Libraries
UC has three libraries on campus - the Central, EPS, and Macmillan Brown. Most of our resources are available online but we also have significant physical collections. As well as resources, our libraries provide study spaces and a range of facilities. We also have skilled library staff available to help you find resources.
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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
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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History of the UC Library
UC Library was first established at Canterbury College in 1879 with a very small collection. It has since grown to become a vital part of the University and today it holds over 2 million physical items. These include books, archives, journals, and more. Learn about the history of the UC Library.
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History of the UC Library
UC Library was first established at Canterbury College in 1879 with a very small collection. It has since grown to become a vital part of the University and today it holds over 2 million physical items. These include books, archives, journals, and more. Learn about the history of the UC Library.
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History of the UC Library
The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi inform all services at the University of Canterbury Library.
These principles are kāwanatanga, tino rangatiratanga, protection of rights under the Treaty, partnership as a principle of mutuality and participation to ensure equitable access.
As a university library the core work we do is the provision of information resources and services, with the goal of providing equitable outcomes for our communities to meet lifelong learning needs.
Whakahoahoa | partnership
We work collaboratively to build the trust needed for respectful, genuine relationships with our community, with particular recognition of Ngāi Tūāhuriri as mana whenua.
Kotahitanga | unity and teamwork
We work together and share our knowledge openly, recognising that we can achieve more together than we can on our own. We consider the impact of our actions on each other and on the team and the Library as a whole.
Manaakitanga | caring for people
Our relationships are based on respect and caring for every person.
We act with honesty and integrity and communicate openly. We are clear about our intentions and act in good faith. We take responsibility for our decisions and actions.
We acknowledge that each person has different beliefs, viewpoints and knowledge. We believe that through valuing this diversity and working inclusively, we can get the best results together.
Ako me te Mātauranga | learning and knowledge
We support the pursuit of education, life-long learning and scholarship. We recognise that cultural frameworks shape knowledge and we respect knowledge as a taonga passed from generation to generation in accordance with tikanga.
Kaitiakitanga | guardianship
We treasure and protect our collections as resources for learning, teaching and research now and in the future. We apply tikanga Māori to our Māori collections.
The Library’s strategic focus is governed by Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora | UC Strategic Vision 2020-2030.
Focusing on these goals allows us to embrace the challenges of the changing library environment and lead our students and academics into a new era of interconnectedness and intellectual opportunity.
