Library Self-Check Machines and Security Gates Upgrade

We are pleased to let all library users know that the self-check machines at both the Mt Albert and Waitākere libraries have been upgraded.

The new self-check machines are faster, easier to use, and provide a smoother borrowing experience. You can now issue your own library books using your student ID, without needing to wait for assistance at the Ask Me Desk. This service is available whenever the library is open, including times when staff may not be available.

Security Gate Upgrades

We have also upgraded the security gates at:

Building 180, Mt Albert Library
B520, Waitākere Library

If the security gate alarm sounds when you pass through, please do not ignore it. 

Instead, please: Check that all library books have been issued correctly at a self-check machine. Visit the Ask Me Desk at Mt Albert Library or speak to library staff at Waitākere Library.
Contact the library team if you need assistance.

The alarm usually means that an item has not been issued properly, and our staff will be happy to help resolve the issue.

Thank you and we hope you enjoy using our upgraded library services.

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Pacific Collection Resources Are Now Available to Borrow

 Bula vinaka and warm Pacific greetings,

From the start of Semester 2 this year, the Pacific collection has transitioned from a reference-only collection to a lending collection. This means that all physical items, including Pacific books, DVDs, and other collection materials, are now available for loan.

The Pacific collection is a separate collection located at the Unitec Waitākere campus Library. Whether you're working on an assignment, undertaking Pacific research, or enhancing your knowledge of Pacific cultures and communities, you can now borrow Pacific collection resources and access them at your convenience. This change reflects the Library's commitment to supporting Pacific student success and improving access to our library users at Unitec.

                         Our Pacific collection is located at Waitākere Unitec Library in Building 520 (Level 3) 

Supporting your teaching, learning and research needs:

•         Use the Unitec LibrarySearch to find and request Pacific collection resources
•          The Pacific collection at Waitākere Library includes general Pacific books, Pacific health, nursing and social practice, foundational and bridging education subject areas taught at Waitākere campus. Please see the table for Pacific topics covered within the Pacific collection here: https://guides.unitec.ac.nz/pasifika/pacificcollection 
•         At the Te Puna Library, Pacific related books are selected and purchased to support the subject areas taught at Mt Albert campus. The books are interfiled in the general collection with the teaching subjects and are loanable.  Please see the table for Pacific related books – Te Puna Library here: https://guides.unitec.ac.nz/pasifika/Pacificrelatedbooks 

New P sticker for easy identification

Pacific collection resources are now easier to spot and locate on the shelves at Waitākere Library.

All physical items in the Pacific collection feature a new P sticker and will be labelled with PACIFIC in the call number 919.611 SIE PACIFIC.

Unitec Library books with Pacific content have a frangipani label on their spines too.

 

 

If you have any questions, please contact Sana Saleem (Pacific Librarian) on email: ssaleem@unitec.ac.nz or visit the Pacific subject guide here: https://guides.unitec.ac.nz/pasifika

 

 

Special Shelves for Large Books at Te Puna

We’re pleased to share that our Special Shelves for Large Books is now fully set-up and ready for staff and students to explore at Te Puna Library (B180). Bringing together beautifully illustrated, large-format books that showcase visual content across Art, Architecture, Natural Sciences, Photography, and Design.

These large print books have now been grouped into dedicated, easy‑to‑find locations across Levels 1–3.

Here’s where you can find them:

•          Level 1 – One white tambour located near north end of printers
• Level 2 – Two wooden shelves near printer in middle of mezzanine floor (for Creative Industries and Architecture respectively)
• Level 3 – One white tambour near printer at west end of mezzanine floor

To support safe handling, two small browsing tables have been added on Level 2 - one on each side of the shelving areas.

New L sticker for easy identification

Large-format books can now be easily recognised by a new L sticker. This initiative helps ensure they are shelved correctly, returned to the appropriate locations, and handled with care.

The large books kept on these shelves in Dewey decimal order and have a L sticker on them and will have a note in the item record description “ Note: Large book – may be on display table or shelves” and LARGE in the call number 720.92 PAL MIT LARGE

Improvements to ProQuest Central Ebooks

Unitec Library is excited to announce upcoming improvements to our ProQuest Ebook Central e-books, making them more accessible and easier to use. (ProQuest Ebook Central supplies the majority of Unitec Library’s e-books.) These changes include:

Enhanced accessibility features, including:

• Navigating using just a keyboard or speech recognition software
• Navigating using a screen reader
• Going directly to main content areas on the page using skip links (web)
• Listening to an ebook using a screen reader with Text Only Mode enabled
• Zooming in up to 200% using browser tools without text spilling off the screen

(These changes meet Level AA of the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2))

An easier way to download whole e-books or chapters of e-books

Adobe Digital Editions will no longer be needed. Instead, users will be able to download content through the new ProQuest Ebook Central App. 

We are expecting this change to go live by 27 July 2026, and we will update the library’s ‘Ebooks at Unitec Library’ guide with new, clear instructions.

 Ngā mihi nui,

 The Unitec Library team

Library building access for Easter and Anzac

During Easter Week and Anzac Day, study spaces opening hours may vary.  Please check below.

Anzac Day observed on Monday

Day	Te Puna Library	Waitakere Library	Waitakere Rangimarie
Good Friday 3 April	Closed	Closed	Closed
Easter Saturday 4 April	7am - 6pm	Closed	Closed
Easter Sunday 5 April	7am - 6pm	Closed	Closed
Easter Monday 6 April	Closed	Closed	Closed
Easter Tuesday 7 April	7am - 6pm	Closed	Closed
Friday  24 April	7am - 9pm	8am - 5pm	6:30am - 9pm
Saturday (Anzac Day) 25 April	7am - 6pm	Closed	8am - 4pm
Sunday 26 April	7am - 6pm	Closed	Closed
Monday (Anzac Day Observed) 27 April	Closed	Closed	Closed

 For full information link to the Library Hours

Have a wonderful holiday break!

Level 3 study spaces

Good news! In early February, the Architecture lab moved back to Building 48 as planned to create more study spaces. Student asked for more study areas in the library based on Student NPS survey 2025. 

To address the need for more study spaces, we added 30 desks with power connections and have tables with whiteboards for group study in an open space on level 3. The whiteboard markers available at the Ask Me desk to borrow. 

Recreational Reading - We moved a Recreational collection from level 1 upto level 3

Chill Zone - There is a chill-out zone on West side on level 3

                                                                                              

Printer - Each level has printer with instructions for staff and students on how to 

 

Self-Check machine

Quiet learning space on level 3 if you are looking for a quiet space. Also, the DVD collection is in the quiet learning space as well.

Changes to our print, copy and scan system

 

Last week we replaced all our old Konica Minolta Multi-Functional printers (MFDs) with Canon MFDs. The new MFDs are located across all campuses for your printing, scanning and copying needs.

To print, copy or scan from the new Canon MFD you will need to download a new printer driver. See this guide for more information and instruction on how to print, copy and scan.

If you have any questions, please email IT support itsupport@unitec.ac.nz or phone 0800 275 467 (0800 ASKIMS) during normal business hours.