Library
UC has three libraries on campus for learning, teaching, and research. You can visit any of these and search our online collections and databases. You can also chat live with our expert staff members and book time for more specialist help. We're here to help with finding resources, referencing, and more.
Ngā Puna Mātauraka | UC Libraries are making some changes
During February UC Libraries are putting in some changes across the Library that we want you to know about.
Read more about the changes and schedule at Library News.
Search our collections
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Special collections
Discover the written word throughout history, via rare books, the Modern Fine Print Collection, and other Special Collections. Learn more about the special collections at UC's libraries.
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Special collections
Discover the written word throughout history, via rare books, the Modern Fine Print Collection, and other Special Collections. Learn more about the special collections at UC's libraries.
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Special collections
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Online library resources
Here you can access UC's worldclass research conducted by the university community on the Research Repository, and explore exhibitions on Digital Voyages.
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Online library resources
Here you can access UC's worldclass research conducted by the university community on the Research Repository, and explore exhibitions on Digital Voyages.
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Online library resources
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Key search tools
You can search the UC library collections for books, journal articles, artwork, and more. These items are listed in our library catalogue, databases, heritage collections, and archives. Learn about key search tools for UC libraries.
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Key search tools
You can search the UC library collections for books, journal articles, artwork, and more. These items are listed in our library catalogue, databases, heritage collections, and archives. Learn about key search tools for UC libraries.
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Key search tools
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General collections
The library has a range of general collections. These are available online and across our library locations. Our resources include books, journals, audio-visual material, maps, kits, and more. Find out about general collections at UC libraries.
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General collections
The library has a range of general collections. These are available online and across our library locations. Our resources include books, journals, audio-visual material, maps, kits, and more. Find out about general collections at UC libraries.
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General collections
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Exhibitions and featured collections
The library has made a number of online exhibitions and featured collections available online. These include our Springbok Tour, Ernest Rutherford, photograph and print collections, and recent exhibitions. Learn more about our exhibitions and featured collections.
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Exhibitions and featured collections
The library has made a number of online exhibitions and featured collections available online. These include our Springbok Tour, Ernest Rutherford, photograph and print collections, and recent exhibitions. Learn more about our exhibitions and featured collections.
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Exhibitions and featured collections
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Art and archives
Explore UC's extensive art and archive collections. Our archive contains unique documents, photographs, and architectural drawings that tell stories of Aotearoa, the Pacific, and beyond. UC holds one of the largest art collections in the region, with a focus on Canterbury artists and those who taught or studied at UC.
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Art and archives
Explore UC's extensive art and archive collections. Our archive contains unique documents, photographs, and architectural drawings that tell stories of Aotearoa, the Pacific, and beyond. UC holds one of the largest art collections in the region, with a focus on Canterbury artists and those who taught or studied at UC.
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Art and archives
Our libraries
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Central Library
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The Central Library is in the Puaka-James Hight building opposite Matariki. It provides services and collections that support studying Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Business and Economics, Education, Music and Fine Arts. See library hours and find out more about the building.
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Central Library
Te Puna Mātauraka
The Central Library is in the Puaka-James Hight building opposite Matariki. It provides services and collections that support studying Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Business and Economics, Education, Music and Fine Arts. See library hours and find out more about the building.
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Central Library
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Library
Te Puna Pūkaha me te Pūtaiao
The Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) library is on the north side of campus adjacent to Creyke Road and the Engineering Core. It provides services and collections that support all aspects of engineering, forestry, sciences, and Antarctic Studies. See library opening hours here.
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Library
Te Puna Pūkaha me te Pūtaiao
The Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) library is on the north side of campus adjacent to Creyke Road and the Engineering Core. It provides services and collections that support all aspects of engineering, forestry, sciences, and Antarctic Studies. See library opening hours here.
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Library
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Macmillan Brown Library
Te Puna Rakahau o Macmillan Brown
UC's Macmillan Brown Library hosts cultural heritage collections that reflect our place in Aotearoa, the Pacific, and beyond. These diverse collections have unlimited potential for discovering and creating new knowledge. They are here for teaching and research. See where we are on campus library opening hours.
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Macmillan Brown Library
Te Puna Rakahau o Macmillan Brown
UC's Macmillan Brown Library hosts cultural heritage collections that reflect our place in Aotearoa, the Pacific, and beyond. These diverse collections have unlimited potential for discovering and creating new knowledge. They are here for teaching and research. See where we are on campus library opening hours.
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Macmillan Brown Library
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Library services
UC libraries provide physical and digital collections and friendly, expert staff who can help you find resources for teaching and research. From distance services to interloans, check out the library services available to you at UC.
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Library services
UC libraries provide physical and digital collections and friendly, expert staff who can help you find resources for teaching and research. From distance services to interloans, check out the library services available to you at UC.
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Library services
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Library facilities
UC libraries provide a range of facilities to support learning. From spaces to study and work to computers and printers, check out all the library facilities available to you at UC.
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Library facilities
UC libraries provide a range of facilities to support learning. From spaces to study and work to computers and printers, check out all the library facilities available to you at UC.
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Library facilities
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Membership and borrowing
You can join UC's libraries and borrow resources and other educational libraries. Find out about membership and borrowing at our libraries.
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Membership and borrowing
You can join UC's libraries and borrow resources and other educational libraries. Find out about membership and borrowing at our libraries.
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Membership and borrowing
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Citations and referencing
From APA to Chicago and MLA, there are many different referencing styles. Your lecturer will recommend a style to use. For large projects, we recommend you use a reference manager. Referencing your work correctly helps you avoid plagiarism. Learn more about citations and referencing.
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Citations and referencing
From APA to Chicago and MLA, there are many different referencing styles. Your lecturer will recommend a style to use. For large projects, we recommend you use a reference manager. Referencing your work correctly helps you avoid plagiarism. Learn more about citations and referencing.
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Citations and referencing