Auckland Libraries is the public library system for the Auckland region of New Zealand. It was created when the seven separate councils in the Auckland region merged in 2010. It is currently the largest public library network in the Southern Hemisphere with 55 branches from Wellsford to Waiuku.
History
In November 2010, Auckland's local councils merged to create the Auckland Council. As a result of this process, the seven public library systems within the region were combined to form Auckland Libraries. The following is a list of library networks that amalgamated to form the current Auckland Libraries:
Papakura Library Services - The Sir Edmund Hillary Library
Rodney Libraries
Waitakere Libraries
The process of amalgamation
In the years leading up to the merger of the library systems within Auckland, the separate library systems combined to form a consortium so that they could align their processes. This organisation was called eLGAR ("Libraries for a Greater Auckland Region"). This consortium settled on Millenium as their Library Management System (LMS) and the libraries within this system all moved to this software. The result was that the library systems were able to offer their customers a seamless transition to membership of the larger network, with immediate access to all 55 libraries from November 1, 2010 (the first day of the new council).
Auckland (/ˈɔːklənd/AWK-lənd), in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country. Auckland has a population of 1,454,300, 32 percent of New Zealand's population. It is part of the wider Auckland Region, which includes the rural areas and towns north and south of the urban area, plus the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, resulting in a total population of 1,570,500 that is governed by the Auckland Council. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. In Māori, Auckland's name is Tāmaki Makaurau and the transliterated version of Auckland is Ākarana.
The Auckland urban area (as defined by Statistics New Zealand) ranges to Waiwera in the north, Kumeu in the northwest, and Runciman in the south. It is not contiguous; the section from Waiwera to Whangaparaoa Peninsula is separate from its nearest neighbouring suburb of Long Bay. Auckland lies between the Hauraki Gulf of the Pacific Ocean to the east, the low Hunua Ranges to the south-east, the Manukau Harbour to the south-west, and the Waitakere Ranges and smaller ranges to the west and north-west. The central part of the urban area occupies a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea and the Waitemata Harbour on the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the few cities in the world to have two harbours on two separate major bodies of water.
Auckland (or, more formally, City of Auckland) was a New Zealand electorate. It covered the core of Auckland during the early days of New Zealand democracy, when the city was small enough to be covered by two or three seats.
Population centres
The City of Auckland electorate was one of the original electorates, and was used in the country's first elections. It covered a territory roughly corresponding to the central business district of the city today, and was surrounded by another electorate called Auckland Suburbs. As the city was growing rapidly, however, the electorate did not last long — in the 1860 elections, it was divided into Auckland East and Auckland West.
Against the backdrop of Auckland’s ever-changing weather, we chatted to our Reading Engagement Specialist, Alison, about creating this year’s Auckland Libraries Top 100.
Enjoy exploring 2020’s most talked about books on our website and start requesting your picks today!
Visit the Auckland Libraries Top 100 on our website: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/pages/category-book-lists.aspx?nt=Top%20100
published: 01 Dec 2020
Beyond the Bookshelves: Miraculous Medieval Manuscripts
Follow the journey of a rare manuscript, from the curators’ selection to a book conservator's assessment, and finally, to find its place in our Miraculous Medieval Manuscripts exhibition.
Learn about what’s required for the care and handling of a medieval manuscript and enjoy a peek into the process of bringing an exhibition to life with Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections.
Visit the Miraculous Medieval Manuscripts exhibition on Level 2, Central City Library until 11 November 2023:
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2023/11/miraculous-medieval-manuscripts-at-auckland-libraries/
Credits
Auckland Council Libraries
Ngaio Vince-Dewerse – Book Conservator
Renee Orr & Jane Wild – Rare Book Specialists and Exhibition Curators
Sue Berman – Project Lead
Popular ...
published: 06 Sep 2023
Amazing Libraries in Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Someone asked if a certificate would be given to us after the 3-hour workshop. I answered, "That’s not a trend here in NZ". 😊😉
published: 05 Oct 2023
What is the Auckland Libraries Matariki Augmented Reality experience
What is the Auckland Libraries Matariki Augmented Reality experience. Auckland Council. Afed Education. Pleiades.
published: 16 Jul 2020
What Matariki means to Auckland Libraries
At Auckland Libraries we're excited to celebrate Matariki with you and your whānau! Here are just a few of the words Matariki inspires in our staff. What does Matariki mean to you?
https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/matariki.aspx
published: 06 Jul 2018
What Matariki means to Auckland Libraries
What does Matariki mean to you? For our Libraries whānau it means renewal, Kai Māori, Whakapapa, Whetu, Akorana, manakitanga and so much more.
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Join us in celebrating this special time of year with exciting events, popular pukapuka, an amazing Augmented Reality experience and a fun competition! Find out more at aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Matariki
published: 18 Jun 2020
New chapter in Auckland Libraries' evolution | Auckland Council
Around the world, libraries are changing in response to digital trends and user demand. Auckland Libraries is addressing these changes. For more go to http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ourauckland or visit http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz
published: 13 Dec 2016
How to link accounts in the Auckland Libraries app
Linking library accounts on the Auckland Libraries app is a great way to help manage your family's borrowing.
When we move to the new holds pick-up system on 28 May, you will be able to see the hold shelf numbers for all linked accounts in the app, making it easier for you to pick up library items for your whānau.
Download our free Auckland Libraries app from the Apple App Store or Google Play today. https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/auckland-libraries-app.aspx
To learn about the new holds pick-up system being introduced on 28 May 2024, visit our website: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/holds-pick-up-change.aspx
published: 21 May 2024
Auckland Libraries
Application of SlideSpeech to introduction to Auckland Library. This video is one in a series at http://bit.ly/openallure following the SlideSpeech project http://slidespeech.org
published: 24 Nov 2011
Auckland libraries are reopening
Join Alex Bonham and Julie Sandilands to discuss the new and old ways we use libraries.
Are you a library lingerer?
Against the backdrop of Auckland’s ever-changing weather, we chatted to our Reading Engagement Specialist, Alison, about creating this year’s Auckland Libraries...
Against the backdrop of Auckland’s ever-changing weather, we chatted to our Reading Engagement Specialist, Alison, about creating this year’s Auckland Libraries Top 100.
Enjoy exploring 2020’s most talked about books on our website and start requesting your picks today!
Visit the Auckland Libraries Top 100 on our website: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/pages/category-book-lists.aspx?nt=Top%20100
Against the backdrop of Auckland’s ever-changing weather, we chatted to our Reading Engagement Specialist, Alison, about creating this year’s Auckland Libraries Top 100.
Enjoy exploring 2020’s most talked about books on our website and start requesting your picks today!
Visit the Auckland Libraries Top 100 on our website: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/pages/category-book-lists.aspx?nt=Top%20100
Follow the journey of a rare manuscript, from the curators’ selection to a book conservator's assessment, and finally, to find its place in our Miraculous Medi...
Follow the journey of a rare manuscript, from the curators’ selection to a book conservator's assessment, and finally, to find its place in our Miraculous Medieval Manuscripts exhibition.
Learn about what’s required for the care and handling of a medieval manuscript and enjoy a peek into the process of bringing an exhibition to life with Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections.
Visit the Miraculous Medieval Manuscripts exhibition on Level 2, Central City Library until 11 November 2023:
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2023/11/miraculous-medieval-manuscripts-at-auckland-libraries/
Credits
Auckland Council Libraries
Ngaio Vince-Dewerse – Book Conservator
Renee Orr & Jane Wild – Rare Book Specialists and Exhibition Curators
Sue Berman – Project Lead
Popular Ltd
Director and Videographer – Benj Brooking
Post-Production Director – Juliana Machado
Browse: Kura Heritage Collections Online - Manuscripts
https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/manuscripts/search
View: Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library
Special Collections on Level 2
Additional thanks
Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections and Engagement teams; Digital Assets Team, Conservation and Preservation Team, Library and Learning Services.
Made with Content Creation Funds Auckland Council Libraries 2022/2023
Follow the journey of a rare manuscript, from the curators’ selection to a book conservator's assessment, and finally, to find its place in our Miraculous Medieval Manuscripts exhibition.
Learn about what’s required for the care and handling of a medieval manuscript and enjoy a peek into the process of bringing an exhibition to life with Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections.
Visit the Miraculous Medieval Manuscripts exhibition on Level 2, Central City Library until 11 November 2023:
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2023/11/miraculous-medieval-manuscripts-at-auckland-libraries/
Credits
Auckland Council Libraries
Ngaio Vince-Dewerse – Book Conservator
Renee Orr & Jane Wild – Rare Book Specialists and Exhibition Curators
Sue Berman – Project Lead
Popular Ltd
Director and Videographer – Benj Brooking
Post-Production Director – Juliana Machado
Browse: Kura Heritage Collections Online - Manuscripts
https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/manuscripts/search
View: Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library
Special Collections on Level 2
Additional thanks
Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections and Engagement teams; Digital Assets Team, Conservation and Preservation Team, Library and Learning Services.
Made with Content Creation Funds Auckland Council Libraries 2022/2023
At Auckland Libraries we're excited to celebrate Matariki with you and your whānau! Here are just a few of the words Matariki inspires in our staff. What does M...
At Auckland Libraries we're excited to celebrate Matariki with you and your whānau! Here are just a few of the words Matariki inspires in our staff. What does Matariki mean to you?
https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/matariki.aspx
At Auckland Libraries we're excited to celebrate Matariki with you and your whānau! Here are just a few of the words Matariki inspires in our staff. What does Matariki mean to you?
https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/matariki.aspx
What does Matariki mean to you? For our Libraries whānau it means renewal, Kai Māori, Whakapapa, Whetu, Akorana, manakitanga and so much more.
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Join us in cele...
What does Matariki mean to you? For our Libraries whānau it means renewal, Kai Māori, Whakapapa, Whetu, Akorana, manakitanga and so much more.
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Join us in celebrating this special time of year with exciting events, popular pukapuka, an amazing Augmented Reality experience and a fun competition! Find out more at aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Matariki
What does Matariki mean to you? For our Libraries whānau it means renewal, Kai Māori, Whakapapa, Whetu, Akorana, manakitanga and so much more.
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Join us in celebrating this special time of year with exciting events, popular pukapuka, an amazing Augmented Reality experience and a fun competition! Find out more at aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Matariki
Around the world, libraries are changing in response to digital trends and user demand. Auckland Libraries is addressing these changes. For more go to http://ww...
Around the world, libraries are changing in response to digital trends and user demand. Auckland Libraries is addressing these changes. For more go to http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ourauckland or visit http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz
Around the world, libraries are changing in response to digital trends and user demand. Auckland Libraries is addressing these changes. For more go to http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ourauckland or visit http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz
Linking library accounts on the Auckland Libraries app is a great way to help manage your family's borrowing.
When we move to the new holds pick-up system on 2...
Linking library accounts on the Auckland Libraries app is a great way to help manage your family's borrowing.
When we move to the new holds pick-up system on 28 May, you will be able to see the hold shelf numbers for all linked accounts in the app, making it easier for you to pick up library items for your whānau.
Download our free Auckland Libraries app from the Apple App Store or Google Play today. https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/auckland-libraries-app.aspx
To learn about the new holds pick-up system being introduced on 28 May 2024, visit our website: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/holds-pick-up-change.aspx
Linking library accounts on the Auckland Libraries app is a great way to help manage your family's borrowing.
When we move to the new holds pick-up system on 28 May, you will be able to see the hold shelf numbers for all linked accounts in the app, making it easier for you to pick up library items for your whānau.
Download our free Auckland Libraries app from the Apple App Store or Google Play today. https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/auckland-libraries-app.aspx
To learn about the new holds pick-up system being introduced on 28 May 2024, visit our website: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/holds-pick-up-change.aspx
Application of SlideSpeech to introduction to Auckland Library. This video is one in a series at http://bit.ly/openallure following the SlideSpeech project http...
Application of SlideSpeech to introduction to Auckland Library. This video is one in a series at http://bit.ly/openallure following the SlideSpeech project http://slidespeech.org
Application of SlideSpeech to introduction to Auckland Library. This video is one in a series at http://bit.ly/openallure following the SlideSpeech project http://slidespeech.org
Against the backdrop of Auckland’s ever-changing weather, we chatted to our Reading Engagement Specialist, Alison, about creating this year’s Auckland Libraries Top 100.
Enjoy exploring 2020’s most talked about books on our website and start requesting your picks today!
Visit the Auckland Libraries Top 100 on our website: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/pages/category-book-lists.aspx?nt=Top%20100
Follow the journey of a rare manuscript, from the curators’ selection to a book conservator's assessment, and finally, to find its place in our Miraculous Medieval Manuscripts exhibition.
Learn about what’s required for the care and handling of a medieval manuscript and enjoy a peek into the process of bringing an exhibition to life with Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections.
Visit the Miraculous Medieval Manuscripts exhibition on Level 2, Central City Library until 11 November 2023:
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2023/11/miraculous-medieval-manuscripts-at-auckland-libraries/
Credits
Auckland Council Libraries
Ngaio Vince-Dewerse – Book Conservator
Renee Orr & Jane Wild – Rare Book Specialists and Exhibition Curators
Sue Berman – Project Lead
Popular Ltd
Director and Videographer – Benj Brooking
Post-Production Director – Juliana Machado
Browse: Kura Heritage Collections Online - Manuscripts
https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/manuscripts/search
View: Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library
Special Collections on Level 2
Additional thanks
Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections and Engagement teams; Digital Assets Team, Conservation and Preservation Team, Library and Learning Services.
Made with Content Creation Funds Auckland Council Libraries 2022/2023
At Auckland Libraries we're excited to celebrate Matariki with you and your whānau! Here are just a few of the words Matariki inspires in our staff. What does Matariki mean to you?
https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/matariki.aspx
What does Matariki mean to you? For our Libraries whānau it means renewal, Kai Māori, Whakapapa, Whetu, Akorana, manakitanga and so much more.
-
Join us in celebrating this special time of year with exciting events, popular pukapuka, an amazing Augmented Reality experience and a fun competition! Find out more at aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Matariki
Around the world, libraries are changing in response to digital trends and user demand. Auckland Libraries is addressing these changes. For more go to http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ourauckland or visit http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz
Linking library accounts on the Auckland Libraries app is a great way to help manage your family's borrowing.
When we move to the new holds pick-up system on 28 May, you will be able to see the hold shelf numbers for all linked accounts in the app, making it easier for you to pick up library items for your whānau.
Download our free Auckland Libraries app from the Apple App Store or Google Play today. https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/auckland-libraries-app.aspx
To learn about the new holds pick-up system being introduced on 28 May 2024, visit our website: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/holds-pick-up-change.aspx
Application of SlideSpeech to introduction to Auckland Library. This video is one in a series at http://bit.ly/openallure following the SlideSpeech project http://slidespeech.org
Auckland Libraries is the public library system for the Auckland region of New Zealand. It was created when the seven separate councils in the Auckland region merged in 2010. It is currently the largest public library network in the Southern Hemisphere with 55 branches from Wellsford to Waiuku.
History
In November 2010, Auckland's local councils merged to create the Auckland Council. As a result of this process, the seven public library systems within the region were combined to form Auckland Libraries. The following is a list of library networks that amalgamated to form the current Auckland Libraries:
Papakura Library Services - The Sir Edmund Hillary Library
Rodney Libraries
Waitakere Libraries
The process of amalgamation
In the years leading up to the merger of the library systems within Auckland, the separate library systems combined to form a consortium so that they could align their processes. This organisation was called eLGAR ("Libraries for a Greater Auckland Region"). This consortium settled on Millenium as their Library Management System (LMS) and the libraries within this system all moved to this software. The result was that the library systems were able to offer their customers a seamless transition to membership of the larger network, with immediate access to all 55 libraries from November 1, 2010 (the first day of the new council).
According to AucklandCouncil Libraries, their restricted titles are held at the Auckland Central CityLibrary, but customers can also request items for pick-up at other branches ... Auckland ...
Auckland Libraries whānau learning specialist Lawren Matrix warned children could lose up to six months of progress if they stop reading over the school holidays ... Auckland Libraries had also put ...
What's more, Auckland Libraries offered an interlibrary loan service that allowed people to borrow books from other cities in New Zealand and even from select libraries overseas.
Data collected by AucklandCouncil Libraries for its Year in ... Figures from the Year in Review 2024 for Auckland Council Libraries reflect Aucklanders strong connection with their local libraries..
A history professor has cancelled his lecture at New Zealand's national library after staff asked him to remove a quote over concerns it 'could be seen as us agreeing with Britain conquering the world'.
Embark on a literary adventure from the comfort of your favourite reading spot this summer with AucklandCouncil Libraries Top 100Reads of 2024 ... All Top 100 titles are available from the Auckland ...
Auckland hotels got a much-needed shot in the arm this weekend after revenue per room had plunged in the lead-up to summer ... Airfares also shot up with one traveller facing a $670 one-way Auckland-Wellington fare on Air NZ on Saturday.
This year, those who attended the celebration at Auckland's Aotea Square witnessed a live performance of a waiata titled "Whanaungatanga" that blended Tamil, English and te reo Māori... Auckland celebrations.
Rose Matafeo is bad at endings ... “The show is me coming to terms with that ... Matafeo grew up in Auckland. Her Samoan dad and Scottish-Croatian mum were creative and encouraging, taking her to “galleries and libraries, every free thing we could do” ... Share ... .