e-Resources A-Z
Use these library resources for free with your library card and PIN.
Tasman District Libraries subscribes to these services and makes them available to all library customers at no charge. Most are available outside the library, but due to licensing restrictions, some are not.
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- Want specialised research assistance? Ask a Librarian.

Ancestry Library Edition
Search census, birth, death and marriage records from a wide range of sources. Access Ancestry Library Edition from home until 31 March 2021.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre Plus
Check out an archive of local newspaper and magazine articles from Australia and New Zealand.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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Creativebug
Get your daily dose of creativity with these art and craft resources, patterns, inspiration and instructional videos.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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Dogandlemon.com
Information on the cost, reliable and safety of different makes and models of cars in New Zealand.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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Haynes Manuals AllAccess
Maintain and fix your car or motorcycle with these step-by-step manuals.
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Index New Zealand
Find summary details of New Zealand magazines and journal articles by searching this index, provided by the National Library. read more

MasterFILE Complete
Read articles from popular magazines, journals, newspapers and reference books from North America and around the world. Includes charts, diagrams and maps.
Use for free with your library card and PIN.
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National Library of New Zealand Catalogue
Search the National Library of New Zealand's catalogue.
Includes rare books, music scores, maps, and newspapers.
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NewsBank Access New Zealand
Digital versions of six leading New Zealand newspapers including the Otago Daily Times, The Press and The Herald. Text versions of newspaper articles from over 120 New Zealand newspapers, from the 1990s onwards.
Use for free with your library card and PIN.
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PressReader
Read full digital replicas of newspapers - including cartoons, crosswords and classifieds - from local, national and international newspapers and magazines. You can also have news articles read to you.
Use for free with your library card and PIN.
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The Prow: Nga Korero o Te Tau Ihu
Discover the rich history and culture of the Top of the South Island - Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough - on this award-winning collaborative website. You can add your story too. read more
Te Puna Search
Can’t find that book in our catalogue? Use this tool to search across nearly all of New Zealand's library catalogues in one go. You can also borrow the items from other libraries. read more