Reference Databases

You will need your Napier Public Libraries card number to access the databases below. Just enter the letters and numbers as depicted on your card. For access to the Oxford Reference Library please prefix NAP to your barcode when logging in. If you are not a member, click here for more information on how to become one.

Since 1917, World Book, Inc., has set the standard for providing accuracy, objectivity, and reliability in research materials for both children and adults. Based in Chicago, Illinois, World Book is an industry leader in the production of award-winning encyclopaedias, reference sources, and digital products for the home and schools.

World Book Online can be accessed in the Napier and Taradale libraries. Please contact the closest branch for more information.

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If you are looking for a community, voluntary, social service or leisure group, key contact for a group, list of related groups or a community programme, then the new community database called 'CommunityINFO Database' is a great place to start! This database is a searchable collection of contact and descriptive details about organisations/clubs in the Napier region and those who have Hawke's Bay in their name. It is a great way to find out what organisations/clubs are available and how to contact them.

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This exciting collection provides online, same-day access to more than 500 newspapers from around the world. Newspapers from over 70 countries and in 37 different languages are freely available on this exceptional database. All papers are provided complete and in colour, displayed in their original format and layout (including images and advertisements). Articles can be printed out or you can email them to yourself to read at your leisure.

PressDisplay is only accessible in the Napier and Taradale Public Libraries. PressDisplay is free for library members

Ancestry Library Edition will bring you closer to your family history. It is the leading resource of its kind and provides the most genealogical information available online.

With more than 5 billion names from over 4,000 collections Ancestry Library Edition contains the UK and Ireland Census Collection, England and Wales Civil Registration Index, Immigration Collections and US Federal Census Collection data.

Ancestry Library Edition is available at both Napier and Taradale Libraries. Please ask at the Reference Desk (1st Floor, Napier Public Library) for a demonstration.

N.B. Access to this database is for members of the Taradale and Napier Public Libraries only. Due to licensing restrictions this database is only available on the library computers.

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Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection combines rich and scholarly resources offered by acclaimed titles in the Oxford Companions series with authoritative, quick-reference coverage of the full subject spectrum. It also offers excellent functionality, and a wide range of additional material such as maps, illustrations, and timelines.

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EBSCOhost reference databases have been designed for use in public libraries and are made available via the user-friendly search system, EBSCOhost. According to Library Journal (February 15, 2005), "The EBSCOhost system continues to be one of the best interfaces on the market because it is so simple yet so powerful."

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The Thomson Gale suite of products contains books, reference materials and online databases. It features the highly respected Infotrac OneFile, a one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics, and the Health and Wellness Resource Center which provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials.

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The multi-award winning Grove Art Online is the ultimate authority on all aspects of the visual arts worldwide - from prehistory to the present day. Note: To access this resource online you must use your library card number, prefixed by 'NAP'. Eg, library card number C*******D becomes NAPC*******D.

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The multi-award winning Grove Music Online is the ultimate authority on all aspects of music worldwide - from classical to hip-hop and from baroque to blues. Note: To access this resource online you must use your library card number, prefixed by 'NAP'. Eg, library card number C*******D becomes NAPC*******D.

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Updated for 2005, the award-winning Britannica Online® is faster, easier, and more efficient. A more user-friendly interface provides better organized and richer results. Additional features include news headlines and a research organizer, making Encyclopedia Britannica Online® a comprehensive resource.

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ProQuest Science Journals is a definitive resource for students studying both the applied and general sciences. Whether you're researching the effects of global warming or interested in the latest scandal surrounding genetically modified food, ProQuest Science Journals™ will guide you directly to the information you need.

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The Oxford English Dictionary is widely acknowledged to be the most authoritative and comprehensive dictionary of English in the world. It also traces the evolution of more than 600,000 words over the last 1,500 years through 2.5 million quotations from a wide range of sources - from classic literature and periodicals to film scripts and pop songs. Note: To access this resource online you must use your library card number, prefixed by 'NAP'. Eg, library card number C*******D becomes NAPC*******D.

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Notes

Electronic Purchasing In Collaboration (EPIC) is a venture between New Zealand libraries and the Ministry of Education. EPIC gives libraries across New Zealand access to an unparalleled range of electronic resources from various database providers.

Below is a list of databases available on the Napier Public Libraries website through the EPIC venture:

• Grove Art (Oxford online)
• Grove Music (Oxford online)
• Oxford English Dictionary
• ProQuest Science Journals
• Thomson Gale Databases including Opposing Viewpoints and the Health and Wellness Resource Center
• EBSCO databases including MasterFILE Premier and the Australia/New Zealand Resource Center

Please note: By following the links this page you agree that:

These databases are protected by copyright. They are provided by Napier Public Libraries for use by individuals who are registered as Napier Public Libraries staff and patrons for the purposes of personal use or for research in a corporate, business, academic or government setting. By accessing these databases you agree to these terms and conditions of usage. Your continued access to and usage of these databases indicates your agreement to abide by these terms and conditions.