Hours and Services
Opening Hours
Membership
Borrowing
Services
Available Resources
Other
Contact Us
F.A.Q.'s
Opening Hours
| Monday – Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
Membership
- Is free to all Westland District residents from Otira to Haast Pass.
- Children up to the age of 14 must have their application signed by a parent or caregiver.
- Visitors - ask library staff about our Visitor Membership option.
Borrowing
- Books, other than Reference material, are issued for 3 weeks, or an extended period of 6 weeks if you require a longer issue.
- There is a limit of 10 books per person, 20 books per family card.
- Audio and Visual resources are issued for 1 week and can be renewed.
- Jigsaws are issued for six weeks.
Services
| Online Databases | These Databases offer up-to-date access to articles, magazines, journals and papers - all online! This is a great reference/research tool that is free to Westland District Library members. |
| Homework Help | We can assist with finding resources for your homework assignment! See also Any Questions for online assistance with a librarian. |
| FundView | A free online service offering funding information to whanau, hapu and iwi organisations as well as voluntary and community groups. (Available only in the Library) |
| Book Covering | Ask staff at the library for details. |
| Interloan | If we don’t have what you’re looking for, ask staff to ‘interloan’ your request from another library. The current interloan charge is $5.00 per item. |
| Housebound | Does disability, age or illness prevent you, or someone you know, from regularly coming into the library? Ask about our ‘Housebound’ service - run in conjunction with members of the Red Cross. |
| Photocopying | A4 - Black and White - 20 cents A4 - Colour - $2.50 |
| A3 - Black and White - 30 cents A3 - Colour - $4.00, double sided and some enlargements) | |
| Fax Service | First page: $2.00 Subsequent pages: $1.00 each. |
| Internet Access | The Aotearoa Peoples Network provides free access to highspeed broadband internetaccess. Scanning is available at no charge. |
Available Resources
| Newspapers | The Hokitika Guardian (daily) The Greymouth Evening Star (daily) The News (Westport – daily) - available online in the Library The Press (daily) Nelson Evening Mail (Wed., Fri., Sat.) Otago Daily Times (Wed., Sat.) Dominion Post (Wellington - Sat./Sun) The New Zealand Herald (Auckland – Wed., Sat.) |
| Reference & Local Interest Books | Reference books about local and New Zealand history are available to read and study in the Library. |
| Large Print | Mostly appreciated by those who have difficulty reading smaller print. Fiction and non-niction titles available. |
| Non-Fiction | Travel, hunting, biography, cooking, craft, gardening, health and loads more. |
| Adult Fiction | A good selection of free, and rental ($1.00), items available. |
| Quick Reads | A small collection of condensed popular fiction titles. |
| Books for Children and Young Adults | Picture books, fiction and non-fiction, graphic novels |
| Children's Readers | Bridging the gap between reading picture books and junior fiction. |
| Jigsaws | Rental ($1 for six weeks) |
| Magazines | We have a good selection of magazines to suit most readers. Search the Online Catalogue and type ‘magazine’ to find out which ones we subscribe to. Magazines are free to borrow. |
| Commuter Tapes | Recorded books on tape and CD (also known as Audio Books) - ideal for listening to while travelling, working around the home, or for anyone with a visual impairment. Cost: $2.00 - one week issue (can be extended). |
| National Library Audio Books | A regularly updated selection from the National Library of New Zealand (no charge). |
| Videos & DVDs | We have an ever increasing selection to choose from. Rental ($2.00 – one week issue). |
Other
| Reserves | Is that book you’re after always out? Try reserving it Online (have your borrower number handy). Read how to reserve items online by reading the Catalogue Help page, or contact us |
| Group Visits | We always welcome group visits, however, advance notification is preferable so as to avoid any possible inconveniences. |
| Children’s Multimedia computers | We have two computers in the children’s area, offering educational & recreational games. |
| Catalogue Help | ‘Login’; ‘Search’; ‘Reserve’; ‘Renew’. Do you need help to perform any of these functions within the Online Catalogue? Help is just a click away. |
Contact Us
| Phone: | 03 755 6208 |
| Fax: | 03 755 6209 |
| Email: | library@westlib.co.nz |
| Or come in and see us at: | 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika |
F.A.Q.’s
- How do I join the LIbrary? How much will it cost? Can anyone join?
- How old does my child need to be to join the Library?
- How many items can I borrow and how long for?
- How do I get help to use the catalogue?
- How do I view the items I have on issue?
- I'm trying to renew my books. How do I do this?
- Can I reserve an item online?
- What if the book I'm looking for does not appear to be on the catalogue?
- I'm only going to be here during the school holidays. Can my family or I borrow some books from the Library during this time?
How do I join the library? How much will it cost? Can anyone join?
Membership is free to all Westland residents. Therefore, if you live anywhere from Otira through Kumara to Hokitika, and down the coast to Haast, you can come on in, complete an application form and have some books issued immediately.
Yes, you will need to bring some proof of identity with you.
How old does my child need to be to join the library?
Children aged 0 to 14 can join the library, as long as they have their application signed by a parent or caregiver.
How many items can I borrow and how long can I borrow them for?
There is a flexible limit of 10 books per person, or 20 per family card.
Books are issued for three weeks, or a maximum extended period of six weeks.
How do I get help to use the catalogue?
You can receive help by visiting our Catalogue Help page, or contact us. We are always happy to help.
How do I view the items I have on issue?
- Login
- Select ‘Borrower Information’
- Click ‘View issues’ (if you don’t see these words, don’t panic - you may not have any books issued on your card!).
Go to the Online Catalogue now.
I’m trying to renew my books, how do I do this?
The Catalogue Help page explains how. If a book has been reserved by another borrower, you will not be able to renew it.
Can I reserve an item online?
Yes. View the Catalogue Help page here to find out how
What if the book I’m looking for does not appear to be on the catalogue?
We have access to other library collections all around New Zealand. Therefore, we can try placing an Interloan Request for you.
If you wish to search the National Bibliographic Database yourself, use the following sign-on information:
User id: HKP99FE9 Password: OVALEGG77
To request an Interloan it is helpful to have the following details ready:
- Your name and borrower number.
- The Title and preferably the Author of the book (please take the time to check the spelling of the author’s name as this could hinder accurate selection of material).
- A brief description of the content. (The purpose for this is that some books share a common title. If we have some idea of what the book is about we’re likely to source the right copy for you.)
To proceed with your request use one of three options:
1. Email us stating the above details.
2. Phone us on 755 6208
3. Come in to the library and speak with one of our friendly staff.
Interloan requests from Public Libraries cost five dollars per item. However, items which can only be sourced from an Education Provider or Legal Institution will usually cost you considerably more. In such a case we will only proceed with the request after having received your verbal confirmation to do so.
I’m only going to be in the area during the school holidays. Can my family or I borrow some books from the Library during this time?
Yes, you can pay for a Visitor Membership. You will need to visit the library in person to discuss pricing options available to you. Bring at least two forms of identification with you.
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