Research and Information

The library subscribes to a variety of online resources to help you find reliable, high-quality information, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, and study resources. We’ve also provided a selection of useful websites for convenient access. You will need a library card and PIN to access resources marked with a lock icon ().

• Online resources - reliable, high-quality information, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, and links to useful websites
• Teen study pages - covering all the main topics from English and Mathematics to Technology and Languages
• Children's homework pages - look here for great information to help you with homework 
• Newspapers - browse today's paper online with PressDisplay or look up historical papers using PapersPast
• Local history - history of people, places, local iwi and landmarks in Waimakariri

Find a Good Read

Check out the latest book group reviews, latest booklist and browse new titles at our libaries.

• Find a good read - reading lists, new titles, web links and resources to help you find a good read 

Can't find what you are after?

Contact us by following the Ask Us link below or browse our help topics.