HSC Study Support at Maitland Libraries
Published on 25/03/2026
- High quality research material
- Books and past papers available
- Free online resources
Whether you’re deep in study or just getting started, Maitland Libraries has resources to support you through your HSC - from academic databases and past papers to physical books you can borrow and take home.
You can also visit any of our spaces to study!
| At the library | Online |
| Study Guide Books The library holds physical copies of the Excel Success One HSC series, covering core HSC subjects. These are available to borrow from your local library location at the Student Support Shelf. |
Gale Databases Maitland Libraries provides free access to Gale’s suite of academic databases, available online with your library membership. These cover a wide range of HSC subjects and include peer-reviewed articles, reference material, and subject-specific content suitable for research assignments and deeper study. You can access the Gale databases from home at any time — all you need is your library login. Check it out here. |
| HSC Society and Culture Personal Interest Projects (PIPs). Coming soon to East Maitland Library! |
State Library of NSW The State Library offers study resources for HSC students, including access to databases and online reference tools. |
| Past Papers Past HSC papers are also available for exam practice and review. To find books and past papers in our collection, search for "HSC past paper" in the library catalogue and place a hold on the one you want to request. You can find these across our branches on the Student Support Shelf. |
NSW Government Past Exams and Standards Material The NSW Education Standards Authority publishes example responses, past papers, and marking guidelines for all HSC courses. |
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ATARNotes+ (Coming Soon) Plus Neap English mini-guides with summaries, characters, themes, practice questions and tips for planning and writing essays. |
Upcoming Events and Study Support
Keep an eye on this space for HSC support events running in September and October.