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Database login

To access the database go to the Library Databases A-Z listing.

You will be asked to log in with your Holmesglen email and password.

Welcome to the Informit help guide

In this guide you can find:

Information on how to log in to Informit
A brief description of Informit databases
Tips for searching through Informit
Saving and exporting search results
Details on how to contact the Library for assistance

What is Informit?

Informit is a source of research from Australian, New Zealand and Asia Pacific researchers, publishers, associations and peak professional bodies.The collection includes books, scholarly journals and videos from sectors such as health, engineering, business, humanities, science and law.

Search all Informit databases concurrently - for a broad search or if you are unsure which Informit database is most relevant to your subject.

Search an individual database - for precise and targeted search result related specifically to your subject area or topic.

Informit - search all databases

Informit Advanced Search
For searching Informit databases concurrently

Informit databases

Searching individual databases

To search the databases using the links below please use the Search box at the top of the database page. Type your search straight into the search box or select Advanced Search.

A+ Education via Informit
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Covers curriculum, adult education, early childhood education, primary, secondary and higher education, education policy, education theory and practice, teaching methods, teacher training, school management, special education and student learning. (Full text articles: 2000- ; Index: 1978-)
Australian Public Affairs via Informit
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Informit APAFT (formerly known as Australian Public Affairs Full Text) provides critical insights into Australian society. The collection includes articles on topics such as current affairs, economics, humanities, law, literature, politics and social sciences, from over 550 journals. (Full text articles: 1995- ; Index: 1978-)
Business Collection via Informit
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Cover all broad business fields, including: accounting, career development, commercial law, commodities, corporate governance, e-business, economics, employment, human resources, labour, management, marketing, occupational health, taxation, and unions. (Full text publications: 1993- ; Index: 1993-)
Engineering Collection via Informit
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Provides access to full text resources across all engineering disciplines. (Full text publications: 1973- ; Index: 1973-)
Families and Society Collection via Informit
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Content includes peer-reviewed journals from government and specialist organisations tackling modern debates on topics including non-traditional families, parenting, marriage, divorce, division of labour, working mothers, birth rates and ageing.
Health Collection via Informit
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Content includes research articles, reports and case studies of practical support to anyone studying or working in therapeutic, diagnostic and preventative health roles. Current topics of interest including ageing and aged care, child health and breastfeeding, indigenous health issues, mental health and rehabilitation. (Full text publications: 1977- ; Index: 1977-)
Humanities and Social Sciences Collection via Informit
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Provides access to full content from a range of journals, monographs and books, conference proceedings, research papers and reference materials. Subject coverage includes: Aboriginal and indigenous studies, arts, history, law, literary studies, media, political science and sociology. (Full text publications: 1940- ; Index: 1940-)