Turitea Library
Welcome to the Turitea Library
- Location and Maps
- Library Desks
- Collections
- Study Areas & Booking Rooms
- Café
- Disability Access and Services
- Distance Students
- Turitea Library Information Commons
- Laptop Facilities
- Photocopying
- Display Space
- Housekeeping
- After-Hours Returns
- Contact the Turitea Library
Location and Maps
Turitea Library is on the Concourse at the Turitea site, part of the Manawatu Campus.
Parking near the Library:
- Mobility parking is available behind the Library (Library Road)
- Short term user-pays parking is available behind the Library (Library Road) and on University Avenue
- After-hours (i.e. outside 7.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. weekdays) free general parking is available next to the Library
- Cycle parking is available on the Science Tower side of the Library
Information about travelling to the Manawatu Campus is available at Maps, transport and parking.
Turitea Library Desks
The Lending Desk sits opposite the Library entrance on Level 1. It is open all opening hours.
The Information Desk sits in the Information Commons on Level 2. It is open all opening hours.
Please note: full desk services may not be available during the evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Lending Desk Services (Level 1)
- Issues/Borrowing
- Returns. General loans and Course Reserve material have separate return slots
- Renewals
- Collecting requested items that are ‘Ready for pickup’
- Course Reserve Collection
- Set text books and material placed on Course Reserve by course controllers.
- Available for 2 hour loan in the Library
- Adding credit to network accounts for printing and photocopying
- Purchase of Library bags, pens, CDs, headphones and OHP/Acetate
- Lost property (collected by Security daily)
- Payment of Library fines and charges
- Help with photocopying
Information Desk Services (Level 2)
- Help with finding information and resources
- IT help for the Information Commons and wireless connections
- General help and enquiries
- EndNote support
- Closed Collection enquiries (Bagnall, Storage, Dairy Archives)
- Staffed by:
Qualified Librarians until:
8.00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
6.00 p.m. Friday
4.00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday
Qualified IT Assistants until:
6.00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Trained library staff outside these hours
- Staff and postgraduate Research Consultations are available by appointment
Collections
The Turitea Library has a large collection, with wide subject coverage of all disciplines taught from the campus, including extramural courses. There are multiple copies of many texts. The Library has the main humanities, social science and business collections and the collection is also strong in the sciences, in particular veterinary science, agriculture and horticulture. There are significant back runs of print journals.
New Zealand and Pacific Collection, Level 2
The New Zealand and Pacific collection brings together materials with significant New Zealand or Pacific content, from all subject areas. It includes books and journals in one sequence. It is located through the doors at the back of the Reference collection, Level 2.
Nga Kupu Ora, Level 2
Nga Kupu Ora is a collection of Maori resources. It includes all te reo Maori resources, bilingual material, tribal histories, pre-European New Zealand history, biographies of Maori people, resources with a particular Maori cultural perspective and all resources relating to the Treaty of Waitangi. Nga Kupu Ora includes items for borrowing and ‘Not for Loan’, and sits on the red shelves in the New Zealand and Pacific room.
Maori Land Court Minute Books, Level 2
Our collection focuses on the Maori Land Court districts in the lower North Island and East Coast. A list of our holdings and the online index is available here. The Minute books are shelved in a separate sequence adjacent to Nga Kupu Ora, Level 2, and are for use in the Library only.
Audiovisual (AV) Collection, Level 2
The AV collection contains a wide range of videos, DVDs, CDs and cassettes, covering both academic and general interest areas. Microfilm and microfiche resources include New Zealand newspapers and some early journals. Many items may be borrowed, and others may be consulted using the equipment provided.
Reference Collection, Level 2
The Reference Collection is located behind the Information Desk, Level 2. It contains print dictionaries and encyclopaedias, as well as the Library’s soil map collection. Many reference resources are also available online. The Reference collection is for use in the Library only.
Storage Collection
Some infrequently-used books and journals are kept in Storage, due to space restrictions. Request items showing on the Library Catalogue as ‘Storage’ at the Lending or Information Desks; storage items showing as ‘Available’ may be borrowed.
Closed Access Collections
The Library has several closed access collections. Most items are included in the Library Catalogue, and can be viewed at an assigned table by asking at the Information Desk, Level 2. Special conditions apply to protect the collections. Copying is done by Library staff only, and is available the day after requesting, Monday-Friday.
Bagnall Collection
The Bagnall Collection is a closed access collection of rare and valuable New Zealand and Pacific materials. Massey University Library purchased the late A.G. Bagnall’s collection of rare books in 1986 and has continued to add items of significance.
Peren Collection
Sir Geoffrey Peren was the Principal of Massey Agricultural College when it was formed in 1927, and held the role for 30 years. This collection consists of his own working library, a mixture of older to (relatively) modern material. It focuses on various aspects of agriculture, animal breeding, and so on, with a few items from the natural sciences.
Lauris Edmond Collection
Opfermann Collection
W. M. Webster Porcelain Collection
This collection of mainly 18th century porcelain was bequeathed to Massey University in 1994 by W. (Wally) M. Webster, who was a lecturer in Veterinary Science here from 1935-1959. Viewing is by appointment only, weekdays 9am-4pm.
Study Areas
Quiet Zones
Quiet zones are located on Levels 1 and 3, and in the 400-500s area of Level 2. Please be considerate of other users.
Small Study Rooms
Four small study rooms (suitable for one person) are located in the 400-500s area on Level 2. Rooms may be booked in advance, for a maximum of 2 hours, on the booking computer opposite the Information Desk, Level 2.
Group Study Areas
- Group study areas are located on Level 2 where larger tables are provided - particularly near the Café and in the New Zealand and Pacific room.
- Discussion Rooms are located next to the Training Rooms on Level 2. All Discussion Rooms have a computer and a whiteboard.
Rooms may be booked in advance, for a maximum of 2 hours, on the booking computer opposite the Information Desk, Level 2.
Café
The Library Café is on Level 2. It is open on weekdays during Semesters One and Two.
Disability Access & Services
Turitea Library provides close mobility parking, ramp access, automatic doors, lifts, accessible toilets and a Disabilities Resource Room.
For more information see The Library for People with Disabilities. To discuss individual requirements, please contact Disability Services Manawatu.
Distance Students
Distance students are very welcome to visit Turitea Library, and are entitled to use the same facilities and services as those studying internally. Please bring your ID card or, if you haven't received one, photo identification.
At the Lending Desk, books will be issued for the longer distance loan period. Freepost return labels are available on request. Books from any Massey University Library may be returned to Turitea Library. For more information about Library services for distance students please visit The Library for Distance Learning.
The print collection at Turitea Library primarily supports the courses based at the Turitea campus. Some specialist subject collections are held at other campus Libraries. Print resources (books or journal articles) that are available at any Massey University Library may be requested and will be posted directly to your home address.
Turitea Library Information Commons
The Information Commons is situated on Level 2 of the Library. Computers are available for use by Massey University students (internal and extramural) and staff during Library opening hours.
Turitea Information Commons Floorplan
Facilities
- 92 multi-purpose computers
- 30 Training Room computers, available when the rooms are not being used for classes
- 4 black and white printers (A4, double-sided option)
- 1 colour printer (A3 and A4, double-sided available)
- 1 scanner
- 1 computer for visitor walk-in use
- Library Catalogue computers
Please see our Information Commons page for information on:
- applications and software
- logging on and off
- printing and saving your work
Information Technology Services (ITS) Computer Labs on the Manawatu campus offer additional computing facilities, including a wider range of software than in the Turitea Library Information Commons.
Express Computers
Library Catalogue Computers (Publicly available)
Visitor Walk-in Computer
A visitor walk-in computer is available on Level 2, offering access to some electronic resources, Internet and email. Printing is not available, but users may email or save documents. Please ask at the Information Desk to be logged in.
Help and support
Help is available during all opening hours. IT Assistants and Librarians provide help at the Information Desk and by roving in the Commons.
Specialised IT help is available 8.00am-6.00pm on week days.
Help sheets are also available, including:
Availability
Computers are available on a first-come first-served basis. Computers may not be reserved, except by Library staff for training sessions. Computers unattended for more than 15 minutes may be logged off by Library staff and made available for other users.
Appropriate Use
Use of the computers should be in accordance with the University’s Use and Access to Information Technology Systems Policy. Please limit activities that are not course-related (e.g. social networking, email) at peak times or when others are waiting to use computers. Access to TradeMe is blocked 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Purchase of disks and headphones
CDs (CD-R and CD-RW) and headphones are sold at the Lending Desk on Level 1.
Laptop Facilities
Wireless
There are several wireless access points located throughout the Library. These allow Massey students and staff to connect free to the Massey wireless networking services provided by Information Technology Services. Commercial wireless ISP networks are available for visitors.
For more information on configuration and coverage, please visit http://wireless.massey.ac.nz.
If you need help please ask at the Information Desk.
Powerpoints
Powerpoints scattered throughout the Library may be used for laptops. A limited number of multiplug power boxes are available for borrowing from the Information Desk on Level 2. Care should be taken not to trail power cords across walkways.
Photocopying
The Photocopy Room is behind the Lending Desk, Level 1. Black & white, colour and overhead transparency photocopying is available. Help is available in the Photocopy room from Lending Desk staff.
- 5 black and white photocopiers, plus one in the New Zealand & Pacific room (Level 2)
- 1 colour-capable photocopier
- Instruction sheets are on display by the copiers
- OHP/Acetate must be purchased from the Lending Desk
- Photocopying cards may also be purchased from the Lending Desk
- Student ID cards can be used as photocopying cards. Your network account must be in credit balance.[ For details see Information Commons ]
- Costs:
Black & white: A4 7 cents (excl. GST); A3 14 cents (excl. GST)
Colour: A4 30 cents (excl. GST); A3 60 cents (excl.GST)
Double-sided: charged as 2 copies
Note: GST is deducted at the time you pay money into your network account
Display Space
Display space is available in the Library either on Level 1 or on Level 2. These spaces can be in high demand so it is advisable to plan and book in advance.
To book a display space, please see staff at the Information Desk Level 2, phone 3505670 Ext 2121 or email library@massey.ac.nz.
Please give a name and contact details of the person responsible for the display, and the duration of the display. Bookings will be confirmed within 3 working days.
Please remove the display by the last day booked to make way for the next booking. Otherwise Library staff will remove the material which will be kept for one week.
Housekeeping
Food & Drink
Some food and drink is permitted in the Library, if care is taken. Drinks must be in spill-proof containers. Hot or strong-smelling food is not permitted.
Lost and Found
USB drives and CDs are held at the Information Desk for 3 months and are then recycled. All other lost property is held at the Lending Desk until collected by Security.
Mobile phones
Please turn mobile phones off or onto silent mode in the Library. Phone calls should be made in group areas or the stairwells.
After-Hours Returns
After-hours returns bins are at the front entrance of the Library, and at the back of the Library, which has drive-up access.
