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Covid-19 extra resources

Other institutions and vendors worldwide have temporarily opened access to their resources to assist you with remote learning due to Covid-19. The full list can be found here.

These resources are available to us for a limited time.

Staff help

We can help you find material for your assignments, navigate databases and help with your APA referencing. You can email or zoom your Liaison Librarian here, visit the library in person, and email the library at library@wintec.ac.nz.

Online Resources

The library gives you access to thousands of online journal and newspaper articles and ebooks. Search across our online and print resources using OneSearch or through a specific database. Please see our A-Z list of databases for all our available databases. For assistance on how to use them, and for other handy tutorials take a look at our interactive tutorials and learning resources here and here.

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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.

Select a subject guide below:

Or 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.

Wintec City Library is now open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Please contact library@wintec.ac.nz for any resource requirements.

Featured Databases

Notes on Injectable Drugs (NoIDs)

Notes on Injectable Drugs (NoIDs) is a database of monographs for over 200 medicines in use in New Zealand in a general medical/surgical setting.

It is intended to assist in the preparation and safe administration of injectable medicines but these monographs are not intended to replace local guidelines, nor to provide prescribing information.

NoIDs users should consult local guidelines, manufacturer’s Medicine Data Sheets and New Zealand Formulary for full prescribing information. This website is continually updated.

You can access NoIDs here.

MIMS IVS NZ Online is a database of over one thousand veterinary medicines and products available in New Zealand, with accompanying animal health and prescribing information.
You can access MIMS IVS Online here.

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.

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