Online Databases

Databases provide access to a huge range of online resources, including thousands of journal and newspaper articles in full text, greatly extending our collections.

Hastings District Libraries subscribe to a wide range of databases. These are listed below, with other recommended databases.

Most are available to use from home - use your library card number for login ID.

To use in the library (no charge) please ask at the Reference Desk upstairs in Hastings Library or at the Issue Desks at Havelock North & Flaxmere Libraries. Usual printing charges apply.

Ancestry Library Edition

Library Access

Conditions:
Access from library only

Ancestry Library Edition is a tool created for libraries for genealogy and history researchers.  

It provides:

  • Instant access to a wide range of resources
  • Records from the United States
  • Records the United Kingdom
  • Some census records from Australia, Canada and Germany also available

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) only.

Australia / New Zealand Reference Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

This database gives access to thousands of full text articles and includes:

  • Leading international, Australian & New Zealand periodicals - magazines & newspapers
  • Reference books
  • Biographies (full text) 
  • An image collection of thousands of photos, maps and flags

Access Notes:
Click on the EBSCOhost Web link, select Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre then click Continue. Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Biography Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Biographies (including New Zealanders), full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals.

Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as:

  • Birth and death year
  • Nationality
  • Ethnicity
  • Occupation or gender
  • Or a combination

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Books and Authors

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

A database for book lovers to enjoy and explore:

  • Books
  • Authors
  • Genres
  • Topics
  • Readalikes
  • Award winners
  • Librarian's favorites lists

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Breakout

Library Access

Conditions:
Access from library only

Search Breakout for scholarships, awards and grants relevant to:

  • New Zealand students
  • Researchers
  • Sports people
  • Artists
  • Also for professional development

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) only.

Brookers Online Databases

Library Access

Conditions:
Access from library only

Brookers Online databases give access to New Zealand legislation and case law.

Keep up to date with case law using Briefcase and Viewcase.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge). For assistance in using the database, please ask at Hastings Library.

Columbia Granger's World of Poetry

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Columbia Granger's Poetry Database contains:

  • Poetry found in anthologies
  • Collected and selected works for individual poets 
  • Includes 250,000 full text poems
  • Commentaries on famous poems
  • Biographies of leading poets.

Access Notes:
Click EBSCOhost Web link, then select Columbia Grainger's Poetry Database. Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home.

Discovering Collection

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

A comprehensive database aimed at primary and high school students. Interesting browsing for adults too! Covers:

  • Biographies ,
  • Literature,
  • History of U.S.A and the world, 
  • Science and technology
  • World cultures. 
  • Contains a multimedia gallery contains photos, maps, sound, video clips. 

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Find answers to your homework questions here.

Has searches at three levels:  junior, student, or the full encyclopedia.

A huge range of topics covered.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Fundview

Library Access

Conditions:
Access from library only

Looking for funding for your community organisation?  Fundview is here to help!

This is an extensive database of New Zealand funders, updated frequently.

Also contains helpful advice on related topics, such as making applications

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) only.

General OneFile

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Access at your fingertips to thousands of full text news, articles and research.

These are sourced from a huge range of international newspapers, magazines and periodicals.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Health and Wellness Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Find up-to-date health information and research in full text magazines, journals, newspaper articles. 

Also includes the Alternative Medicine section.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply. Material contained in this Resource Centre is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be viewed as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

History Resource Centre : World

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

For history lovers of all ages, the History Resource Centre covers world history from the earliest times to the present. 

Great for homework questions.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Index New Zealand

Looking for an article in a New Zealand newspaper or magazine?  Use Index New Zealand (INNZ) to search for articles on your chosen subject. 

Not full text - if article is not held locally, ask about Interloaning it from another library.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home.

Literature Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

For students, teachers, readers of all ages, book clubs, in fact anyone who loves literature.

Use the Literature Resource Centre to find information on authors and their works.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

MasterFile Premier

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Designed specifically for public libraries, MasterFile Premier provides full text artles dating as far back as 1975.

Covers virtually every subject area of general interest.

Access Notes:
Click on EBSCOhost Web button, then select MasterFile Premier. Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Newztext

Library Access

Conditions:
Access from library only

The Knowledge Basket's Newztext is a searchable archive of full text articles in many of New Zealand's key publications - business, marketing, primary production and medicine, newspapers,  including up to date INL material and The Herald and The Herald classifieds.

NoveList

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

NoveList is a fiction database for all ages, providing information on thousands of fiction titles. 

Finding books, authors and other content is quick and simple. 

Very useful for fiction readers, book club members, library staff, students and teachers.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Search Opposing Viewpoints for information covering both sides of social issues.

Excellent if you are in a debate (formal or not) or for homework.  Not just for students though  - interesting for adults to browse. Easy to use too!

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Oxford Art Online

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

An excellent resource for anyone interested in art or studying art history.

Explore art and art forms, life and works of artists, styles, cultures, and time periods.

Thousands of images of art works available. 

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Oxford English Dictionary

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Here at your finger tips are 20 volumes of The Oxford English Dictionary! 

The accepted authority on the evolution of the English language, covering the evolution of  words from across the English-speaking world. 

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Oxford Music Online

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Music lovers - this is the database for you! 

Access to multiple music reference resources in one location. 

Covers all periods, from the study of music to the way it is performed. 

Subjects include composers, performers, conductors, individual works, instruments and notation, forms and genres. 

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

ProQuest Science Journals

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Covers applied and general science journals (full text). Provides easy access for study, research and teaching.

Keep up-to-date with the lastest news, research and developments in over 100 different scientific fields. 

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Student Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

A comprehensive reference source for senior high school and tertiary students. 

Subjects covered include include geography, culture, history, literature, people, science and health.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

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