Libraries Extended Hours Semester 1 2017

Mt Albert Hub Library & Learning Commons and Waitakere library will be open longer hours over the study and exam weeks period, from Saturday 10th June - Friday 30th June 2017

Mt Albert Hub Library & Learning Commons      Waitakere Library
(10 June - 30 June 2017)                                             (12 June - 30 June 2017)

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00pm                       Monday - Thursday : 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday                     :  8:00am - 7:00pm                        Friday                       : 8:00am - 6:00pm
Weekends               :  9:00am - 7:00pm                        Weekends                 :10:00am - 4:00pm

Building 1 library hours are not being extended. Their hours will remain the same as during semester time.
See Library Hours   

For more information contact us 

Samoan Language Week 2017

Samoan Language Week 2017 at Unitec Library

Tālofa! Come celebrate Samoan Language Week with Unitec Library. The theme for this year is:

"Ma’au i lou ofaga. Maua’a lou fa’asinomaga” – “Keep your identity alive to thrive”

Did you know that Gagana Sāmoa is the second most spoken language in Auckland and third most spoken in New Zealand.

Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa: Samoan Language Week runs from Sunday May 28 until Saturday 3 June 2017.

Unitec Library has resources both in print and electronic to help you learn and become familiar in Samoan culture and language. Check out the Unitec Library catalogue and our Pacific subject guide.

Come in and see our displays!

Use the hashtag #SamoanLanguageWeek2017 to follow the events on social media.

For more information visit these websites:

•  Events at Auckland Libraries    
• Ministry for Pacific Peoples
• Samoan Language Week on Facebook

Open Hours for ANZAC DAY

The following week, the Unitec libraries will be close on Tuesday 25th April 2017 for ANZAC DAY. Check the details below or see the library hours

	Mid-Semester Break -
	Sunday 23 April	Monday 24 April	ANZAC DAY Tuesday 25 April	Wednesday 26 April	Thursday 27 April
Main Hub Library Mt Albert	9am - 4.30pm	8am - 9pm	Closed	8am - 9pm	8am - 9pm
Building 1 Library Mt Albert	Closed	8.30am - 8pm	Closed	8.30am - 8pm	8.30am - 8pm
Waitakere Library	10am - 4pm	8am - 8pm	Closed	8am - 8pm	8am - 8pm

Library Easter Hours 2017

Unitec is closing at 1:00 pm on Thursday 13 April. Please get home safely before the storm arrives.

Over the Easter break the Unitec libraries will be open at times different from their regular hours. Check the details below or see the library hours page.

	Good   Friday  14 Apr	Easter  Saturday 15 Apr	Easter Sunday  16 Apr	Easter Monday 17 Apr	Easter Tuesday 18 Apr
Hub Library and Learning Commons Mt Albert	Closed	9am - 4.30pm	Closed	Closed	9am - 4.30pm
Building 1 Library	Closed	9am - 4.30pm	Closed	Closed	Closed
Waitākere Library	Closed	10am - 4.00pm	Closed	Closed	8am - 8pm

Easter Egg Draw

Be in to win one of 3 Easter Eggs!

How: 
Check out your books on the self-check machine at any Unitec Library, print off the slip & bring it to the desk

When:
Winner drawn Wednesday 12th April 2017

Where:
 Unitec Hub Library, Building One Library and Waitakere Library


The winner will have their picture posted on the Unitec Library Facebook page


For more information Contact us

Useful apps for students

There are some great apps for students to use available in iOS, android and the web.

Discover them now!

 

 To find the useful apps in your subject area or interest, go to the relevant Study Guides. Click on the links below:

•  Mātauranga Māori - Māori Language and Culture
•  English Language   

In addition, these are essential apps that every university student should use on their Android and  iPhone device.

• Storage apps - Google Drive  
•  Unitec Students app

For more information, visit our Mobile Devices subject guide page.

Be prepared and start strong this semester

Learn essential computer and study skills to help you succeed at Unitec:

Study skills, academic writing and referencing

• Te Puna Ako Learning Centres offer a wide range of free workshops to enhance you academic study skills and improve your maths (click here to book - for APA referencing workshops click on "rev up your writing...')
  
• Workshops for postgraduates (click here to book - for workshops on Endnote, Zotero, Mendeley and Databases click on the 'locate appropriate info and keep records...)

Computer / IT skills

• IMS (Unitec computers) Quickstart Guide: You can do this online in your own time
  Note: For free Microsoft Office training see FREE4U computing.
• For free computer orientation workshops, visit the IMS Help Desk team in the Hub
• Moodle help
• Printing and copying help

  Study guides & Study toolbox 

• Find the Library's subscription and latest databases by name, subject or vendor. To find even more e-resources including free websites in your subject area go to the relevant Subject Guide.  (Click here to Subject and Study Guides)
  

• Take sometime to explore the Study Toolbox. The library and Te Puna Ako have created resources to help you in your studies. Click here to Study Toolbox