Library Search | Ketu provides one-step searching across a wide range of the University of Otago Library's resources, including items on the shelf in the Library and some databases, e-journals, e-books and newspapers.
Login before you start searching in order to improve your search results.
The Library Search | Ketu box is on the Library homepage
Watch this video for a demonstration of how to use Library Search | Ketu.
The Library Newspapers guide will help you to check if the library holds a specific newspaper (in print or online). You can also browse the guide to find newspapers from a specific region or time period.
Visit the NZ Statistics guide to find statistical information and data from historic to current, using databases, online data sources and publications:
"Zanran helps you to find ‘semi-structured’ data on the web. This is the numerical data that people have presented as graphs and tables and charts."
Visit your subject guide for more sources of national and international statistics and data:
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The Law Subject Guide lists all the major databases for finding literature on New Zealand and International law including:
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Google is a well-known internet search engine. To ensure you find quality information, use an appropriate search strategy. Try some of the tips and tricks listed in Google Searching (pdf).
Google Scholar can be a useful tool to use to find academic research available on the web. For help creating a search strategy, read Google Scholar: tips and tricks (pdf).
Google is not the only search engine - also consider:
You need to evaluate all information you find on the web before you use it in your assignment.
Anyone can publish information on the internet; there is no 'quality control'.
Use this guide to help you to evaluate the information you find.
Hocken Collections are housed in the Hocken Library, on Anzac Ave, a block from the Stadium.
Culture and history resources reflect New Zealand, the Pacific and the Antarctic:
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Contact Hocken staff on 479 8879, reference.hocken@otago.ac.nz, or take a tour each Wednesday at11am and 2pm.