Library
The Library has a unique collection of resources reflecting our organisational values, providing information and education on global and development issues. Registered users can borrow resources from both these collections. The resources we hold include:
We provide you with free access to our Library Catalogue. You do not need to be registered to browse the catalogue.
Registered Library members can request to borrow catalogue items once they have logged in, which we will post to them free of charge.
We also provide other library services, such as a library additions email - check the library home page for these services.
The key focus of our Library collection is development and global issues. We take a broad and holistic definition of development recognising the complexity and changing nature of issues involved in social, cultural, spiritual and economic development.
Joining and using the library
How to join the library
Membership and use of our library is free! If you live in Aotearoa New Zealand you can join and borrow from our library.
In order to join the library you need to register as a Global Focus Aotearoa library user.
Using the library
When you have registered you will be sent a username and password. Use the login box on the Education Services homepage to log into the library. This will allow you to request items directly from the Library Catalogue.
Library members can request to borrow up to five items at a time, which we will post free of charge. If you live in Wellington it would be great if you could pick up your resources from the Library and save us postage.
Books, DVDs and videos are loaned out for a maximum of two weeks.
Articles from journals can be requested and copies can be retained. All journals are reference only.
Making library requests online
In order to make a request from the library catalogue you need to log in to the Education Services website. (You need to be a Aotearoa New Zealand resident before you can request items.)
- Go to the Library
- Search for library resources using the Search Catalogue screen
- Request an item by clicking the 'Request' link on the right hand side of your selection. A request box will appear each time you make a request.
- Close the Request box if you wish to continue searching. You can make up to five item requests.
- Click the View request link at the top of the screen. This takes you to a list of Items in your request basket
- Make sure your contact details below are correct.
- Delete any requests you do not require from your request basket.
- Click the 'Send requests' button. Your requests will be lodged with our library and actioned as soon as possible. You will be notified by email if the item is on loan.
Renewing resources
Items can be renewed provided they have not been requested by another borrower. Please contact the Library.
Failure to return items which are very overdue will result in borrowers being invoiced for replacement costs.
Additions to the Library update
This email is sent out twice a month and includes a selection of the latest :
- Books
- DVDs and CD Roms
- Key articles from development journals and newsletters
You can subscribe to this update from My Global Focus.
Make sure you are logged in and click on "Edit My Subscriptions".
Scroll down until you find the Additions to the library update and click the subscribe button on the right.
Opening hours and contact information
Opening hours: Weekdays 9am to 5pm
Email:library@globalfocus.org.nz
Phone: +64 4 496 9598
Fax: +64 4 496 9599
Physical address
Global Focus Aotearoa
Level 2, James Smiths Bldg
55 Cuba Street
Wellington
Aotearoa New Zealand
Postal address
Global Focus Aotearoa
P O Box 12440
Wellington
Aotearoa New Zealand
