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Searching in databases is a great way to ensure you're getting the best possible search results. Try these databases to find resources that are most relevant to your discipline.
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Did you know that there are many great textbooks and resources that are available for free?
Open Educational Resources (OER) are defined by UNESCO as
“… teaching, learning and research materials in any medium – digital or otherwise – that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation and redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions....”
The following textbooks are examples of resources that are 100% free and available for you to use during your degree and beyond!
Visitors from beyond the Grave: Ghosts in World Literature by For information about OER's, please see our guide.
Useful resources for understanding your topic and finding the right keywords to use in your searching.
The Oxford Companion to English Literature by 
Historical Dictionary of Gothic Literature by 
Encyclopedia of Language and Education by Use these links to access free resources from the NSW State Library and the Australia National Library.
This guide has been created by University of Newcastle Librarians who work with your schools to make sure you have access to the resources you need. The Librarians supporting english, writing, languages and linguistics are:
