Download Library eBooks to your iPad, iPhone or eReader

Did you know you can download many Unitec Library eBooks to your iPad, iPhone or eReader? Our three main eBook suppliers (EBL, ebrary and Books24x7) have a range of approaches as follows:

EBL allows downloads using Adode Digital Editions but often the book must be read online for 5 minutes first or if it is expensive Library approval may be required - see more about EBL books.

You can now download permanently parts of ebrary books - the same number of pages you are allowed to print. And for most books you are able to download the entire book for up to two weeks, without charge (some publishers aren't allowing this feature). eBooks from ebrary can be downloaded to computers and devices including the iPhone, iPad, Kobo, Nook and Sony Reader, but not the Kindle. Downloading complete books requires installation of the free software Adobe Digital Editions, in the same way as for the EBL collection. For more information, see Ebrary's training presentation, or this blog post from Princeton University..

Our eBooks from Books24x7 are currently only able to be viewed online. The supplier has a new  'On Demand platform' with a 'Chapters to Go' feature as well as mobile device compatibility (Books24x7 On The Go), which we are reviewing and may introduce next year - please email us if you would find this useful.

You can tell if an eBook is from EBL, ebrary or Books24x7 by placing your mouse over the title of the Book in LibrarySearch - see the picture below for an example. More about Library eBooks.

Longer hours in Main Library from Saturday 12 November

The Main Library (Mt Albert hub) will be open for longer hours during study and exam weeks, beginning on Saturday 12 November 2011 and ending on Thursday 1 December 2011. The extended opening hours are as follows:

Mon- Thurs    8.00 - 10.00
Fri                8.00 -  7.00
Sat-Sun        9.00 -  7.00

The Student Computer Centre and other branches' hours are unchanged.

We are backing Unitec Students to succeed!

Webb Ellis Cup

With assignments due soon and exams pending we are backing you to succeed! So don't be afraid to ask for our support. See the links below for study help, tips and contacts.

Tips for success:

• Do not leave your laptop unattended
• Back up documents as you go & print out drafts (in case file gets corrupted)
• USU's academic tips
• Assignment referencing guides
• Endnote guide
• How to access previous exam papers
• Study skills (Te Puna Ako) 

Free exam prep workshops:
Exam techniques - Tuesday Nov 8th, 5pm-7pm - Book online. Venue is  B110, Rm 2055.

Who you can ask for study help:

• Te Puna Ako Learning Centre - drop-in service available Mon - Fri 11:30am - 1pm.
• Library:
• Information desk help available at all library locations during opening hours
• Text Library: 021 488 155
• Chat to Librarians online
• Ask the Main Library student rovers
• Student Central - make appointments with lecturers / submit assignments
• Maia
• Your lecturer / tutor
• Your fellow students
• More support on campus 

Study facilities and spaces

• Copy Centre - look out for notification of extended hours
• Library - longer opening hours for study/exam weeks at the Main Library (Mt Albert).
• Book classroom for 3+ people for group study purposes ( limited availability and must have written Dept approval)
• More places to study

Support getting a job after exams

Check out the Unitec Career Centre job club from 5 - 8 December if you would like to make new contacts and get support finding work.

Library login overnight outage 18 - 19 October

Due to a technical upgrade to Unitec's PeopleSoft system the Library login will not be available during the following period:

Outage starts: 18 October 4pm
Outage stops: 19 October 9am

This will mean you cannot do the following during this period:

• Log into LibrarySearch 
  - you will not be able to renew or request books online, or access your Library account including saved searches or saved records of favourite books or other items. However we are open until 9pm on the 18th and you can phone or email us and we can renew or request items for you during this time.
• Search Library Databases via LibrarySearch or Multi-Search (QuickSearch and CustomSearch)
  - you will not be able to search across more than one database at a time, however you will be able to search individual databases by clicking on the name of the Database listed in the Databases A-Z or in your Subject Guide. 

For more information about how other Unitec systems are affected by the upgrade see the "Important Notice for all Unitec Students' on the Unitec website news page.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this outage will cause you.

Library TXT Notices service outage 18 - 27 October

Please note that due to a technical upgrade to Unitec's PeopleSoft system the Library TXT (SMS) Notices service will not be running from 18 October to 27 October 2011. This means that if you subscribe to the service you will not get automated text messages to your phone for overdue or recalled books during the outage period. However overdue and recall reminders will still be emailed during the outage period. 

You can still text the Library on 021 488155 and use our Live Help chat service during the outage period.

Find out how other Unitec systems are affected during the PeopleSoft upgrade 18-27 October.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this outage will cause you. 

More about the Library TXT Notices service.