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Research support

Library staff can answer your questions or assist you with finding resources to help with your studies. Contact us or pop in to the library.

We also offer one-on-one sessions for research and learning support. If you would like to book a session to discuss your research needs in depth please fill out the form here.

EDS Search Bar 

EBSCO Discovery Service allows you to search the Library physical items alongside many of our digital e-resources. These include Databases, e-books, article PDFs.

Learn more about EDS.

Koha online catalogue

The library Koha catalogue enables you to search the library’s physical resources and view your library account.

Learn more about Koha.

Subject guides

The Library has compiled subject guides to assist you within your area of study.

Special Collections

Special collection items are for library use only, you can request them from a librarian. The collection includes student publications, limited edition or delicate books, and ephemera. These Items are searchable on the catalogue.

Student publications

Hard copies of student publications are available to view in the library. Some items are also available as PDFs.

New books​

The most recently acquired books are displayed in the library on the New Books shelves and available on Lists (at the top left of the library Koha catalogue).

Public Libraries

In addition to the Whitecliffe Library, it is a good idea to become a member of your local public library. The public library gives you access to print resources as well as digital content such as e-books, movie streaming, and databases. ​​

Te Puna Search & Interloans

Search New Zealand Libraries on Te Puna search. Postgraduate students can request items via our interloan service. Undergraduate students can request interloans via your public library (there may be a charge for this service at the public library).

Specialist Research Libraries

There are a number of research libraries you can access: