University of Otago Distance Learning
The University of Otago has a world-class library to support staff and students engaged in teaching, learning and research.
Library collections and support are increasingly being made available online and this can be particularly useful for Distance students.
For assistance searching the Library collections and selecting appropriate online resources, check out the Library Subject guides and/or the Subject Librarian for your study area. More information and contact details are available from our LibGuide for Distance students:
This Guide was last reviewed in June 2024.
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Distance students and the Library
The Library has been supporting Distance Students for almost 35 years, as long as the University has been offering distance courses. Read more…Visiting other New Zealand University libraries
Through the ULANZ (University Libraries of Australian and New Zealand) reciprocal borrowing agreement, you can borrow in person from ... Read more…Library Services, Resources and Guides
The Library provides access to a range of services and resources for your time at university. Read more…Visiting Campus Libraries
All students who are currently enrolled can use any of the University of Otago libraries on the Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington or ... Read more…Requesting Library Material
Library material can be requested via Library Search | Ketu Read more…Past Exam Papers
You can access past exam papers from the Library. Read more…Borrowing Information
Loan periods and restrictions Information about the number of items you can borrow and for how long is available from the Library ... Read more…Contact Subject Librarians for Help with Searching
When you need assistance finding relevant research for your assignments or research, a Subject Librarian is a great person to contact. Read more…Google Scholar as a Research Tool
Google Scholar limits web search results to its definition of academic, peer reviewed literature. Read more…Finding Related Research using Google Scholar
Use the Cited by and Related articles links in Google Scholar to find related research. Read more…Research Alerts
While undertaking a Masters or PhD thesis, you may find it difficult to keep abreast of new research relevant to your topic. Read more…Library eBooks in a nutshell
The Library subscribes to a large number of eBooks which are available at any time. Read more…Finding a Thesis
Theses can be very useful sources of unpublished research, but they can also be hard to locate. Read more…References, Citations Styles, and Reference Management Software
Referencing is part of a policy of Academic Integrity that the University of Otago adheres to. Read more…Copyright
The Library, and you, are required by law to ensure fair use of material that has been copied for study and research purposes. Read more…Useful Library Links
The University of Otago Library has a vast number of useful web links for you to explore. Read more…
