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17th and 18th Century Burney Collection Newspapers Primary resources

The largest digitised collection of 17th and 18th century English newspapers and documents online.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

17th and 18th Century Nichols Newspaper Collection

Digitised Nichols newspaper collection held at the Bodleian Library in Oxford UK, covering the period 1672-1737.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

19th Century U.S. Newspapers Newspapers Primary resources

Access to 500 full text and searchable 19th century U.S. newspapers.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

19th Century UK Periodicals Magazines & journals

A collection of often rare online British magazines, journals and speciality newspapers that aim to provide an in-depth view of life in the Victorian age.

Found In: History Newspaper and Magazine Archives

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ABI/INFORM Global Academic & Research

International business information.

Found In: Business and Management

Academic OneFile Academic & Research

Multidisciplinary resource containing peer reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading reference sources.

Found In: Academic and Research

Academic Search Premier Academic & Research

One of the world’s largest scholarly full text database covering every area of academic study.

Found In: Academic and Research

Access Video Music, audio & video

World-class documentaries, award-winning educational films, and helpful instructional videos on every known subject.

Found In: History Video and Film

Agriculture Collection Academic & Research

Wide-ranging agricultural information, from practical aspects to scientific research.

Found In: Living world Science and Technology

American Song Music, audio & video

Hear streamable music from America’s past and present.

Found In: Music

Ancestry Library Edition Academic & Research

Trace your family history. Includes records from United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Access this at any of our libraries.

Found In: Family history

Only available at Christchurch City Libraries

Askews eBooks eBooks

A collection of eBooks with an emphasis on UK published material, contains a number of British titles which are now out of print.

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Found In: Books and Reading eBooks and eAudiobooks

Australia & New Zealand Newsstream

Access to this eResource has ceased. For an alternative try Australia / New Zealand Reference Centre Plus.

Australia / New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre Academic & Research

A rich resource for perspectives on major contentious social, political, and technological issues that are relevant to New Zealand and Australia.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Society and Community

Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre Plus Academic & Research

Collection of full text leading Australia/New Zealand magazines, newspapers, newswires, biographies and reference books.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

Australian Art Sales Digest Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Art market information for Australian and New Zealand including past, current and forthcoming auctions, market statistics and news.

Found In: Arts and Antiques

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BBC Video Collection

Access to this eResource has ceased. For an alternative try Access Video

Biography in Context Academic & Research Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Biographical information about more than one million people. Coverage ranges from Paris Hilton and George Clooney to Socrates and Boudicca.

Found In: Biography Teens

Biography Reference Center Academic & Research Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Biographical reference collections and magazines, a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies, and thousands of unique narrative biographies.

Found In: Biography

Bloomsbury Popular Music eBooks Music, audio & video New!

Popular music resources covering the mid-20th century to the present day.

Found In: Music

Books and Authors

Access to a readers advisory service which answers the question - what do I read next?

Found In: Books and Reading

BorrowBox Music, audio & video

Downloadable MP3 fiction and nonfiction eAudiobooks for adults, young adults and children.

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Found In: Books and Reading eBooks and eAudiobooks

Britannica Library Adults Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Online and interactive version of Encyclopædia Britannica. All branches of knowledge are covered in this resource aimed at older students and adults. There is also a Teens and Kids version available.

Found In: Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Resources

Britannica Library Kids

Colourful and easy to use interactive online version of the Encyclopædia Britannica. Safe and accurate information for primary level.

Found In: Kids

Britannica Library Teens

Online and interactive version of Encyclopædia Britannica. All subject areas are covered in this easy to use resource aimed at High school level.

Found In: Teens

British Library Newspapers Newspapers Primary resources

A comprehensive range of digitised regional and local newspapers printed in Britain from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

British Newspaper Archive

Search millions of digitized pages from the British Library’s vast newspaper collection from the 1700’s onwards.

Found In: Family history Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Only available at Christchurch City Libraries

Business Economics and Theory Collection Academic & Research

Comprehensive information for researchers on business and economics-related topics.

Found In: Business and Management

Business Insights Global Academic & Research

International business information including company and industry profiles, financial reports, case studies, scholarly journals and business news.

Found In: Business and Management

Business Source Premier Academic & Research

A business research database offering information in nearly every area of business including management, economics, finance, accounting and international business.

Found In: Business and Management

Busy Things

Colourful and quirky games and activities for 3 to 11 year olds. Designed to entertain and educate.

Found In: Kids

BWB Texts Collection Academic & Research

A series of short books on serious public interest topics by great New Zealand writers.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

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Carter’s Price Guide to Antiques Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Prices of antiquities, antiques, collectables, retro, vintage and 20th century design. An Australian product with New Zealand content.

Found In: Arts and Antiques

Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Database

Details of interments from Christchurch City Council cemeteries compiled by the Greenspace Unit of the Christchurch City Council.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Family history

CINCH Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

CINCH, Community INformation CHristchurch contains information for around 6,000 organisations, course providers and individuals.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Society and Community

Classical Music Library Music, audio & video

Access to over 90,000 classical streaming music tracks — from Gregorian chants to present-day recordings.

Found In: Music

Communications and Mass Media Collection Academic & Research

Journals focused on all aspects of the communication and mass media fields.

Found In: Society and Community

Computer Database Academic & Research

Find computer related news and information in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Science and Technology

Consumer Health Complete Academic & Research

Health and wellness from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

Note: Material contained in this health resource is intended for informational purposes only.

Found In: Health and Medicine

Contemporary Women’s Issues Academic & Research

Access to research on a wide range of women’s issues. Suitable for professional or tertiary research.

Found In: Academic and Research Society and Community

Contemporary World Music Music, audio & video

Music and sounds of of all regions from every continent.

Found In: Music

Credo Reference eBooks Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

A digital reference collection that includes eBooks on every subject for all ages.

Found In: Academic and Research Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Resources

Crime, Punishment, and Popular Culture, 1790-1920

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eResources Discovery Search

Criminal Justice Collection Academic & Research

Journals focused on law and law enforcement, social work and rehabilitation. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Academic and Research

Critical Issues Collection

A deep analysis of New Zealand's big issues, social, environmental and political.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

Culinary Arts Collection Academic & Research

Recipes and culinary industry information for recreational cooks and professional chefs alike.

Found In: Science and Technology

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Daily Mail Historical Archive 1896-2004, The Newspapers Primary resources

The historical archive of the Daily Mail in a fully searchable and browseable digital format. Contains advertisements, news stories and images that capture 20th century culture and society.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Dragonsource Magazines & journals

Hundreds of popular Chinese-language eMagazines for online reading. Topics range from business and economics to family, fashion, entertainment, film and travel.

Found In: Language News and Current affairs

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EBSCO Megasearch Academic & Research

Search across a large selection of EBSCO’s electronic resources through a single entry point. Results cover all subjects providing information from journals, books, reference works and multimedia content.

Found In: Search multiple resources at once

Economist Historical Archive, 1843-2012, The Magazines & journals

The Economist has been highly regarded for providing independent global, economic and political analysis since its first publication in 1843.

Found In: Business and Management Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Offers World Book’s editorial content, media, and interactive features in Spanish. Use at a library or enter your library card & password/PIN

Found In: Language

Environmental Studies and Policy Collection Academic & Research

Access to a comprehensive online resource addressing environmental concerns. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Living world Science and Technology

eResources Discovery Search Academic & Research

Access to most of Christchurch City Libraries’ eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs (our community repository) and more, through a single simultaneous search at a single access point.

Found In: Academic and Research Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Resources Search multiple resources at once

Expanded Academic ASAP Academic & Research

Social science, humanities and politics, medicine, general interest and science journals. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Academic and Research

Explora Australia/New Zealand Academic & Research

A comprehensive multimedia reference source for high school and tertiary students that searches across multiple eResources in a single search.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Teens

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Financial Times Historical Archive, 1888-2010, The Newspapers

Access the searchable digital archive of the world’s most authoritative daily business newspaper, from 1888 to 2010. This archive is an essential resource for studying history, business, management, finance and politics. Use at a library or enter your library card and password / PIN.

Found In: Business and Management Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Find My Past

A family history and genealogy website covering the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. Access this at any of our libraries. Limited to four users at any one time.

Found In: Family history

Only available at Christchurch City Libraries

Find New Zealand Artists

A comprehensive index of New Zealand artist names that directs researchers to further information sources.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Arts and Antiques

findNZarticles Magazines & journals Newspapers

findNZarticles provides access to New Zealand content, including material by or about New Zealanders, from a range of New Zealand newspapers and journals.

Found In: Academic and Research Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Fine Arts and Music Collection Academic & Research

Arts-related information from a wide selection of resources.

Found In: Arts and Antiques Music

First Search

Find information in a wide range of subjects in 11 databases from the Online Computer Library Centre (OCLC).

Found In: Search multiple resources at once

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Gale Business Collection Academic & Research

Full-text coverage of all business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business theory and practice.

Found In: Business and Management

Gale Interactive Chemistry Academic & Research New!

Explore elements, reactions, crystals, molecules, and compounds. Users can explore 3-D models by zooming in, rotating, and dissecting them.

Found In: Science and Technology

Gale Interactive Human Anatomy Academic & Research New!

An innovative learning aid that allows students to examine virtual 3D dissections and immerse themselves in interactive research.

Found In: Science and Technology

Gale Interactive Science Academic & Research New!

Explore science from every angle. Authoritative, high-quality digital content is paired with interactive 3D models with functionality including zooming in, rotating, or pulling them apart.

Found In: Science and Technology

Gale Literary Sources Academic & Research

Search all of Gale’s literary resources in one search. These resources include LitFinder, Literature Resource Center and Gale Virtual Reference Library.

Found In: Books and Reading Search multiple resources at once

Gale Megasearch Academic & Research

Search the content of all or a selection of Gale Cengage’s products from a single search box. Suitable for students, businesses and researchers.

Found In: Search multiple resources at once

Gale NewsVault Newspapers Primary resources

Search all Gale's historical newspaper and magazine archive collections at the same time. Over 400 years of coverage.

Found In: Family history History Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Gale Primary Sources Magazines & journals Newspapers Primary resources

Access all of Gale’s digital archives in one search to discover primary source documents spanning four centuries.

Found In: Academic and Research Family history History Newspaper and Magazine Archives Search multiple resources at once

Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Hundreds of electronic reference books covering virtually any subject, including health, business, careers, history, literature, biography, science, travel and more.

Found In: Academic and Research Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Resources

Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection Academic & Research

Key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. Practical aspects as well as the scientific theory.

Found In: Living world Science and Technology

General OneFile Academic & Research

One stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images.

Found In: Academic and Research

General Reference Center Gold Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Access full-text articles from newspapers, reference books and journals on all general interest subject areas.

Found In: Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Resources

Generosity – givER Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Access to this product has ceased. You can still access givME and givUS for funding, grants and scholarship information.

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Generosity – givME Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Funding information on awards, scholarships and grants for school, study, research or professional development. Create login using your email and password to get access.

Found In: Society and Community

Generosity – givUS Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

New Zealand funding information for community and voluntary groups from hundreds of schemes. Create login using your email and password to get access.

Found In: Society and Community

Global Issues in Context Academic & Research

Balanced information on crucial international issues and news headlines.

Found In: News and Current affairs Society and Community Teens

GreenFile Academic & Research

Research the effects of humans on the environment.

Found In: Living world Science and Technology

Guardian (1821-2003) and the Observer (1791-2003), The Newspapers Primary resources

News coverage from the past two centuries from The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003).

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

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Health and Wellness Resource Center Academic & Research

Authoritative information on a full range of health issues. Includes coverage of alternative medicine and professional level material.

Note: Material contained in this health resource is intended for informational purposes only.

Found In: Health and Medicine

Health Reference Centre: Academic Academic & Research

Full text nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources for researchers, students and practitioners.

Note: Material contained in this health resource is intended for informational purposes only.

Found In: Health and Medicine

Health Source Academic & Research

Two electronic health resources; Health Source: Consumer for general health information and Health Source: Nursing/Academic for practitioners.

Note: Material contained in this health resource is intended for informational purposes only.

Found In: Health and Medicine

History Reference Center Academic & Research

World history for researchers, featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents.

Found In: History

Home Improvement Collection Academic & Research

Home improvement articles for the hobbyists and the professional alike.

Found In: Science and Technology

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection Academic & Research

Search industry journals, reference texts and travel guides on the hospitality and tourism industry.

Found In: Business and Management Society and Community

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Illustrated London News 1842-2003 Newspapers Primary resources

Access to the fully digitised and searchable copy of the world’s first illustrated weekly newspaper from 1842 to 2003.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Independent Digital Archive, 1986-2012, The Newspapers

A major British daily national newspaper launched in 1986 to provide a more centrist point of view in the face of more politicized rivals.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Index New Zealand (INNZ) Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

An index of abstracts and descriptions of articles in New Zealand publications from the 1950's to the present in English, and from September 2007 in te reo Māori.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

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International Herald Tribune Newspapers

The complete historical archive from 1887-2013.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Internet gateway

Christchurch City Libraries' collection of librarian selected web links on a wide range of topics.

Use the internet gateway now

Found In: Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Resources

Irish Newspaper Archives

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Irish Times (1859-2015), The Newspapers Primary resources

Digital versions of The Irish Times (1859-2015) and the Weekly Irish Times (1876-1958).

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

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Jazz Music Library Music, audio & video

Access to one of the largest collections of streaming jazz available online. Contains thousands of jazz artists, ensembles, albums, and genres.

Found In: Music

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Kete Christchurch Primary resources

Explore Kete Christchurch, create topics, add images, documents, audio and video. Comment on existing material and connect your stories with others.

Access now

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Family history

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LegalTrac

International law journal index — law reviews, specialty journals and legal newspapers.

Found In: Society and Community

Lexis Nexis New Zealand Gazette Archive Magazines & journals Primary resources

Copies of issues of the New Zealand Gazette and related publications from 1841 to the present. Available in PDF format. Access this at any of our libraries.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

Only available at Christchurch City Libraries

LexisNexis – New Zealand Law Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Online information about New Zealand law concerning personal grievances, privacy, resource management, wills and transport and more from LexisNexis NZ. It also includes access to the New Zealand Law Journal. Access this at your libraries.

Found In: Academic and Research Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Business and Management Search multiple resources at once

Only available at Christchurch City Libraries

LexisNexis NZ – Practical Guidance Academic & Research

Access to a broad collection of guidance notes, commentary, checklists, precedents, cases and legislation across five practice areas: criminal, employment, family, resource management, and trusts. Access this at our libraries.

Note: Material contained in this resource is intended for informational purposes only.

Found In: Academic and Research Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Business and Management

Only available at Christchurch City Libraries

Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA) Academic & Research Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Abstracts and indexed articles for library and information professionals.

Found In: Academic and Research

Listener Historical Archive, 1929-1991, The Magazines & journals

The Listener was a weekly magazine established by the BBC to reproduce and expand on the content of its broadcast and television talks.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Literacy Planet

Fun learn to read eResource for children. Includes spelling, grammar, comprehension and phonics all on an interactive game like interface.

Found In: Kids

Literary Reference Center Academic & Research Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Information about thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes for all literary research needs.

Found In: Books and Reading

Literature Resource Center Academic & Research

Research on literary topics, authors, and their works.

Found In: Books and Reading

LitFinder Academic & Research Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Full text poems, short stories, essays, speeches, plays, novels and more.

Found In: Books and Reading

Lynda.com Music, audio & video

Video library of courses and tutorials on software, technology, creative and business skills designed and taught by recognised industry experts.

Found In: Online courses Science and Technology

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Mango Languages

An online language-learning system with access to 60 foreign languages and 17 English language courses.

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Found In: Language Online courses

MAS Ultra Academic & Research

Full-text and indexed journals covering all subject areas.

Found In: Academic and Research

MasterFile Complete Academic & Research

A large collection of full-text magazines, journals and reference books.

Found In: Academic and Research

Music Online: Listening Plus Music, audio & video

Search a large diverse catalogue of music. Includes streaming audio of classical, popular, and world music, opera, and jazz.

Music Online: Listening Plus allows you to cross search: American Song; Classical Music Library; Contemporary World Music; Jazz Music Library; Popular Music Library; Smithsonian Global Sound.

Found In: Music

MyHeritage Library edition

Birth, death and marriage records from 48 countries, the complete U.S. and U.K. censuses, immigration, military and tombstone records and more than 2 billion family tree profiles.

Found In: Family history

Māori Land Court Minute Books Index (MLCMBI) Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Over 1100 hand written minute book records between 1865 and 1910, from the Taitokerau, Waikato-Maniapoto, Tairawhiti, Waiariki, Aotea, Takitimu, and Waipounamu Māori Land Court Districts.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

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National Geographic Kids Magazines & journals

Digital archive of the trusted children’s magazine National Geographic Kids. Also includes articles, images, videos and online books. Aimed at 6 to 14-year-olds.

Found In: Kids

National Geographic Virtual Library Magazines & journals

The digital archive of the world-renowned magazine National Geographic.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Naxos Jazz Music, audio & video

Streaming over 9000 jazz albums, from jazz legends to contemporary jazz.

Found In: Music

Naxos Music Library Music, audio & video

Online classical music library of streaming music. Includes standard and rare recordings, album notes, reference and tuition material and the ability to create personal playlists.

Found In: Music

Naxos Sheet Music

A digital sheet music with over 45,000 works available for instant download and printing.

Found In: Music

Naxos Video Library Music, audio & video

Performing arts video library. Watch concerts, operas, ballets and music documentaries online.

Found In: Music Video and Film

New Oxford Shakespeare Online

Complete texts, notes and scholarly resources of all Williams Shakespeare's works.

Found In: Academic and Research

New Zealand Business Who’s Who Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

New Zealand’s longest running business directory.

Found In: Biography Business and Management

New Zealand Geographic Archive

Over 600 in-depth features about our country, natural history and culture. Also includes NZGeo TV which contains hundreds of hours of natural history video.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Living world Newspaper and Magazine Archives Science and Technology Video and Film

New Zealand History Collection Academic & Research

Access major and authoritative New Zealand history and biography published by Bridget Williams Books.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

New Zealand Index Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

A collection of searchable indexes related to New Zealand science, industry, news, politics and fine arts.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

New Zealand Sign Language Collection Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

A sign language reference collection including accounts of the deaf experience.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Language

NoveList K8 Plus

Reading recommendations specifically for younger readers, both fiction and non-fiction.

Found In: Books and Reading

NoveList Plus

Find new authors and reading options using your favourite writer, book or genre as a starting point.

Found In: Books and Reading

Nursing and Allied Health Collection Academic & Research

Comprehensive nursing and allied health information aimed at health professionals.

Note: Material contained in this health resource is intended for informational purposes only.

Found In: Health and Medicine

NZGeo TV Music, audio & video

Natural history videos focused on New Zealand's people, places, wildlife and environment. Part of New Zealand Geographic Archive.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Living world Science and Technology Video and Film

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Opposing Viewpoints in Context Academic & Research

Access to a rich resource for perspectives on major contentious social, political, and technological issues. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: News and Current affairs Society and Community Teens

OverDrive eBooks Music, audio & video

eBook and eAudiobook collection containing thousands of fiction and non-fiction titles for adults, young adults and children.

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Found In: Books and Reading eBooks and eAudiobooks

OverDrive for Kids eBooks

eBook and eAudiobook collection containing thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles for children.

Found In: Books and Reading eBooks and eAudiobooks Kids

OverDrive for Teens eBooks

eBook and eAudiobook collection containing thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles for teens.

Found In: Books and Reading eBooks and eAudiobooks Teens

Oxford Art Online Academic & Research Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

The unsurpassed authority on all aspects of art from pre-history to present day.

Found In: Arts and Antiques

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

A collection of biographies, which describe the lives of people who shaped the British Isles and beyond from the 4th century BC to the 21st century.

Found In: Biography

Oxford English Dictionary Online Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Online version of the Oxford English Dictionary. Find word spellings, definitions, pronunciation and examples of use.

Found In: Language Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Resources

Oxford Music Online Academic & Research Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Music reference and research tool that charts the history and culture of music and musicians from around the world, from pre-history to the present day.

Found In: Music

Oxford Reference Online Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Research a term, concept, or person in-depth with articles and essay.

Found In: Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Resources

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Papers Index Newspapers Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

An index to selected articles, obituaries and reviews published in The Press, Christchurch Mail, Christchurch Star, Star Midweek and Star Weekender.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia News and Current affairs

Papers Past Newspapers Primary resources

Access to digitised New Zealand newspapers, periodicals, letters, diaries and parliamentary papers from 1839 to 1945. Coverage includes The Press from 1861 to December 1945.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Family history Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Picture Post Historical Archive Magazines & journals Primary resources

Full digital reproductions of the Picture Post archive, an iconic British newspaper. 1938-1957. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Poetry and Short Story Reference Center Academic & Research Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Access this full-text resource for thousands of classic and contemporary poems, as well as short stories, biographies and authoritative essays on such topics as poetic forms, movements and techniques. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Books and Reading

Popular magazines Magazines & journals

Articles from the most searched for magazine titles based on searches performed by library customers. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Popular Music Library Music, audio & video

Access to a wide range of popular streaming music from around the world. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Music

PressReader Newspapers

Unlimited access to 6,000+ newspapers and magazines from around the world.

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Found In: Books and Reading News and Current affairs

ProQuest Historical Newspapers Newspapers Primary resources

Digital archive of full text and full image newspapers dating back to the 18th century. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Family history History Newspaper and Magazine Archives

ProQuest Megasearch Academic & Research

Search across all of ProQuest’s electronic resources through a single entry point.

Found In: Search multiple resources at once

ProQuest Research Library Academic & Research

Resources for researchers. Designed to extensively cover the top 150 core academic subject reference areas. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Academic and Research

ProQuest Science Journals

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Psychology Collection Academic & Research

Full journal articles on the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops and diminishes. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Health and Medicine

Publications Finder Academic & Research Magazines & journals Newspapers

Discover which full text publications are available electronically at Christchurch City Libraries.

Found In: Academic and Research Newspaper and Magazine Archives Search multiple resources at once

Punch Historical Archive 1841-1992 Magazines & journals Primary resources

Access to the digital archive of Punch, the world’s most celebrated magazine of humour and satire. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

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RBdigital Magazines Magazines & journals Primary resources

Hundreds of eMagazines including many popular New Zealand titles on wide range of subjects.

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Found In: Books and Reading News and Current affairs

RDS Business Reference Suite Academic & Research

Company, industry, market and product information on international businesses.

Found In: Business and Management

Regional Business News

Provides full text of nearly 100 regional business publications from the United States. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Business and Management

Research in Context Academic & Research

Reference material on literature, biography, science, history, and cultures of the world. Aimed at intermediate and secondary level students.

Found In: Academic and Research Teens

Road to IELTS: Academic

Self-study preparation course to help candidates prepare for the globally recognised IELTS exam. It tests English proficiency at an academic level.

Found In: Language Online courses

Road to IELTS: General

Self-study preparation course to help candidates prepare for the globally recognised IELTS exam. It tests English proficiency at a general level.

Found In: Language Online courses

Rock’s Backpages

Online archive of music journalism from the 1950s until today. Includes articles, reviews and interviews in both print and audio.

Found In: Music

Rosetta Stone Library Solution

Access to this eResource has ceased. For an alternative language eResource try Mango Languages

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Safari Books Online Academic & Research

Electronic reference library of technology, digital media, business and management titles. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.

Found In: Science and Technology

Science in Context Academic & Research

Science content for high school and university students, teachers and researchers. Merges reference content with videos, audio, podcasts and images.

Found In: Science and Technology Teens

Science Reference Center Academic & Research

Science resource suitable for all ages. Full text articles from all major areas of scientific study; biographies; video resources and experiments.

Found In: Science and Technology Teens

Scientific American Archive Magazines & journals

Online archive of Scientific American, a magazine that has been reporting on unique insights and developments in science and technology since 1845.

Please note: this archive provides access to issues up until the end of 2015. Issues from January 2016 onward can be found through Publications Finder.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives Science and Technology

Serials Directory, The

Access to current bibliographic information and current pricing structures for popular serials from publishers worldwide. Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN

Found In: Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and General Resources

Smartmath Practice

An interactive and fun way for those aged 6-14 to improve their math skills with activities, tests and quizzes.

Found In: Kids Teens

Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries Music, audio & video

A virtual encyclopedia of the world’s musical and aural traditions including spoken word, and natural and human-made sounds.

Found In: Music

Standards New Zealand Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Online access to view standards on the Standards New Zealand web site. Access this at any of our libraries

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Science and Technology

Only available at Christchurch City Libraries

Student Resources in Context Academic & Research

A comprehensive multi media reference source for high school and tertiary students.

Found In: Academic and Research Teens

Sunday Times Digital Archive 1822-2006, The Newspapers Primary resources

Access to the fully searchable digital archive of the British Sunday Times newspaper. Use at a library or enter your library card & password/PIN

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

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Te Kerēme Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Te Kerēme is a selective index to the Ngāi Tahu claim.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

Te Puna Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc

Te Puna is a web-based search service giving access to what is held in New Zealand libraries and worldwide.

Found In: Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

Teacher Reference Center Academic & Research

Abstracts and indexed articles from journals and magazines for educators.

Found In: Academic and Research

Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2000, The Newspapers

Fully searchable digital archive of what was once the world’s largest selling newspaper. Coverage starts from its first issue in 1855 until the end of 2000. It also includes issues of the Sunday Telegraph from 1961.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Time Magazine Archive Magazines & journals

Time Magazine Archive dating back to its first issue in March 1923 through to December 2000.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Times Digital Archive 1785 – 2010, The Newspapers Primary resources

Full digital version of The Times newspaper (1785-2010), the oldest daily newspaper in continuous publication.

Found In: Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive, 1902 – 2011, The Newspapers

The only literary weekly to offer comprehensive coverage of the most important publications as well as reviewing theatre, cinema, music and exhibitions.

Found In: Books and Reading Newspaper and Magazine Archives

Treaty of Waitangi Collection, The

A collection of searchable electronic reference books on the Treaty of Waitangi from leading thinkers on this foundational document.

Found In: Academic and Research Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

TumbleBook Library

Access to an online collection of animated books that teaches kids the joy of reading. Also included are games, quizzes, videos and puzzles.

Found In: Kids

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uLibrary eAudiobooks New!

A collection of fiction and non-fiction eAudiobook titles.

Get uLibrary eAudiobooks App in Apple Store, opens an external site

Get uLibrary eAudiobooks App in Play Store, opens an external site

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Wheelers eBooks eBooks

A free eBook service of fiction and non–fiction titles. The collection focuses on New Zealand titles. Borrow with your library card and password / PIN.

Access available for Christchurch residents only.

Get Wheelers eBooks App in Apple Store, opens an external site

Get Wheelers eBooks App in Play Store, opens an external site

Found In: Books and Reading eBooks and eAudiobooks

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Zinio for Libraries is now RBdigital Magazines

See RBdigital Magazines.