Introduction
Kia ora. This section is for Te Rito Maioha tauira-learners and kaimahi-staff.
Accessing our collection
Access the Library via your learning platform, Pou Manawa Akoranga, after completing a one-off access request process through Te Rito Maioha.
Access to our e-resources, e.g. ebooks, databases, is via your Te Rito Maioha username and password.
Access to print resources is via your Library username and password.
This Guide
Under the relevant tabs (Tauira, How to guides, Useful websites, Kaimahi) you'll find information and resources to support your study/teaching.
See our intro video below, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Tauira - Learners
You have access to Open Polytechnic Library resources including: course readings, books, videos, articles, and more.
To make the most of these resources, check out the 'how to guides' and 'useful websites'.
Also see:
The Library Support channel in your Te Rito Maioha course site, under Awhina/Help.
Databases to find articles
Don't forget you also have us, your friendly library team to help you. Get in touch with any questions.
Noho ora mai. We wish you all the very best with your studies!
Liaison = Tania
Can't find what you need?
Meet Tania, your friendly Library & Learning Support Liaison.
Get in touch with our Library & Learning Support team for advice on finding resources, academic writing and referencing.
How to guides
Check out the guides below, or
get in touch if you can't find an answer to your question.
How to access your Te Rito Maioha course readings.pdf
How to search our library
How to find and use ebooks
How to identify a research article (ECU Libraries)
How to tell the difference between quantitative and qualitative research (Halle Library)
How to submit your thesis
Useful websites
Education Counts - a one-stop shop for education statistics and research
Education Review Office - the government's agency for evaluating ECE services
He Kupu - a free online journal of ECE professionals
Ministry of Education - Early learning - includes a wealth of information on ECE education
Our Code Our Standards The code of professional responsibility and standards for the teaching profession.
The Code of Professional Responsibility: Examples in Practice Provides examples of the principles of the commitment statements from Our Code Our Standards
Te Whāriki Online - for early childhood curriculum and supporting resources
1000 days - provides lots of information on the importance of the first 1000 days in a child's life.
Kaimahi - Staff
How we can help you
Kia ora. We are here to support you in your teaching and research with:
- navigating our library and research databases
- finding articles, books and more
- posting print material to you
- arranging interloans
- cataloguing your reading lists
- welcoming your suggestions for purchase.
FAQs
See our general Staff FAQs page for more information.
Supporting your learners
Click on the Tauira - Learners tab to learn more about how we support your tauira.
Are you a new staff member?
Please complete our Staff Registration Form if you haven’t already.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any assistance.
Liaison = Tania
Can't find what you need?
Meet Tania, your friendly Library & Learning Support Liaison.
Get in touch with our Library & Learning Support team for advice on finding resources, academic writing and referencing.