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About the guide

This guide brings together the essential resources for HSC English, especially those that are useful for studying the Advanced and Extension courses.

It includes key eresources and websites that can help you find the best information and can be used anywhere as a Library member.

You should also refer to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) website for English which contains useful information about the syllabus, assessment and reporting. You can also find links to past HSC exam papers. 

HSC at the Library

Notice

READING ROOMS & SERVICES

Temporary closure of the Macquarie Street building

The Macquarie Street building, including the Bashir Reading Room, is temporarily closed for a major refurbishment until late 2025.

During the building work, all reading room services (except study rooms and the Children’s Library), along with a temporary bookshop and cafe, are available in the Mitchell building.

Please enter the Library via the Mitchell building on Shakespeare Place.

For more information and FAQs, visit Transforming the Macquarie Street building.