Changes to library’s databases for Business

The library's databases available to Business programmes are changing.

We are replacing our Emerald Insight database (the subscription will cease at the end of this year) with the ABI Inform database, from Proquest.

ABI Inform is a highly-regarded international Business database, which covers quite similar content to Emerald. The ABI Inform database is now available via the library’s subject guide for Business, on the Databases page.

Emerald Insight will no longer be available from the start of next year, so staff and students will need to use ABI Inform (and our other Business databases) instead.

Please let your subject librarian know if you would like to be shown how to use this database, or if you’d like me to demonstrate it to students.

If you have any further queries about this please email libinfo@unitec.ac.nz

Waitākere Campus Library will be closed for recarpetting 27 Nov - 10 Dec

Good news! The Waitākere Campus Library located on level 3 of Building 520 is getting new carpet 

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To enable the work to be done, the library will be closed from Wednesday 27 November to Tuesday 10 December 2024 inclusive. 

During this time there will be no access to the print books or other physical library resources located at Waitakere.

Alternative places to study and get library support:

• There is study space available in Te Rangimarie student hub, on the ground floor of Building 510

• Library staff will be available in Te Rangimarie to help you with library-related queries, or email library@unitec.ac.nz

• Mt Albert Campus " Te Puna" Library is open during this time
  
  
• You can return Unitec library books to the Henderson Public Library and to Mt Albert Campus " Te Puna" Library 

We apologise for any inconvenience, but look forward to our newly upgraded space.

Fiction book give-away

Unitec Library is removing books from our recreational reading collection that are no longer required.
They are being given away for free! 

When: During opening hours
Where: In the Te Puna basement by the Red Lecture Theatre (180-B001)

Please come and take what you want.

Te Puna study spaces are being rearranged

UPDATE: This work has been completed.

Check out the new layout, and find your own little nook for studying in.

Te Puna building 180 - level 1 limited access on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 August

Unitec Open Day is happening on Saturday 31 August 2024 from 10am until 2pm. 

As this event is based in Te Puna, Building 180 in Mt Albert, there will be limited access to library resources on Level 1 on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 August.

We apologise for any inconvenience.  

Access to NZ Herald and BusinessDesk

For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the library website

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.

• STUDENTS  - How to access New Zealand Herald Premium
• STAFF - How to access New Zealand Herald Premium

You do not need to do it again if you have already registered using the instructions.

For BusinessDesk (New Zealand Herald Business Desk)

• STUDENTS - access to BusinessDesk 
• STAFF - access to BusinessDesk

If you have any further enquiries, please contact libinfo@unitec.ac.nz.

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.)

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)

2. Describe the feedback you would like to share with us.  
3. 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.

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

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. 

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

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.

Standards available from the Ask Me Desk

Most of the Standards used in your studies at Unitec are available online at 
New Zealand Standards Online.

The library has some Australian, New Zealand and British standards in print. These are available on request from the Ask Me Desk.  Access will be available when the desk is staffed.