Online Databases
Read thousands of articles in journals and newspaper, and explore many other resources online. Hastings District Libraries subscribe to a wide range of databases, greatly extending our collections.
Most are available to use from home. To log in, use your library card number, also your library PIN number in some cases.
Some of these databases will also be searchable through our new Catalogue, from 16 May 2013. These have the topic Kōtui Database.
To use in the libraries (no charge) please ask at the upstairs desk in Hastings Library or at the desks at Havelock North & Flaxmere Libraries. Usual printing charges apply.
Academic OneFileAccess at your fingertips to thousands of full text news and research articles. These are sourced from a huge range of international newspapers, magazines and periodicals. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. Millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, enabling researchers to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily. Access Notes:
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Access to journal articles & referenceBelow are links to great news, journals & information websites which you can use free of charge, either:
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Ancestry Library EditionAncestry Library Edition is a tool created for libraries for genealogy and history researchers. It provides Instant access to a wide range of resources
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Australia / New Zealand Reference CentreThis database gives access to thousands of full text articles and includes:
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Biography in ContextBiographies (including New Zealanders), full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as:
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Books and AuthorsBook lovers can enjoy and explore:
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BreakoutSearch Breakout for scholarships, awards and grants relevant to:
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Britannica Library EditionAvailable free 24/7 using your library card! All the information from the multi-volume Encyclopedia Britannica, plus the advantages of our linked-in, multimedia world. Includes audio and video clips, links to recommended websites. Find trusted information for your homework questions. Covers a huge range of topics. Search at three levels: Junior - aged 6-10 years, Student - aged 10 - 14 years, Full encyclopedia - older students & adults Have a look at the guided tour pdf. Access Notes:
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Brookers BriefCase & ViewCase DatabasesBrookers BriefCaseA comprehensive index of over 120,000 cases, sourced from a variety of New Zealand Courts and Tribunals and updated daily. ViewCaseGives access to full text PDFs of over 63,000 judgements from the Privy Council New Zealand Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court. The PDFs are generally searchable and may be downloaded for printing purposes. Updated daily. (Note: Look for the link to ViewCase at the top of each case. Click on the link to open a pdf of the judgement.) Access Notes:
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Brookers Online DatabasesBrookers Online databases give access to New Zealand legislation and case law including:
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Contemporary Women's IssuesFull-text articles on women's issues, including social, environmental, educational and family concerns. Contemporary Women's Issues compiles into a single collection, often overlooked and hard-to-find newsletters and NGO research reports to which most libraries do not subscribe. You will also find literature from leading research institutes and grass roots organisations that is rarely indexed or cataloged. Access Notes:
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DISCovering CollectionA comprehensive database aimed at primary and high school students. Interesting browsing for adults too! Covers:
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Findmypast Australia & IrelandResearch your family history online using findmypast Australia and Ireland. Gives access to family history records for Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea and Ireland. Please note
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Findmypast UKResearch your family history online with findmypast UK. Findmypast.co.uk is a database of family history records from the United Kingdom. There are millions of individual records taken from censuses, parish records, military records and passenger lists. Please note
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FundViewLooking 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:
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Global Issues in ContextGlobal Issues in Context Offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are hundreds of continuously updated issue and country portals that bring together a variety of specially selected, highly relevant sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues. Each of these gateway pages includes an overview, unique "perspectives" articles written by local experts, reference, periodical, primary source and statistical information. Rich multimedia - including podcasts, video, and interactive graphs - enhance each portal. Access Notes:
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Health and Wellness Resource CentreFind up-to-date health information and research in full text magazines, journals, newspaper articles. Also includes the Alternative Medicine section. Access Notes:
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Index New ZealandLooking 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:
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Literature Resource CentreFor 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:
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Maori Land Court Minute Book Index DatabaseThe Māori Land Court Minute Book Index database provides easy and quick access to over 1100 minute books between 1865 and 1910, from the Taitokerau, Waikato-Maniapoto, Tairawhiti, Waiariki, Aotea, Takitimu, and Waipounamu Maori Land Court Districts. Access Notes:
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MasterFile PremierDesigned specifically for public libraries, MasterFile Premier provides full text articles dating as far back as 1975. Covers virtually every subject area of general interest. Access Notes:
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New Zealand IndexThe Knowledge Basket's New Zealand Index is a searchable collection of New Zealand related databases. They can be searched individually or simultaneously and include 14 collections at present. Most do not have full text articles, just a short abstract. The FAQ has information about where to obtain full text article or ask at your library. Check Help with searching NZ Index for a list of the databases. Also see What's New in the NZ Index Database.
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NewztextThe Knowledge Basket's Newztext is a searchable archive of full text articles in many of New Zealand's key publications. Also includes many metropolitan and provincial newspapers, e.g. The Herald, The Dominion, National Business Review and Hawke's Bay Today (from 2008). Also Radio NZ & Scoop newswires. Also many NZ magazines. |
Opposing Viewpoints in ContextSearch 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:
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Oxford Art OnlineAn 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:
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Oxford English DictionaryHere at your finger tips are 20 volumes of the OED - Oxford English Dictionary! The accepted authority on the evolution of the English language, covering the evolution of words from across the English-speaking world, the OED has been relaunched to include new features... Access Notes:
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Oxford Music OnlineMusic lovers - this is the database for you! Access to multiple music reference resources in one location. Covers all period and topics, 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:
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Press DisplayPress Display is here! Access to thousands of newspapers from around the world in full colour, full page format. Read the latest editions of national and local newspapers in a range of languages. Browse articles, pictures, notices, advertisements and classifieds. International newspapers include The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne), The Australian, The Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the big UK dailies, Le Figaro, le Monde and hundreds more... Papers are available for 60 days from date of publication, are fully searchable, with print, email, translation and audio options. There is good coverage of New Zealand newspapers... |
ProQuest Science JournalsCovers 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:
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RDS Business and IndustryA broad-based business information database. Focuses on facts, figures, events and market information about companies, industries, products and markets. It covers all industries and is international in scope. B&I draws content from over 1,800 trade and industry publications, regional, national and international newspapers, business dailies and newsletters. Access Notes:
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RDS Business and Management PracticesBusiness & Management Practices content focuses on practical approaches to management processes and methods. It provides real-world know-how about business planning, decision making, how businesses adopt and implement new technologies and techniques, and plan for change or expansion. Rreal-life applications, case studies, and explicit "how-to" guidelines. Accesses more than 300 current professional and trade journals, plus 1,000+ general business journals and newspapers . Access Notes:
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Science in ContextNew! Science in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience. Access Notes:
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Student Resources in ContextA comprehensive reference source for senior high school and tertiary students. Subjects covered include geography, culture, history, literature, people, science and health. Access Notes:
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Virtual Reference LibraryGale Virtual Reference Library is a searchable database of encyclopedias and reference books. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. A wide range of topics covered... Access Notes:
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World History in ContextFor history lovers of all ages, World History in Context covers world history from the earliest times to the present. Great also for homework questions. Access Notes:
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