Department of Languages and Culture: Books
Subject Librarian
Find books (including E-books and dictionaries) in the University of Otago Library using Library Search | Ketu
To find more books...
Try searching:
- Te Puna - New Zealand National Union Catalogue This link opens in a new windowSearch the New Zealand National Union Catalogue for items held in libraries throughout New Zealand.
- Trove This link opens in a new windowA discovery service focused on Australia, Australians, and items found in Australian collecting institutions. Provides a single point of access to resources currently discoverable via the National Library of Australia's multiple discovery services, and to digitised material freely available online anywhere in the world.
- OCLC WorldCatSearch for books and other materials in libraries worldwide. OCLC WorldCat is updated daily.
1 user licence (Click "Exit" when you finish your search) - Google BooksSearches the web for freely available online books
- MERLOTOne of the largest sources of Open Education Resources OERs, including textbooks.
Book Help
- How to Find a Book on the ShelvesInstructional video showing how to find a book on the library shelves by its call number.
- ReserveTo find subject materials reserved by your lecturer, search using your course paper code (e.g. CLAS105).
- Scan RequestThis video shows how to request a PDF scan of a book section or print journal from any Otago library.
- Book Recommendation Online FormThis online form is for University of Otago staff and students to make recommendations for book purchasing.
- Electronic Access HelpIf you have any queries about our electronic resources (databases, e-journals or e-books), please contact the library using the form on this web page.
Borrow Books from Other University Libraries
- University of Otago Library Interloans ServiceIs the book you want not in the the University of Otago Library collection? We'll find a library that has it and borrow it for you. A fee of $25 applies to books from countries other than NZ and Australia.