The University Library

The University of Waikato has two libraries on its Hamilton campus and one in Tauranga.

The Hamilton Campus Library (including the Law Library) is located in the Student Centre, Te Manawa, in the heart of the Hamilton campus. The Teaching Resources Library is located in Building TL in the Division of Education. The Tauranga Library is in the Tauranga CBD Campus building.

The Hamilton Campus Library serves the teaching, learning and research needs of all students and staff and the Teaching Resources Library provides books and other resources to assist in preparation and planning for teaching in primary and secondary schools and early childhood centres.

The Tauranga Campus Library supports courses delivered in Tauranga. There is a small dynamic, high-demand, collection of books, supported by the full range of our e-resource collections. Students at Tauranga have easy access to Library support services, all eResources and material held on the Hamilton Campus via distance services.

The Library also offers support for Waikato courses taught at partner institutions.

Tours and essential tutorials are offered intensively during the first few weeks of each trimester and throughout the year.

The Library supports teaching and learning It assists its users to acquire the skills to help them navigate print and online information sources and to locate, evaluate and use information relevant to their needs in the most effective way.

The Library contributes to the University’s research programme by making available online and print resources and by the provision of research and researcher support services.

Library services, collections and resources include:

• An extensive range of online, print and multi-media resources
• O Neherā Library Digital Collections
• Access to in-person and online help services
• A wide range of research skills development workshops
• In-depth individual research consultations for post-graduates and academic staff
• Support for PBRF (Performance Based Research Funding) activities
• Research Commons (the Institutional Repository)
• Computers, wi-fi, laptops, photocopiers, scanners and printers
• Places to study and work individually or in groups

For more information, please visit the Library website: www.waikato.ac.nz/library.