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Our collections
23 November 2023
The library collections include electronic and print books, journal articles, database records, artwork and other heritage materials. Below you can find details about some of our highlighted collections. If you’re looking for a specific title, please use Multisearch or the library catalogue. Please chat with us on Ask Library or contact a library staff member if you can’t find what you are looking for.
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Te Ao Māori collection
You can explore Te Ao Māori through the UC Library collections. The Macmillan Brown Library holds in-depth resources for Māori and Indigenous Studies. Te Puna Ako on Level 4 of the Central Library houses resources on Māori Education. Kaitakawaenga Māori can help you to explore our Te Ao Māori collection.
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Te Ao Māori collection
You can explore Te Ao Māori through the UC Library collections. The Macmillan Brown Library holds in-depth resources for Māori and Indigenous Studies. Te Puna Ako on Level 4 of the Central Library houses resources on Māori Education. Kaitakawaenga Māori can help you to explore our Te Ao Māori collection.
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Te Ao Māori collection
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Māori Land Court records
Printed and microfilm land court records are available in the Macmillan Brown Library. Learn more about the Māori Land Court records.
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Māori Land Court records
Printed and microfilm land court records are available in the Macmillan Brown Library. Learn more about the Māori Land Court records.
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Māori Land Court records
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Pacific collection
The Macmillan Brown Library has a comprehensive collection of books on the Pacific, from works by contemporary Pasifika authors to early European exploration and colonial material. Our extensive range of Pacific journals is augmented by the Pacific content in the library databases. Learn more about our Pacific collection.
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Pacific collection
The Macmillan Brown Library has a comprehensive collection of books on the Pacific, from works by contemporary Pasifika authors to early European exploration and colonial material. Our extensive range of Pacific journals is augmented by the Pacific content in the library databases. Learn more about our Pacific collection.
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Pacific collection
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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
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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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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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Antarctic collection
Christchurch's location as a major 'Gateway to the ice' means there's a longstanding interest in the continent of Antarctica and the southern ocean around it. From science and logistics to treaty matters and environmental concerns, the collection covers a wide range of subjects. Learn more about the Antarctic collection.
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Antarctic collection
Christchurch's location as a major 'Gateway to the ice' means there's a longstanding interest in the continent of Antarctica and the southern ocean around it. From science and logistics to treaty matters and environmental concerns, the collection covers a wide range of subjects. Learn more about the Antarctic collection.
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Antarctic collection
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Fiction
Each UC library has a different collection of fiction. The Central Library has the widest range of fiction, the EPS Library has a science fiction collection, and the Macmillan Brown Library has a collection of New Zealand and Pacific fiction. Learn more about fiction in our general library collections.
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Fiction
Each UC library has a different collection of fiction. The Central Library has the widest range of fiction, the EPS Library has a science fiction collection, and the Macmillan Brown Library has a collection of New Zealand and Pacific fiction. Learn more about fiction in our general library collections.
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Fiction
Key search tools and online library resources
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. Here you can access UC's worldclass research conducted by the university community on the Research Repository, and explore exhibitions on Digital Voyages.
Online databases
Databases provide access to a vast amount of material published in journals, newspapers, legal and other specialist collections.
Online journals
To search for specific journals.
Digital voyages
Discover showcases of past and present digital resources created by students and staff of UC.
Kā Kohika
Search Macmillan Brown Library's collections of art, archives, photographs and architectural drawings.
Research Repository
Access articles, theses, reports, presentations and other original research by UC academics, students and researchers.
Licensing and access restrictions
Content from databases may only be used for the purpose of UC teaching, study or research. Licensing and access restrictions apply to most content, including ebooks and databases.
- A reasonable quantity of excerpts may be downloaded for the purpose of UC teaching, study or research. Substantial subsets of data or content may not be created.
- Data or content may not be copied, sold or provided for any commercial purpose.
- Data or content may not be provided to anyone who is not a member of UC.
- Several of our databases provide access to video. In some cases this may be restricted to users 18 and over. Where this applies, you must be 18 years of age or older to access this material. Please exercise caution.
For more information, see: https://canterbury.libguides.com/copyright-at-uc/general.
