works!

* Quiet study space

* Books and magazines

* CDs and DVDs

* Multi-media packs

* Literacy resources

* Newspapers & primary source materials

* Free RTA Knowledge Test

* Free access to Internet for homework

* Graphic novel collection

The Library has a special HSC Resources collection to assist you in achieving HSC success. Included in the section are a wide range of study guides, such as Excel and Macquarie, criticisms, prescribed texts and other useful resources.

Port Macquarie Library holds examples of leading past papers collated by the State Library (these are not for loan). Excerpts of these award winning Personal Interest Projects have been digitised by the State Library of NSW, to show excellence in various areas related to the construction of the PIPs.

YourTutor creates an online classroom where students are connected to qualified tutors for one-to-one help with homework, assignments exam preparation and study questions.

yourtutor connects students with expert tutors for live, one-to-one individual learning sessions via the Internet in their Online Classroom.

yourtutor is available for students in Years 4 to 12 at school - Monday to Friday between 4pm and 8pm.

Students can access yourtutor at all of our Libraries or from your own computer (click the login button above).
Subjects covered include:

Mathematics
Maths - Yr 4-10 Maths
Maths - Yr 11-12 General Maths
Maths - Yr 11-12 Intermediate Maths
Maths - Yr 11-12 Specialist/Extension Maths

Science:
Science - Yr 4-10 Science
Science - Yr 11-12 General Science
Science - Yr 11-12 Biology
Science - Yr 11-12 Chemistry
Science - Yr 11-12 Physics

English:
General English
Essay Writing
Assignment Research:(Finding information, organising reports/assignments, etc.) 

Study Skills:
(Time management, note taking skills, revision techniques, etc.)

Databases are collections of online books, journals, newspapers and reference books that are available to you for free.

All you need is your library card!

Take a look at the list of databases.  One step further is with your State Library of NSW library card.

Go National with accessing the  National Library of Australia!

Try these for subject specific suggestions for online information.......

Try:

Inside Break - HSC resources website full of information and links to lectures, library resources, past exams, and more. Established in 2007 as a collaborative project by Warringah, Manly and Pittwater Council libraries,  our partnership has expanded to include public libraries across New South Wales.

This website is very helpful for related texts for the themes

Belonging

Discovery

The Journey

- imaginative, physical and inner

Perspectives

NSW HSC Online - website developed by Charles Sturt University covering, for example, course information on all areas, past exams, study hints and advice for parents.

Try Inside A Dog for suggestions, reviews and author discussions

Check the what's on for school holiday schedule for youth events, competitions, author visits and exhibitions.  Have a suggestion? We'd love to hear it!