Research & History

Britannica Library is an online and interactive version of Encyclopædia Britannica. Britannica Library provides you with access to three sites in one, with age appropriate material from the child-friendly collection through to the adult general reference collection. Now students of all ages can easily conduct research, complete homework assignments and work on special projects.

Provided by Queenstown Lakes District Council for use by members of Queenstown Lakes Libraries.

Carter's Publications have been publishing price guides on art antiquities, antiques, collectables, retro, vintage and 20th century design for 32 years, and include prices on items from 1500 BC to the present day, with a price range of $5 to over one million dollars.

Provided by Queenstown Lakes District Council for use by members of Queenstown Lakes Libraries.

EBSCO is the leading provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, eBooks and discovery service for students, researchers and general interest use.

Provided by Queenstown Lakes District Council for use by members of Queenstown Lakes Libraries.

Gale provides scholarly resources for learning and research and facilitates the discovery of knowledge and insights by all people, for all purposes.

Provided by Queenstown Lakes District Council for use by members of Queenstown Lakes Libraries.

Conduct research on your personal family history by using Ancestry Library Edition (available at selected branches) or by searching the births, deaths and marriages databases.

The below resources provide a range of information relevant to the history of Aotearoa New Zealand.

A selection of collections of local history and beyond.

Haere mai! Welcome to the New Zealand Electronic Text Collection - Te Pūhikotuhi o Aotearoa. The New Zealand Electronic Text Collection comprises significant New Zealand and Pacific Island texts and materials held by Victoria University of Wellington Library. This encompasses both digitised heritage material and born-digital resources. 

Te Puna Search is a web-based search service giving access to what is held in New Zealand and international libraries.

The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa is here to help you access and use the collective knowledge of the nation.

Explore, discover, view and celebrate the rich diverse cultural heritage of the Pacific.