library electronic resources

Using the library catalogue and clicking on resources students are able to access a comprehensive database called EPIC (see below).

EPIC [electronic purchasing in collaboration] is a venture between the NZ libraries and the ministry of education to purchase access to NZ and international databases : EBSCO, Gale cengage, Oxford online, Pro-Quest and Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Students should use this resource to help find researched base information; they are able to access up-to-date full text articles covering a huge range of subjects. Thousands of international magazines, newspapers and biographies can also be searched on this site.
Another excellent area within EPIC is BOOKS & AUTHORS. Through this you can search and brouse by genre, author, age group, period or theme. This section covers adult and children's fiction, and some non-fiction books. To access EPIC click here.

When prompted for a password please use your library card number.

Matamata Library Catalogue

If you would like to search for a book in our library go to our catalogue / OPAC . You can also look for CDs, DVDs, renew and put holds on books. All you need is your library card and click on the OK button. If asked for a pin number, use the last 4 digits of your library card.