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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

  • New! Now includes the following New Zealand records:
    • New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1853-1981
    • Maori Voter and Electoral Rolls 1908 & 1919
    • Naturalisations 1843-1981
    • City & Area Directories 1866-1955
    • Jury Lists 1842-1962
    • Maori Land Claims 1858-1980
    • Canterbury, New Zealand, Provincial Rolls, 1868-1874
      Also...
  • Records from the United States
  • Records the United Kingdom
  • Some census records from Australia, Canada and Germany

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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