The University of Otago Library’s Strategic Directions to 2022 align closely with the University’s Strategic Directions to 2020. We support the unwavering commitment and ambition as a research-intensive and predominantly campus-based university with strong national and international linkages and a focus on high quality research, teaching and service outcomes.
The Library provides high quality information resources and services, recognising the diversity and needs of all stakeholders. We strive to be responsive and innovative in our service delivery and to be a vital contributor to the academia of the University.
There are a number of service points across campus where you will find welcoming comfortable facilities suitable for individual and group learning. Assistance with sourcing and evaluating library resources and developing your search skills is readily available from our friendly, knowledgeable staff.
The stunning Central Library is located in the award winning Information Services Building. Hocken Collections is one of New Zealand’s foremost research libraries and contains many rare historical publications of national and international significance, as well as manuscripts, pictures and photographs.
Come on in and explore your Libraries:
- Central Library (Information Services Building)
- Sir Robert Stout Law Library (Richardson Building)
- Health Sciences Library (Sayers Building)
- Science Library (Science III Building)
- Robertson Library (Union Street East)
- Hocken Library (Anzac Avenue)
- Southland Campus Library (Invercargill)
Search
Databases, e-journals, past exam papers.
Subject guides
Support your learning and research with resources relevant to your subject area
Using the library
Getting started at the library, borrowing, locations, printing and Māori services.
Services for teaching
Contact a Subject Librarian, Reserve information, subject guides.
Services for researchers
Interloans, thesis guide, OUR Archive, ORCID at Otago, research impact.
Treasures of the Library
Hocken Collections, Special Collections.
Referencing
Citation styles including APA and Harvard.
Library hours (See all Library hours)
Central
Tuesday
8:00 PM-12:00 PM
Currently closed
Robertson
Tuesday
8:00 PM-12:00 PM
Currently closed
Health Sciences
Tuesday
8:00 PM-12:00 PM
Currently closed
Hocken
Tuesday
11:00 PM-6:00 AM
Currently closed
Law
Tuesday
9:30 PM-12:00 PM
Currently closed
Science
Tuesday
8:00 PM-12:00 PM
Currently closed
Southland
Tuesday
9:30 PM-6:00 AM
Currently closed