Online Resources

eBooks, eAudio Books & Digital Magazines

The Victor Harbor Library, as part of LibrariesSA, offer a large collection of downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks and Digital Magazines including classics, new releases, nonfiction and bestsellers for all ages. All titles can be accessed through the LibrariesSA Digital Library.

LinkedIn Learning

Turn on. Log in. Get smart ... let the learning begin.

LinkedIn Learning is a premium online learning resource offering thousands of short courses in business, technology, design, animation, photography, music, personal development, using the web & more! To get started you'll need a Library Membership.

Be Connected

Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative committed to increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians. Be Connected aims to empower everyone to use the internet and everyday technology to thrive in our digital world.

Through the free Be Connected online resources, Australians will be able to learn the basics of using digital devices and the internet.

Family History Help

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition is available to access at the Victor Harbor Library in person via our public computers.

Ancestry Library Edition provides access to an extensive range of genealogical resources from the United States and United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. Also provides limited Australian coverage.

State Library of South Australia - Family History

A useful guide for family history research.

Encounter Bay Family History Group

The Encounter Bay Family History Group are a self-help group and their purpose is to help people discover their family histories, share research experiences and provide a service to members of the public.

If you would like in-person help with a family history project the EBFHG meet at the Library every Monday afternoon from 1-3pm. Follow the link or call the Library on 8551 0730 to make a booking.

Fantastic Fiction

Fantastic Fiction is a database that provides bibliographic information for fiction authors. Over 30,000 authors, 350,000 books and 20,000 book series are listed.

Australian Dictionary of Biography

The Australian Dictionary of Biography is Australia's pre-eminent dictionary of national biography. In it you will find concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of the lives of significant and representative persons in Australian history.

SAcommunity

SAcommunity is a database of South Australian community services. It includes information about government, non-government, community based and some private sector organisations that provide services for the South Australian community in the areas of health, welfare, housing, education, community participation, information, legal services, arts and recreation.

Trove

Trove is a free search service, with over 100 million Australian and online resources, Trove is an unrivalled repository of Australian material. Trove is for all Australians. Whether you are tracing your family history, doing professional research, reading for pleasure, teaching or studying, Trove can help.

Libraries SA App

Download the LibrariesSA App to your smartphone and log in with your library card number. Use the app to browse our library items online and place holds. The App will save your card information so you don't have to sign in every time you want to place a hold, and you can access your digital library card on your phone when you visit the library - no need to carry your physical card.

If you require any help accessing these online services our staff are happy to assist over the phone - 8551 0730