Databases
A database allows you to search for material in journals, magazines, ebooks and other online resources. Results can include just the abstract (summary) of the material; or the complete article, book, video, etc.
To search most of our databases all at once use OneSearch.
On this page:
Recommended databases
Other databases
A-Z database list
Need help?
Recommended databases
EBSCOhost
A multi-disciplinary database covering communication, education, general interest, health, humanities, NZ information, psychology, sciences, social sciences, technology, & tourism.
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Database covering science topics.
ScienceDirect
A multi-disciplinary database covering agriculture, animal technology, business, biology, chemistry, earth sciences,
engineering, information technology, & health.
Publication Finder
Use this search if you know the title of the journal
your article is in.
CCH IntelliConnect
New Zealand commercial law database including the Updating
Master Tax Guide; business, company, employment & tax law; tax cases & commentary; GST guide; health & safety at work.
Standards New Zealand
As a student at
Academic Video Online
The Academic Video Online provides unlimited remote access to more than 63,000* (and growing) videos all cross-searchable from a single platform. The database includes scholarly video material of virtually every video type: documentaries, interviews,
performances, news programs and newsreels, field recordings, commercials, demonstrations, original and raw footage including tens of thousands of exclusive titles.
New databases
Haynes Manuals AllAccess
Haynes Manuals AllAccess is a library of manuals covering a vast range of car and motorcycle makes and models, with up-to-date content including common repairs, routine maintenance and servicing procedures.
Wintec Library is now able to offer free access to hundreds of online car and motorcycle manuals through its subscription to Haynes AllAccess Manuals.
New Zealand Geographic Archive
New Zealand Geographic is the journal of record for our small island nation, celebrating our environment and society for more
than 30 years. Winner of Magazine of the Year in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Wintec Library is now able to offer access to stories, photography and audio resources through New Zealand Geographic.
Other databases
- ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Digital Library
- Alexander Street Education Videos
- Bridget Williams Treaty of Waitangi Collection
- Gale Databases
- Google Scholar
- Index New Zealand
- JSTOR Arts & Science III
- Lippincott Procedures
- New Zealand Legislation
- Newztext Plus
- Research Papers in Economics (RePEc)
- Visible Body (Desktop | Mobile) | (System requirement)
Database A-Z list
Database A-Z listingSearch for a known database not listed above, for example search the list for the Standards NZ database.
Need help?
To access the databases you will need a Wintec computer username and password. These are available from the ITS Service Management Team toll free on 0800 587 500 for all current Wintec staff and students.
If you need help searching the databases look for tutorials within the database, or Ask a librarian - we're here to help.