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eBook Collection
Wintec Library has a large number of digital resources, from our single-search system OneSearch to our hundreds of thousands of online ebooks and millions of academic journal articles. We know it can be tricky using so many different systems, so we have some tips and pointers here to help you make the most of the resources we have while you study.
Whether you need help learning how to use OneSearch, you want to brush up on your ebook skills, or you're wanting to know if Wikipedia can be used in an assignment, we're here to help. Click this link for more information.
Click here to access your Proquest Bookshelf. (You may need to login).
Library Guides
Library guides are guides especially written by Wintec Library staff to support you with your studies. They help you find books, journals and databases to use for your assignments and can give you tips, tools and strategies for assessing the resources you find. Type in keywords or your subject name to find specific guides.Recommended Databases
A database allows you to search for material in journals, magazines, ebooks and other online resources. Results can include just the abstract (summary) of the material; or the complete article, book, video, etc. Click a recommended database below to start searching. For access to all our databases you can click on this link A-Z list of databases
To access the databases you will need a Wintec computer username and password. These are available from the ITS Service Management Team toll-free on 0800 494 683 for all current Wintec staff and students.
If you need help searching the databases, look for tutorials within the database or Ask a librarian—we're here to help.
Scheduled Maintenance
The Wintec Library homepage and access to your library account will be disabled between 8pm and 11pm on 2nd March for a scheduled system upgrade
Welcome to Wintec Library
Library tour
Take a virtual tour of Wintec city campus library!
Did you know you can take a virtual tour of the Wintec city library? In this gamified tour, you'll find out about the resources the library has to offer—from books to quiet study spaces, expert referencing help and more—and help a student complete their assignment as you become familiar with the library space. Click the image above to check it out!
Academic integrity
Understanding Academic Integrity
Try our interactive module on Academic Integrity. You will receive some great tips including an understanding of copyright, referencing,and how to ensure your assignments comply with the principles of Academic Integrity.
Featured Databases
With ClinicalKey Student, you have access to leading medical and nursing content, video resources and powerful study tools to help you study smarter.
Click here to access Clinical Key. Please note you will need to register to access this resource.
Click here for a quick video tutorial on how to use this database. Please note that not all products mentioned in the tutorial are included in our subscription.
O'Reilly
Focusing on business and technology, O’Reilly for Higher Education provides access to over 35,000 e-books, over 30,000 hours of video and more. By following Learning Paths, you can learn new skills such as programming languages and discover new interests, while Case Studies demonstrate how others did it at well-known companies such as Facebook. Mobile app is not available.
Click on the logo above or this link to access.
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