Our Services

Nau mai, haere mai – welcome to Laidlaw’s library. We are here to support your learning and research with a comprehensive collection of resources, available online and at our campuses.

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Have a question about admissions, courses, fees, or campus life? We’re here to help. Fill in the form below and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Whether you’re a prospective student or a current enrollee, we welcome all enquiries and look forward to supporting your educational journey.

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Our Services

Digital resources
Laidlaw has an extensive collection of e-resources, including access to online journals, databases and ebooks. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance with electronic resources.

Borrowing books

Laidlaw students and subscribers can borrow books from our print collections. Undergraduate students may borrow up to 12 books at a time, plus one Short Loan and one Desk Copy. Postgraduate students may borrow up to 30 books a time, plus one Short Loan and one Desk Copy. Subscription members may borrow up to six books at a time.

Print journals

Print journals are available at both campuses. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance locating journal articles. If you are a distance student and would like an article scanned and emailed to you, please email your request to libraryauckland@laidlaw.ac.nz

Intercampus loans

Need a book from another campus? This service is available on a case-by-case basis. Please place your request with library staff.

Interlibrary loans

Need a book/article from another library? Postgraduate students can access interloans for a small fee. Please email libraryauckland@laidlaw.ac.nz to place a request.

Interest Only Students
You don’t need to be enrolled to explore what our libraries offer. You’re welcome to visit either campus, browse our print collections, and read on site during business hours—just sign in at the front desk when you arrive.

Not a student?
If you’d like to borrow books, you can take out an annual subscription membership for $100 per year. Please note this subscription covers print borrowing only; due to licensing agreements, it doesn’t include access to electronic resources such as ebooks.

Need help?
Our library team offers research support, referencing help, and resource guidance for students at every level. Opening hours vary by campus — see below for details.

Opening Hours
The Auckland library is staffed 8am-5pm Monday – Friday each semester, but is accessible to students and staff 24/7 using your student access card.

The Christchurch library is staffed 8.30am-5.00pm Monday – Friday each semester.

Contact Us
Need help or have a question? Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further assistance.

Auckland Email: LibraryAuckland@laidlaw.ac.nz

Christchurch Email: LibraryChristchurch@laidlaw.ac.nz

Auckland Phone: +64 09 837 9724

Christchurch Phone: +64 3 364 4270