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BRANZ Find

Some free resources available on BRANZ. We have purchased some titles that can be found in our library catalogue. 

Index to the NZIA (index only)

The journal of the NZIA was published under several titles (including Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, Journal of the New Zealand Institute of Architects) NZIA Journal, New Zealand Architect, Architecture New Zealand) over the years and was not indexed anywhere in its early years. This is an index of all the articles published in it from 1912- 1990.

Standards New Zealand Online Library (Architecture, Built Environment, Engineering)

Access is to NZS and joint AS/NZS standards. Read Section 3, Conditions of Use, of the Standards Service Agreement.

Follow the steps below:

  1. Click on the Standards New Zealand Online Library 
  2. Sign in with your Open Polytechnic username and password
  3. Scroll down and enter a standard's code in the Online Library subscription search box, e.g. NZS 4431:1989 or 4431:1989
    Note, if you don't find it, try using just the number, e.g. 4431
  4. Click on View PDF  (you might need to scroll down)

Or watch this video:
Video guide to downloading Standards [3.03 mins]

Or this PDF guide:

PDF iconStandards NZ Online Library Access Guide 2022.pdf

Standards New Zealand Online Library

Standards New Zealand

Access is to NZS and joint AS/NZS standards. Read Section 3, Conditions of Use, of the Standards Service Agreement.

Follow the steps below:

  1. Click on the Standards New Zealand Online Library 
  2. Sign in with your Open Polytechnic username and password
  3. Scroll down and enter a standard's code in the Online Library subscription search box, e.g. NZS 4431:1989 or 4431:1989
    Note, if you don't find it, try using just the number, e.g. 4431
  4. Click on View PDF  (you might need to scroll down)

Or watch this video:
Video guide to downloading Standards [3.03 mins]

Or this PDF guide:

PDF iconStandards NZ Online Library Access Guide 2022.pdf

Easter closure

Kia ora, due to the Easter public holidays, staff will be unavailable from Friday 29.03.24, and return on Wednesday 3.04.24. Ebooks and databases will remain available throughout the break. Have a good break!