Robertson Library
The Robertson Library contains a wealth of resources ready for you to tap into for your studies. Knowing what is available and where it is will make information gathering easier and quicker, resulting in a more enjoyable, interesting and stress-free learning experience.
Search for books or articles
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Library contacts and hours
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Have a question?
Find the contact details you need for the Robertson Library.
Borrow and renew books
Find out about your Library card, borrowing and renewing books and fines/charges.
Library News
NOISE WARNING - November 12th -16th
Work on the construction project next to the Robertson Library will include demolishing external stairs attached to the Robertson Library. This will be noisy and cause vibration. These stairs will be replaced by temporary ones. Noise from piling work will also continue through November.
Group study rooms
Book a study room in the Library.
Subject guides
Subject guides point you to the books, journals and databases to support your studies in a particular subject area or programme.
Find these resources online or at the Library.
Library tour
Take a Library tour and become familiar with the Robertson Library.
Distance learners
Find out about accessing Library resources when you are studying at a distance.
Citing and referencing
Learn how to take information you have found in your research and use it in your writing, correctly citing and referencing as you go.
Interloan Service
Request items from other Libraries in New Zealand and beyond.
About e-books
The Otago Polytechnic has a growing collection of e-books. Find out how to use them here.
Searching for information
Learn how to effectively find the information you need.
Place a request on items
Place a request on an item that you need in the Robertson Library or any of the Otago University Libraries.
Databases
Research databases provide access to articles in hundreds of journals, newspapers and magazines.
Printing, copying and scanning
The Otago Polytechnic MFD (Multi-Function Device), for printing, copying and scanning, is located at the back of the ground floor.
The Reserve collection
The Reserve Collection is made up of required textbooks and other resources that are in high demand for courses.
Learn how to book, and check out an item from the Reserve collection.