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Databases

A database allows you to search for material in journal​s, 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?

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EBSCOhost
A multi-disciplinary database covering communication, education, general interest, health, humanities, NZ information, psychology, sciences, social sciences, technology, & tourism.
*Access Nursing Reference Center here*​

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Proquest - SciTech Premium Collection

Da​tabase covering ​science topics.

ScienceDirect
A multi-disciplinary database covering agriculture, animal technology, business, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, information technology, & health.

publication finder

Publication Finder
Use this search if you know the title of the journal your article is in.

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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

Standards New Zealand
As a student at WINTEC you have access to all New Zealand Standards. Standards are agreed specifications for products, processes, services, and performance. If, for example, an electrical product is marked as meeting a standard, it means it meets the minimum safety requirements. 

Database A-Z list

Database A-​Z listing
Search for a known database not listed above, for example search the list for the Standards NZ database. ​

Watch the videos in this playlist to learn more about searching, evaluating, and using resources from EBSCOhost databases.​

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.​