Research Databases

This module is geared towards those in Senior Secondary or pursuing further education. Features in this module act as launchpads for critical thinking and foster mature debates. With live news feeds from the ABC, BBC and The New Zealand Herald, users can easily stay on top of current issues and engage with global perspectives.

To get started on any device

  • Click this link and enter your library card number (beginning with M or QL) and pin/password

If you need help we suggest logging in and visiting the Britannica Library help page.

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

Gale offers a broad range of collections with original and curated content; from databases and primary sources; to topic overviews of global issues; to biographies and historical news; to sample business plans and guidance on how to start your own business. The learning opportunities and access to information through Gale is endless.

To get started on any device

  • Click on one of the modules
  • Login using your library card number and pin/password

If you need help getting started, we suggest visiting the Gale topic finder tutorial page.

 

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.

Our price guide is based on actual selling prices. Remember that prices of antiques and collectables can vary considerably depending on a multitude of factors. We display the actual auction sale price (hammer + buyers premium) that the seller has to pay. The buyers premium is an additional percentage added to the hammer price by the auction house, and typically ranges between 15% and 22%. Please bear in mind that the prices listed are in Australian Dollars.

To get started on any device

  • Click this link and select Queenstown Lakes Library from the list
  • Then enter your library card number (beginning with M or QL) and pin/password

If you need help we suggest logging in and visiting the Carter's help page.

Genealogy Research

Ancestry Library Edition is a research database for genealogists and family history enthusiasts. It can help you to trace your family history, with records from the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The full version of Ancestry is available on public computers at selected branches. 

Please note that access is only available in some of our libraries and that Ancestry Library Edition and the Ancestry.com that is available via a subscription do vary slightly, click here to view the differences.

To get started

  • Pop into Arrowtown, Frankton, Hāwea, Queenstown, or Wānaka Library
  • Ask the team to use one of the public computers
  • Click this link and start researching your family history

If you need help we suggest visiting the Ancestry Library Edition help page.

Get ready to uncover your family's rich and vibrant history using MyHeritage Library Edition. With billions of historical records, available in 42 languages, exclusive family tree profiles and millions of historical photos, this database is your key to your ancestral past. Records span five centuries and include censuses, military records, immigration and passenger lists and so much more. Whether you're at the library, at home or on the go, MyHeritage Library Edition is ready to guide you on your ancestral journey. Start exploring your heritage today!

To get started on any device

  • Click this link
  • Click on Access through your institution
  • Type in Queenstown
  • Select QUEENSTOWN LAKES/CENTRAL OTAGO LIBRARIES
  • Enter your library card number (beginning with M or QL) and pin/password
  • Scroll down and select MyHeritage Library Edition to start researching

If you need help we suggest visiting the MyHeritage support page.

 

History Research

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.

The New Zealand Electronic Text Collection is a large collection of New Zealand and Pacific Island texts and materials curated by Victoria University of Wellington Library.

The National Library is making the NZETC available as a web archive on the National Library’s New Zealand Web Archive Discovery platform. This preserves the content, appearance, and organisation of the original website, also offering enhanced search capabilities.

Explore our local history with some links to various historical societies and collections of regional newspapers.

Discover the events and people that have shaped Aotearoa with links to various resources provided by the National Library of New Zealand, Bridget Williams Books, and more.

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