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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Access to NZ Herald and BusinessDesk

Good news!

We now have NZ Herald Premium and BusinessDesk access for all students and staff at Unitec.

For the New Zealand Herald
You need to register with a Unitec staff or student email address and use a special code. See instructions by clicking on the link.
You do not need to do it again if you have already registered using the instructions.

For BusinessDesk (New Zealand Herald Business Desk)
If you have any further enquiries, please contact libinfo@unitec.ac.nz.

Monday, July 15, 2024

New look for Databases A-Z page

The Databases A-Z page has a slightly new look. This includes branding logos on the databases and a wider layout. The Search boxes have also been simplified.  The library hopes that you will find this a little easier to navigate.

Featured databases appear down the right-hand side of the page, followed by recently added databases.

An explanation of the various icons used alongside the database titles is added to the bottom of the right-hand column.

If you have any questions, please email libadmin@unitec.ac.nz.

(This change is part of the move to bootstrap 5 for the library website layout.)

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Give us feedback about LibrarySearch

The library is always trying to improve the services provided to its students and staff.  
You can now easily give us feedback when using LibrarySearch

At the bottom right corner of the LibrarySearch screen, you will see the image 

Click on this button, and 
  1. Select one of the three options in the pop-up.  
    • Report a Broken Link (when one of the URL links within LibrarySearch does not open a webpage correctly)
    • Report a Search Issue
    • Other (for general feedback)

  1. Describe the feedback you would like to share with us.  
  2. Enter your email address if you would like a response from the library.  
Thank you for helping us improve our services.

If you have any questions, please email libadmin@unitec.ac.nz.

Monday, June 10, 2024

Te Puna open longer for Study and Exam Weeks in June 2024

Te Puna (B180) will be open for an extra hour in the evenings over the study and exam weeks period, from Monday 10 June to Thursday 27 June 2024. 

Te Puna (Building 180) - 10 June to 27 June 2024

Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 10:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Weekends: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Waitākere Rangi Marie - open usual hours
(located on B510 - level 1 near Student Central)

Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Waitākere Library - open usual hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed

For full details, see Library Hours

For more information, contact us

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

ANZAC display at Unitec libraries


Our librarian, Geraldine, has created a display of information about Anzac Day and its meaning at Waitākere Library. Anzac Day is commemorated annually on 25 April.  


This day marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian troops, popularly known as Anzacs (the acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps), on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey in 1915. While the campaign ended in military defeat, it is widely claimed that the Gallipoli experience helped foster a sense of nationhood in both New Zealand and Australia.

In Te Puna at Mt Albert, the Anzac display was organised by Amy. It is located in the koru pod directly opposite the Ask Me Desk.

Unitec is closed on Anzac Day. 

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Easter building hours

Details of access to buildings over the Easter break are below

Friday 29 March (Good Friday)
  • All campuses: Closed
Saturday 30 March
  • Mt Albert Te Puna: 7am to 6pm
  • Waitākere Te Rangi Marie: 7am - 4pm
  • Waitākere Library: Closed
Sunday 31 March (Easter Sunday)
  • Mt Albert Te Puna: 7am to 6pm
  • Waitākere: Closed
Monday 1 April 
  • All campuses: Closed
Tuesday 2 April (Unitec Closed)
  • Mt Albert Te Puna: 7am to 6pm
  • Waitākere: Closed

From Wednesday 3 April, normal hours resume. See the Library Hours page

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

New books and journals display moved closer to Ask Me desk at Te Puna

In December 2023, the New Books and Journals display shelves were moved closer to the Ask Me desk on level 1, Building 180. This is part of the new layout of the hub space.

You will find a range of our recent additions to library resources. You can borrow these books and journals by issuing them at the self-check machines.

Browse through the newest titles that include art, architecture, business, construction, engineering, Māori and Pacific-related content.









The collection is refreshed about every two weeks. Come and check out the notable titles for teaching and research.

See the location map for more information.