Web Directory > NZ > General and Reference > Libraries > Information related groups and services

• ūpoko tukutuku = Māori subject headings
  Provides a structured set of subject headings to describe material in, by and about Māori.
  
  
• AnyQuestions.co.nz
  Online reference service for school students with direct, real time, online help from a reference librarian. Databases can also be searched by students, includes a database of frequently asked questions.
  
  
• ANZIIL : Australian & New Zealand Institute for Information Literacy
  Supports organisations, institutions and individuals in the promotion of information literacy and, in particular, the embedding of information literacy within the total educational process.
  
  
• ANZLIC the spatial information council
  ANZLIC is developing nationally-agreed policies and guidelines aimed at achieving "best practice" in spatial data management. Within Australia, the major vehicle for improving access to data is the Australian Spatial Data Infrastructure (ASDI). Within government, ANZLIC is creating a strong linkage between policy decisions and the information needed to implement them. Includes policy, publications, news, links.
  
  
• ANZTLA : Australian and New Zealand Theological Library Association
  The Association seeks to foster the study of theology and religion by enhancing the development of theological and religious libraries and librarianship. The web site provides information about the Society and its publications. It also includes a directory of members.
  
  
• Archives & Records Association of New Zealand : ARANZ
  About ARANZ and information about local branches. Site also has information about upcoming events; newsletters; library catalogue and professional resources available online.
  
  
• Arlis : Arts Libraries Society, Australia & New Zealand
  Information about ARLIS/ANZ including projects, discussion forums, membership and conference details.
  
  
• Catapult : newsletter of the LIANZA Cataloguing Special Interest Group
  Catapult is a newsletter providing CATSIG members with up-to-date information on cataloguing topics and professional development opportunities. Issues available in full text.
  
  
• Council of New Zealand University Librarians = Kaunihera o ngā Kaimahi Whare Pukapuka i ngā Whare Wānanga o Aotearoa
  CONZUL is an association composed of all the New Zealand University Librarians. It acts collectively for the common benefit of New Zealand universities. The web site includes the strategic plan, submissions, press releases and New Zealand university library statistics.
  
  
• DC-ANZ
  For people interested in Dublin Core metadata standards and practices.
  
  
• Digital strategy : creating our digital future
  About the New Zealand government digital strategy. Includes publications and information on development of communication technology and how it relates to communities, business, government and individuals .
  
  
• DigitalNZ : helping to make New Zealand digital content easier to find, share & use = Ā-tihi o Aotearoa
  Digital New Zealand is a Government collaborative project. It includes New Zealand content from government departments, publicly funded organisations, the private sector, and community groups.
  
  
• Discover = Te Kohinga Taonga
  A database of resources selected for use by New Zealand schools. Access to over 2,500 multimedia items available mostly from the National Library of New Zealand collections supporting the visual arts & music disciplines.
  
  
• Epic
  EPIC, Electronic Purchasing In Collaboration. New Zealand libraries have banded together to buy access to a collection of EPIC e-resources which are available to borrowers through their libraries.
  
  
• findNZarticles
  Searchable indexes to a range of New Zealand newspapers and journals. Collaborative project by New Zealand libraries.
  
  
• Friends of the Turnbull Library
  The Friends of the Turnbull Library is an incorporated society promoting public interest in the Alexander Turnbull Library and supporting its activities.
  
  
• Glenda Northey BA, MA(Hons), NZLA Cert., library and information mediator
  Publications available in pdf file on library and sport injury prevention topics.
  
  
• GOVIS : Government Information System Managers' Forum
  The goals of GOVIS have been to encourage discussion relating to all aspects of IT, improve the cost effectiveness and promotion of IT management within central government, encourage a common approach in government Open Systems, and facilitate networking among government sector organisations. As 'knowledge centres' emerge from what were libraries and IT shops, information managers have become a prime contributors to and participants in GOVIS activities.
  
  
• Greenstone digital library software
  Greenstone is a suite of open source software for building and distributing digital library collections. Greenstone is produced by the New Zealand Digital Library Project at the University of Waikato.
  
  
• Information & Library Studies
  Outline of the Information and Library Studies courses at The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.
  
  
• International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (New Zealand) Inc.
  IAML(NZ)Inc is an association of New Zealand music libraries and music librarians. Its members meet annually and maintain contact through its journal, Crescendo. The web site includes a history of IAML in New Zealand and describes important music collections. It also advises how to get hold of music scores and recordings in New Zealand.
  
  
• Knowledge Basket : New Zealand's research archive : nau mai ki Te Kete ō te Wānanga
  Hosts more than 20 (free and subscription) databases which provide access to key New Zealand information using primary sources, intended for professional and private research.
  
  
• Koha : open source library system
  The Koha system is a free full catalogue, OPAC, circulation and acquisitions system for libraries. Site has access to trial database and free download of software.
  
  
• LIANZA IT-SIG
  Wiki Wiki Web of the Information Technology Special Interest Group (ITSIG) of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand/Aotearoa. Includes the LIANZA Research SIG research register and resources concerning the application of information technology to library and information management.
  
  
• Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa : LIANZA = Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa
  Information about the association: its membership and subscriptions, special interest groups, governance, policies, and awards, as well as news and submissions. Also available: information about interloans, employment vacancies for librarians and LIANZA conference details.
  
  
• Library and Information Advisory Commission = Ngā Kaiwhakamārama i ngā Kohikohinga Kōrero
  LIAC is an advisory body on the role of library and information services reporting to the Minister responsible for the National Library. About the commission and its aims. Includes reports.
  
  
• Librarylife : the magazine for library & information professionals = Te rau ora
  Librarylife (previously the print title Library Life) is the publication of LIANZA (Library and Information Association New Zealand Aotearoa), and covers issues and events relevant to the library and information sector. Contents pages are available to non-LIANZA members; full-text is available to members only.
  
  
• Matapihi : open the window--
  Bilingual gateway to some New Zealand library, gallery and museum collections. Includes photographs, drawings, paintings, sculpture and some 3-D virtual museum objects. Sound accompanies some items.
  
  
• MetroNet : Metropolitan Public Libraries Network (MetroNet) Incorporated
  MetroNet is the society of New Zealand public libraries serving populations of 50,000 or more. The web site includes objectives and rules, a submission on the review of the Local Government Act in PDF format, and links to member libraries and other sites.
  
  
• National Digital Forum
  The National Digital Forum (NDF) is a coalition of organisations working together to enhance electronic access to New Zealand's culture and heritage. Site includes the Register of Digitisation Initiatives (RoDI).
  
  
• National Register of Archives and Manuscripts = Te Rārangi Pūranga, Tuhinga Ake o te Motu : www.nram.org.nz
  NRAM is used by archivists and researchers to signpost archival collections held in museums, local government bodies, libraries, historical societies, community repositories, and in-house business, educational, religious and sporting archives throughout New Zealand. The site includes background information and instructions for contributors, as well as a search facility.
  
  
• New Zealand Digital Library, the University of Waikato
  The New Zealand Digital Library Project is a research programme at The University of Waikato. The Project's aim is to develop the underlying technology for digital libraries and make it available publicly so that others can use it to create their own collections. This web site provides several document collections, including historical documents, humanitarian and development information, computer science technical reports and bibliographies, literary works, and magazines. All are available over the Web, and can be accessed through searching and browsing interfaces provided by the Greenstone digital library software.
  
  
• New Zealand Knowledge Management : sharing knowledge about managing knowledge
  Provides opportunities for professionals from different industries to share their interest, knowledge and experiences in knowledge management.
  
  
• New Zealand Law Librarians' Assoc.
  NZLLA is the professional organisation for those working with legal information in New Zealand. Includes information about NZLL, projects, careers and professional events. An online newsletter is available; also a discussion forum.
  
  
• New Zealand library & information management journal = Ngā pūrongo
  Published by LIANZA (Library and Information Association of New Zealand) in association with the Victoria University School of Information Management, the New Zealand Library and Information Management Journal covers topics of interest to the profession in New Zealand. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• New Zealand Open Source Awards 2007 October : recognising & celebrating the contribution of New Zealanders to open source
  Information about the NZOSA awards, which recognize New Zealanders who contribute to or promote open source projects, and also the use of open source by New Zealand organisations.
  
  
• Open source software and libraries bibliography
  Bibliography includes announcements, journal articles, and web documents that are about open source software development in libraries. It also includes articles that describe specific open source applications used in libraries, in particular Koha, Greenstone, and MyLibrary.
  
  
• Pulse Te Auaha
  A service by, for and about young people living in New Zealand, but especially 13-18 year olds living in Christchurch and Canterbury. Connects young adults with information on anything and everything as events, courses, happenings, music and movies to relationships and school.
  
  
• Records Management Association of Australasia : New Zealand Branch
  About the New Zealand Branch of the Association. Includes meetings and newsletters.
  
  
• School Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa = Te Puna Whare Matauranga a Kura
  SLANZA's vision is to strengthen and promote the role of school libraries to enable all school communities to become information literate. In addition to information about the Association, the site includes full-text reports and submissions.
  
  
• School of Information Management = Te Kura Whakaipurangi Korero
  Victory University's School of Information Management and the programmes offered.
  
  
• Science Media Centre
  The Science Media Centre website is a source of independent expert comment about science and technology for journalists and scientists.
  
  
• South Seas bulletin board for libraries
  South Seas BUBL is an information service for the New Zealand library and information services community. Discussion groups, news, education, vacancies and links to online catalogues and other information services form the basis for this site under the umbrella of the Information Technology Special Interest Group, of LIANZA maintained by Alastair Smith of Victoria University of Wellington.
  
  
• Te Puna Subscriber Services
  A National Library of New Zealand service providing interloan and cataloguing tools for subscribers.
  
  
• Te Rōpū Whakahau = Māori Library & Information Workers Assn
  Professional association for Māori who work in libraries, archives and information services. Includes newsletters, publications list, Māori subject headings information.
  
  
• Timeframes
  Database of selected New Zealand, Pacific and Antarctica heritage images from the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library, the research library within the National Library of New Zealand.
  
  
• Waipuna / National Library of New Zealand = Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa
  Te Waipuna is intended to provide information to iwi Maori and people interested in the services and products of the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa. Issues are available in full-text.