Art History Research Net (AHR net) provides full text access to a range of late nineteenth and early twentieth century art, architecture and design publications.
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.
Explore the history of refugees and forced migration during World War II through this new collection of primary sources.
Art History Research Net (AHR net) provides full text access to a range of late nineteenth and early twentieth century art, architecture and design publications.
Biographical reference collections and magazines, a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies, and thousands of unique narrative biographies.
Biographical information about more than one million of the most searched and studied people. Search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as by keyword and full text. Coverage ranges from Kylie Minogue and George Clooney, to Socrates and Boudicca.
Online and interactive version of Encyclopædia Britannica. All subject areas are covered in this easy to use resource aimed at High school level.
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.
A research tool for students that searches across multiple sources in a single search. Includes a range of topic overviews
Improves awareness and provides perspective on global issues, while tying together a wealth of authoritative content: empowering learners to critically analyse and understand the most important issues of the modern world.
Content is from over 800 geographically diverse newspapers, magazines, and journals, covering subjects such as business and economics, conflict and diplomacy, society and culture, environment and climate change, and more.
Global Issues:Gale In Context is cross searchable with Opposing Viewpoints: Gale In Context.
This archive is text-searchable and contains unique stories about our country's natural history and culture spanning the magazine's 34 year history. On the NZ GEO website you can also watch award-winning documentaries, transport yourself with virtual reality videos, enjoy stunning photography and listen to fascinating podcasts.
The New Zealand History Collection provides complete online access to a major, authoritative resource – over thirty years of award-winning history and biography publishing from Bridget Williams Books. Over ninety titles, including recent additions to BWB’s history list such as the widely acclaimed Great War for New Zealand by Vincent O’Malley, as well as multiple works by late historian Judith Binney.
Perspectives on major contentious social, political, and technological issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
With over 20,000 pro/con viewpoints, approximately 19,000 reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more, students will be prepared to argue any side of the issue.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is cross searchable with Global Issues: Gale In Context.
Explore the history of refugees and forced migration during World War II through this new collection of primary sources.
Multimedia reference encyclopedia for school-aged students’ homework and research.
The online version of the popular encyclopedia known as World Book and a variety of other World Book resources on the one platform including World Book Kids and World Book Student for teens.
