Guides: North Metropolitan TAFE Library: Online Resources

Anatomy TV [Primal Pictures] > NMT This link opens in a new window A collection of rotating, layered 3D human anatomy images, with clinical information, case studies and quizzes designed for health, fitness and beauty students.
Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet > NMT This link opens in a new window A very useful database curated by Edith Cowan University covering topics to do with Indigenous Health in Australia such as Cancer, Dementia, Diabetes, Disability and much more.
Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook > NMT This link opens in a new window The Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook (AIDH) provides up-to-date and vital information on more than 500 injectable medicines and is an essential frontline resource ensuring patient safety and quality care
Australian Medicines Handbook > NMT This link opens in a new window An independent, evidence-based national drug reference which offers concise, reliable and comprehensive information with easy-to-find comparative drug data allowing users to compare drugs and make informed prescribing choices.
Berg Fashion Library [Bloomsbury Fashion Central] > NMT This link opens in a new window Berg Fashion Library is a digital hub for research in fashion and dress.
Bloomsbury Visual Arts > NMT This link opens in a new window Combines visual inspiration with practical advice across visual art disciplines: Fashion & Textiles, Design Illustration, Photography, Film & Media, Architecture & Interiors, Marketing & Advertising.
Cochrane Library > NMT This link opens in a new window High-quality, independent evidence for healthcare including reliable evidence from systematic reviews, clinical trials, and more.
Directory of Open Access Journals [DOAJ] > NMT This link opens in a new window DOAJ is a unique and extensive index of diverse open access journals from around the world, driven by a growing community, committed to ensuring quality content is freely available online for everyone. All DOAJ services are free of charge including being indexed. All data is freely available.
EBSCO Online Database > NMT This link opens in a new window A multidisciplinary database which includes journals, images, videos and eBooks in all subject areas.
Gale General OneFile > NMT This link opens in a new window A broad collection of news articles, magazines, books, academic journals, images and video that support general interest research and exploration.
Informit [Multiple Databases] > NMT This link opens in a new window This collection searches across Australian current affairs, economics, humanities, law, literature, politics, social sciences, business, engineering and a large collection of off-air recordings on a multitude of subjects.
Interactive: Human Anatomy [Gale] > NMT This link opens in a new window This database is an innovative learning aid that allows students to examine virtual 3D dissections and immerse themselves in interactive research.
Learning Ground: Indigenous Education Research Database > NMT This link opens in a new window Learning Ground is your gateway to the latest national and international publications focusing on Indigenous education. Learning Ground spans early childhood, post school education, adult learning, and encompasses areas such as cultural diversity, parent and community engagement, wellbeing, identity and oral language.
MIMS Online > NMT This link opens in a new window Authoritative information about medications, descriptions, prescriptions and interactions. (Note: only four users can be online at any one time.)
PlantFile Online > NMT This link opens in a new window
If the database opens in trial mode please refresh your browser and the subscription will open. This database contains over 3,580 plant species and over 5,200 cultivars from both the southern and northern hemispheres, accompanied by 14,000 images.
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ProQuest Database > NMT This link opens in a new window This database including journals, images, videos and eBooks on all subject areas.
VOCEDplus > NMT This link opens in a new window VOCEDplus is a free international research database for tertiary education, especially as it relates to workforce needs, skills development, and social inclusion. It encompasses vocational education and training (VET), higher education, adult and community education, informal learning, and VET in Schools. It is international in scope and contains over 70,000 English language records, many with links to full text documents.
Western Australian Legislation > NMT This link opens in a new window Search here for all Western Australian Legislation
World Book Online > NMT This link opens in a new window The World Book Web is a suite of online research tools including encyclopaedia articles, primary source collections, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related websites.
World Wide English > NMT This link opens in a new window World Wide English is a suite of online English courses focusing on real life communication skills for work, study and life in English-speaking environments.

Directory of Open Acess Books [DOAB] > NMT This link opens in a new window DOAB is a community-driven discovery service that indexes and provides access to scholarly, peer-reviewed open access books and helps users to find trusted open access book publishers. All DOAB services are free of charge and all data is freely available.
EBSCO eBooks > NMT This link opens in a new window eBooks on a range of topics including arts, social sciences and general interest.
Gale eBooks > NMT This link opens in a new window A collection of eBooks and encyclopaedias on health, fitness, management, business, education, hospitality and community services.
Knovel: Engineering and Construction > NMT This link opens in a new window A collection of eBooks covering engineering, construction and science.
O'Reilly for Higher Education > NMT This link opens in a new window This digital platform has books, videos, learning paths, case studies, interactive tutorials and audio books on a range of topics from programming, IT networking, project management, graphic design to business strategy, as well as code snippets, certification preparation materials, practice exercises and training videos.

FAQ - How to Access the O'Reilly Database Please use these instructions when logging on to the O'Reilly eBook Database.

Ovid Health and Nursing eBooks > NMT This link opens in a new window A collection of nursing and medical eBooks and online dictionaries.
ProQuest eBook Central > NMT This link opens in a new window A collection of eBooks across many academic and professional subject areas.

Alexander Street Video Collections > NMT This link opens in a new window Collections include Counseling and Therapy in Video and Teachers TV from Education in Video. (Nursing Education in Video will not be renewed in 2022)
Beamafilm > NMT This link opens in a new window A large collection of streaming video
EduTV [Informit] > NMT This link opens in a new window Select the "Only Show Content I have Full Access to" limit and the Video / Sound limit under Content Type before searching. EduTV includes programs broadcast on free-to-air and pay TV channels such as The History Channel, National Geographic, BBC Knowledge and Discovery.
Films on Demand > NMT This link opens in a new window A collection of online videos covering multiple subjects including business, arts, architecture, automotive, health, languages and science.
Safetyhub WHS Videos > NMT This link opens in a new window A large collection of workplace health and safety videos in a range of areas and occupations.

Standards Australia Online > NMT This link opens in a new window
Standards Australia Help and Access > NMT This link opens in a new window A complete listing of all the Australian and New Zealand Standards that you require for your work and study.
Australian Building Codes Board > NMT This link opens in a new window Access to the Australian Building Codes Board is free, and both staff and students can register.

NMT - Discover the online journal databases The video promotes a number of databases available to staff and students through the NMT Libraries. It provides an overview of the advantages and benefits of database, and highlighting some of the valuable tools to make finding content easier. 2:01 minutes
EBSCOhost basic search This tutorial demonstrates how to create a Basic Search using EBSCOhost.
EBSCOhost advanced search This tutorial demonstrates how to use Advanced Searching on the EBSCOhost interface with the Guided Style Find Fields.
ProQuest basic search 2:21 minutes
ProQuest advanced search How to use the advanced search function in Proquest
Proquest eBook Central How to search effectively in Proquest eBook Central
How to search Proquest - NMT NMT created video to help with peer reviewed research in Proquest

North Metropolitan TAFE Library: Online Resources

Subject Specific Online Resources

Art and Design

Building Drafting, Design & Construction

Business Finance and Management

Community Services and Counselling

Conservation, Horticulture and Landscaping

Education and Childcare

Engineering

Environmental Monitoring & Technology

Hair and Beauty

Hospitality

Massage

Media, Film & TV

Library Studies

ICT

Laboratory Operations

Music

Nursing and Health

Sport and Fitness

Tourism and Events

Trades

Workplace Health and Safety