Search our library catalogue by clicking here. You can search for new items, reserve them and renew items you already have on loan (prior to the due date).  You can even check your own borrower history and alter your borrower details. Click here if you want to try our new simplified Kids Catalogue.

Computer catalogues (with easy to use instructions) are located near the library circulation desk for your use. The library catalogue consists of items from the TAFE SA Berri Campus, Berri Public Library, Barmera Public Library and Glossop High School campuses (both Senior and Middle school).

One computer can be used to access the LEARN catalogue which lists all items in TAFE libraries in SA. Catalogues of other TAFE SA Library Resource Centres are accessible at
http://www.libraries.tafesa.edu.au

The library has free Internet access on four computers and is a Wireless Internet Hotspot. One hour and half hour timeslots may be booked at the Circulation desk. We ask that under 18 users complete an Internet Use Agreement form before accessing the Internet in the library for the first time. Please respect this agreement at all times.

A full copy of the agreement can be accessed on the Public Net Web site.

The Berri Library & Information Centre offers wireless connection to the public libraries ‘free’ Internet service. If you are bringing in your own laptop or PDA and wish to use our Internet connection you will need:
- To register to use the wireless access and obtain your login and password
- A wireless network interface card, 802.11b or 802.11g
- To configure your laptop to use the Library's Internet connection
- Compatible headphones if you plan to use audio files

All registered Berri Library & Information Centre customers can access a number of subscription based databases via the World Wide Web.

Most of these databases require a Username and/or Password before access will be granted. Please refer to the database descriptions and access details below. Phone the Berri Library on 8595-2666 if you require assistance.

Gale Health & Wellness Resource Center & Alternative Health Module (back)

Internet Address: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/sa_berri?db=HWRC
Coverage: 1997- current month
Access Details: Type in an X Barcode (provided by library staff) and click the Proceed button to access the database. You may access this database from home if you have Internet access.
Description: Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, Herbal remedies, and alternative or complementary treatments, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. Material contained in this dates from 1997 and is meant for informational use only.

E-Library (back)

Internet Address: http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/au
Coverage: current (with back file)
Access Details: User ID: berrilibrary Password: (provided by Berri library staff)
Description: eLibrary® is the ultimate resource for digital full text and multimedia. It combines remarkable content with innovative technologies that deliver next-generation search features, online applications, personalization tools, video and interactive content, and much more. Collections include full text from over 2,100 periodical, news, and e-book sources; over 3 million pictures, maps, websites, audio and video files; custom study units, quizzes, and syllabus tools. 

Britannica Encyclopedia  (back)

Internet Address: http://library.eb.com.au/storelibrarycard?id=berri
Coverage: online encyclopedia with current information
Access Details: The Internet Address (URL) above requires you to enter a valid Berri Library & Information Centre borrower barcode to access Britannica Online.
Description: Britannica Online is an online encyclopedia that provides access to over 150,00 articles as well as news headlines, Gateway to the Classics, great web links, graphics and multimedia.  It also includes and extensive world atlas integrated with Google Maps, a special section on Australia, including "Australia in Focus" and "Discover Australia".

 Tumblebooks (e-books for e-kids) (back)

Internet Address: http://www.tumblebooklibrary.com
Coverage: online collection of animated talking picture books for children
Access Details: User ID: berri Password: (provided by Berri library staff)
Click on the 'submit' button. You may access this service from home if you have internet access.
Description: The Tumblebook Library is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books) TumblePuzzles, TumbleQuizzes and TumbleResources.  Tumblebooks are created from existing picture books which have been licensed from children's book publishers and converted to TumbleBook format.

Your Tutor (homework help) (back)

Internet Address: http://salibraries.yourtutor.com.au/
Coverage: online tutoring service that connects students to expert tutors
Access Details: must be a registered Berri Library borrower.  See library staff (phone 8595 2666) for a special access barcode number
Description: free online tutoring service available from Monday to Friday (4pm - 8pm) for easy instantaneous help with Maths, English, Science, Research and Study Skills from friendly, helpful tutors.

Press Display  (back)

Internet Address: http://library.pressdisplay.com
Coverage: online full-text newspaper service
Access Details: must be a registered SA public library borrower.  See library staff (phone 8595 2666) for a special access barcode number
Description: PressDisplay provides instant online access to today's newspapers from around the world in full-colour, full-page format. Read a newspaper in your own language with over 1000 titles to choose from.

Computer School.Net  (back)

Internet Address: http://www.thecomputerschool.net/library_logins/library_logins.php
Coverage: online learning service for popular computer software
Access Details: must be a registered Berri or Barmera Library borrower.  See library staff (phone 8595 2666) for a username and password
Description: learn about the basics to using a computer, surfing the internet and even find out about how to use popular Microsoft applications like MS-Word and MS-Excel. The Computer School is funded by your local Berri Barmera Council library and if you are a member it is free to use.     

Internet Search Engines (back)

IX Quick	AlltheWeb	Bing
Google	WebWombat Australian search engine	Anzwers Australian search engine

Need a hand to find information, but do not know where to start?
Click on the 'Ask a Librarian' link to access the State Library of South Australia's research assistance page. The Ask a Librarian page is manned 24 hours a day by librarians across the country.

Ask the Librarian

The periodical collection covers a wide range of interests and subject areas. Titles are included to support TAFE studies and Senior High School subjects as well as general interest topics for public borrowers. Current issues are not for loan until release of the next issue. "Choice" magazine is available for use in the library only and all back issues are kept behind the circulation desk. CDs that accompany magazines are also kept at the desk. Magazines are available for a two week loan period.