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Open Access eBook Resources
When certain events (eg being stuck overseas in a pandemic) prevent you from accessing print material, here are a couple of useful databases that provide legitimate access to digitized texts. Of course check the University Library first, as we currently have a click and collect/or delivery (distance) service for staff and students, plus an amazing collection of eBooks available through the catalogue.
Open Access Digital Theological Library
The Internet Archive's Open Library
(you should register so that you may borrow some books which have restrictions)
Libraries you can sign up to use print resources
New Zealand & Australia
If you live in one of the main centres around New Zealand you may use the local University Library to borrow books.
You will need proof of your enrolment at the University of Otago, and address details to join.
The New Zealand Libraries which have agreed to share their collections are:
Create an individual ‘My Loebs’ account using the ‘Create Profile’ link on the Loeb site to utilise the advanced features of the digital Loeb Classical Library including saving searches, creating bookmarks and annotations.
