Book a librarian

Get help from a librarian:

The following services are available to help you access eResources, technology, family and local history, Māori resources, and more.

At the library - Book a Librarian
At the library - Book a Creative for help with creative technology including 3D printers
At home - Librarian in your Lounge

If you want us to do research for you, please use our research service.

At the Library - Book a librarian

Want help in person? Fill out this form.

Book a librarian - At the Library

If you need help using library resources or computers, book a librarian for an individual 30 minute session. The first session is free. Further sessions may incur a charge. It's a great way to get some one on one assistance.

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Contact Phone Number 联系电话*

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Library membership number 借书证号*

What is your preferred library?*

What do you need help with?*

NOTE: If you need help with creative technology like 3D printers, please use our Book a Creative form

Technology (support for eResources, email, devices, CVs, and programmes like MS Word)

Resources to support study, school, work, and learning

Family and local history

Māori resources, whakapapa history, fiction, and te reo Māori children's resources

All things books - book chat and reader advisory

None of the above, I'm interested in something else.

What do you need help with at Tūranga?*

NOTE: If you need help with creative technology like 3D printers, please use our Book a Creative form

Technology (support for eResources, email, devices, CVs, and programmes like MS Word)

Resources to support study, school, work, and learning

Family and local history

Māori resources, whakapapa history, fiction, and te reo Māori children's resources

All things books - book chat and reader advisory

None of the above, I'm interested in something else.

What day and time would best suit you for an appointment?

Outline of your topic*

It's helpful for us to know in advance what resources we might need to help you.

Would you like a copy of this request emailed to you?*

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Yes please

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At the Library - Book a creative

Want help in person with using 3D printers and other new technology? Fill out this form.

Book a Creative

Book one-on-one help with a library staff member to learn how to design and make something, or Book a Creative Space with staff on hand to help with the use of our creative technology.

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Auahatanga - Creative Spaces

Our creative and learning spaces welcome everyone. It does not matter if you have just got started, or are reigniting a creative passion. We have some amazing technology available around our Christchurch City Libraries. Find out more about Auahatanga - Creative Spaces and the technology you can use.

Your full name*

First name 名 Last name 姓

Your email address*

Library membership number 借书证号

Find out what equipment is available and where

Check our Auahatanga - Creative Spaces page to see what equipment we have and where it is location.

What do you need help with?*

Laser Cutting (South)

Vinyl Printing and Cutting (Te Hāpua: Halswell, South, Tūranga)

3D printing (Te Hāpua: Halswell, New Brighton, South, Tūranga)

Sewing, Overlocker, and Embroidery Machines (New Brighton, South, Tūranga)

Vacuum former (South, Tūranga)

Heat Press (Te Hāpua: Halswell, New Brighton, South, Tūranga)

Badge Maker (Te Hāpua: Halswell, New Brighton, South, Tūranga)

Craft Cutter (Te Hāpua: Halswell, New Brighton, South, Tūranga)

DTG Direct to Garment Printing (Aranui, New Brighton and South)

Photo, Slide and Film Scanner (Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre and Tūranga)

Which library would you like to visit?*

Aranui Library

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

South Library

Tūranga

More information

Let us know any more details about what you want to make or do.

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Librarian in your lounge - Book a librarian

Want help by phone? Fill out this form.

Book a librarian - Librarian in your Lounge

If you need help using library resources, library computers, or have a research project, simply book a librarian for a FREE individual 30 minute session. It's a great way to get some one on one assistance.

"*" indicates required fields

Your full name*

First name 名 Last name 姓

Contact me by*

Phone

Contact Phone Number 联系电话*

Please enter a phone number that we can contact you during the day.

Your email address*

Library membership number 借书证号*

What do you need help with?*

Technology (support for eResources, email, devices, CVs, and programmes like MS Word)

Creative technology (including 3D printing, sewing machines, laser cutters)

Resources to support study, school, work, and learning

Family and local history

Māori resources, whakapapa history, fiction, and te reo Māori children's resources

All things books - book chat and reader advisory for all ages

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None of the above, I'm interested in something else.

What day and time would best suit you for a librarian to contact you by phone?

Outline of your topic*

It's helpful for us to know in advance what resources we might need to help you.

Would you like a copy of this request emailed to you?

No thanks

Yes please

Comments

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Can you tell me more about this webform submission?

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This information will be submitted via email. .

Librarians are research specialists. If you need help with some research:

Call us or use our LiveOnline chat service
Fingertip Library hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 5pm Saturday.
LiveOnline hours are 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9.30am to 5pm Saturday
If your request is a bit more involved you can ask us your question using our online form. Our Fees and Charges page has more information on the cost of research consultations that take longer.

Want some reading ideas or looking for a great read - you can request a custom reading list or get a librarian to call you for a book chat.

This service is for library members. Not a member yet? You can join online.

If you need to cancel your appointment please contact us.

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At the Library - Book a librarian

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At the Library - Book a creative

Book a Creative

Auahatanga - Creative Spaces

Find out what equipment is available and where

Librarian in your lounge - Book a librarian

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