Library News

Search and Discover

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 1 December 2011

Nelson Public Libraries’ new online catalogue, Discovery Search, is one of the most exciting innovations the libraries have embraced in recent years and gives the public the ability to “Discover” a huge range of resources from right across library collections. Searching the catalogue and Libraries' online resources In fact, it can seem a little overwhelming at first. A simple search for a book title might bring up hundreds of results because the Discovery Search will search across physical resources as well as databases, and through journal articles, book reviews and so on.…

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Car Manuals Online

Posted by Nelson City Council on 2 September 2010

Car Manuals Online Nelson Public Libraries has two new online resources:  a car manual database, and a “small engine” repair database. Auto Repair Reference Centre includes a huge range of car manuals. Browse by year to find the vehicle of your choice.…

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The Libraries get PressDisplay

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 3 May 2010

Read newspapers from around the world  Nelson Public Libraries now provide access to PressDisplay, which offers the digital editions, on the day of publication, of national and local newspapers published by Fairfax around the world, and in a range of languages.  There is good coverage of New Zealand newspapers, including local papers the Nelson Mail and the Leader. Papers are available for 90 days from date of publication, are fully searchable, with print, email, translation and audio options.…

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Breakout and Fundview available from home!

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 17 March 2010

Nelson Public Libraries has long provided in-library access to the online resources Breakout and Fundview. Breakout[[sitetree_link id=1638]#breakout] lists New Zealand awards, scholarships and grants for individuals Fundview[[sitetree_link id=1638]#fundview] is a listing of community funding available in New Zealand. Both resources are constantly updated, comprehensive in their scope and easy to use.…

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