Unitec Library

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Dear students and Staff,

We would like to inform you that access to the availability of Dewey 000-649 collection on Level 1 of Te Puna will be limited due to the Unitec Open Day preparation.

During this time, we encourage you to access our library catalogue, databases, and eBook collections for your information needs.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Kind regards,
Library Team

We are pleased to let all library users know that the self-check machines at both the Mt Albert and Waitākere libraries have been upgraded.

The new self-check machines are faster, easier to use, and provide a smoother borrowing experience. You can now issue your own library books using your student ID, without needing to wait for assistance at the Ask Me Desk. This service is available whenever the library is open, including times when staff may not be available.

Security Gate Upgrades

We have also upgraded the security gates at:

Building 180, Mt Albert Library
B520, Waitākere Library

If the security gate alarm sounds when you pass through, please do not ignore it.

Instead, please: Check that all library books have been issued correctly at a self-check machine. Visit the Ask Me Desk at Mt Albert Library or speak to library staff at Waitākere Library.
Contact the library team if you need assistance.

The alarm usually means that an item has not been issued properly, and our staff will be happy to help resolve the issue.

Thank you and we hope you enjoy using our upgraded library services.

Library

Warm Pacific greetings. From semester 2, the Pacific collection at Unitec Waitākere Library has moved from a reference-only collection to a lending collection. Staff and students can now borrow Pacific books, DVDs and other print resources to support study, teaching and research.
✨ Look for the new P stickers on the shelves and PACIFIC call number labels to find resources in the Pacific collection.
📍 Waitākere Library, Building 520, Level 3.
🔎 Request items through Unitec LibrarySearch.

More info on the Unitec Library blog here: https://uniteclibraryupdates.blogspot.com/2026/08/pacific-collection-resources-are-now.html

Planned outage to self-check machines Tuesday 28 July

The self-check machine will be unavailable from
9:00 PM on Monday, 27 July
until
5:00 PM on Tuesday, 28 July.
If you need to borrow items during this time, please visit the Ask Me Desk for assistance.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused

Special shelves for large books at Te Puna Library https://uniteclibraryupdates.blogspot.com/2026/07/special-shelves-for-large-books-at-te.html

Tautai: The Master Navigator is a groundbreaking reimagining of the role of educational leadership in "untangling the tangled net" of entrenched issues undermining Pacific learners' educational achievement
We have 2 copies, one print copy at Te Puna library Mt Albert and one copy at Waitakere library campus.

There are study snacks to keep you going and warm in all levels Te Puna library. Thanks to Student Support team.

Best of luck with your exams!
Have a look at the study week and exam prep display at Te Puna Library to grab study tips and useful resources.

E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu'u - From the high mountains are the blessings of the village.

The Samoa proverb underscores the library as a gateway to knowledge. Like a mountain sustaining its village, the library shares rich resources—databases, books, journals—and offers expert guidance through subject librarians. It stands as a constant reminder of the support and opportunities that enrich your studies and research, a true blessing in your academic journey at Unitec.

Ia manuia le vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Happy Samoa language week 2026