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.
Library
Te Puna Mātauranga o Laidlaw
To begin your application process to study at Laidlaw simply create an account in our student portal and begin your application.
Whether you’re deep in research, working toward a qualification, or simply curious to explore, our libraries are here to support your journey. The Dean Memorial Library in Auckland and the Latimer Library in Christchurch offer welcoming spaces, expert staff, and collections spanning theology, counselling, teacher education, and Christian formation.
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 $160 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
Got a question about the library? Below you’ll find answers to some of the questions we hear most often — from borrowing books and accessing our catalogue, to using databases off campus and finding your way around as a new student. We’ve also covered access for those outside the Laidlaw community, including alumni, church leaders, and members of the public. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our library team is happy to help — get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Yes! In addition to all the online resources available, distance students can access the print collection at our Auckland campus.
Library staff can send print books from our Main and Short Loan collections to your chosen address, and we will include a return courier bag for you to send them back to us.
We can also scan single chapters or journal articles from the Auckland campus print collection. Please email libraryAuckland@laidlaw.ac.nz with any scanning requests.
Yes! We offer annual library subscriptions at our Henderson and Christchurch campuses, which allow you to borrow six print books at a time. The cost for alumni is $80 per year, and the cost for members of the public is $160 per year. Please note that this subscription does not allow access to electronic resources, including ebooks.
For more information, please email LibraryAuckland@laidlaw.ac.nz or LibraryChristchurch@laidlaw.ac.nz
You are welcome to come on site, browse the library and use the print collections at our Auckland and Christchurch campuses during business hours (please sign in at the front desk). If you would like to borrow books, you can sign up for an annual subscription membership, which is $160 per year. Please note that this subscription does not allow access to electronic resources, including ebooks due to our licensing agreements.
For more information, please email LibraryAuckland@laidlaw.ac.nz or LibraryChristchurch@laidlaw.ac.nz
Undergraduate students – 12 books from the Main collection
Postgraduate students – 30 books from the Main collection
Additionally:
Desk Copy – 1 copy
Short Loan – 1 copy
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Desk Copies – 2 hours on campus
Short Loans – 7 days
Main Collection:
*Renewals allowed unless the item is recalled/reserved for another user
You can renew your books on the Library Catalogue.
You can reserve a book on the Library Catalogue, if it is on loan and you would like it to be set aside for you when it is returned to the library.
An extensive and growing collection of ebooks are available on the Library Catalogue and via Perlego
