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Biography Resource Centre

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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

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Breakout

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Search Breakout for scholarships, awards and grants relevant to:

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

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Discovering Collection

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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. 

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Encyclopedia Britannica Online

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Find answers to your homework questions here.

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

A huge range of topics covered.

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History Resource Centre : World

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

Great for homework questions.

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Literature Resource Centre

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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.

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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Centre

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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!

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Oxford Art Online

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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. 

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Oxford English Dictionary

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Here 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...

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ProQuest Science Journals

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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. 

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

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