SERVICES FOR :BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Business & Economics Information Services (BEIS)


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  Welcome to the University of Auckland

 

Using the library and searching for information for academic purposes can be a challenge for international students. This page is especially designed for you – the business international students.

 

This page sets out key library information and useful links. Base on these key points, you will be able to search easily. Through these useful links, you will become familiar with library resources and services.

 

The Voyager Online Tutorial will give you an overall picture of the library catalogue system. You can book free Library Workshops to learn how to use the library efficiently. You can also contact the Business and Economics Subject Librarians to assist you on your research. Proper use of the library can help you to achieve a better academic result.     

 

Enjoy your journey in the University of Auckland Library

 

 


 Key Library Information 
  • Opening Hours : The University of Auckland Library system comprises 12 libraries and three Information Commons on 6 campuses.

  • Requests: Recall an item from another borrower or to request an intercampus delivery

  • Renewals: Renew items I have on loan

  • Lending Services Frequently Asked Questions: More questions about Borrowing/Renewing items; Recalling/Requesting items; Checking my loans/recalls/requests/Library fines/fees, etc.

 Finding Information
  • Voyager: the library catalogue system. Search for books, serials (journals, periodicals, magazines or newspaper) and any other items hold in The University of Auckland library

  • Course Materials: Enter a course code and title to search my course materials

  • Exam Papers: The University of Auckland Readings & Exams. The database contains past official exam papers published by the University of Auckland since 2001.

  • Theses & Dissertations: Search for University of Auckland theses and dissertations

  • Business & Economics Databases: Top 6 popular business databases

 Online Access to Library Resources
  • NetID & NetPassword: You are required to logon with your NetID & NetPassword to use the computers. See Logging On.

  • NetAccount: Use NetAccount to change password, transfer funds, redirection EC mail.

  • EC Mail: The EC Mail service allows you to use your email account anywhere that you have access to the internet.

  • Wireless Access: If your laptop is equipped with a wireless network adaptor, you can use it to connect to the University network in certain areas of the campus, including the Information Commons.

 Subject Librarian Services
 Tutorial
 Student Learning Centre
 Plagiarism
 Referencing and Citations
 Business Information Services
 Cecil
 Learning English
  • Learn English : Learn English guide, all about how to learn English and how to speak English.

  • English Language Support : The Department of Applied language Studies and Liguistics offers credit courses for students for whom English is an additional language.

  • ELSAC: English Language Self Access Centre : If you have difficulty with your English, with writing essays, understanding lectures, doing presentations or any other aspect of English, then the English Language Self-Access Centre is the place for you.

  • Business Dictionary online: With ofver 20,000 definitions, BusinessDictionary.com covers every aspect of the business world.

Useful Links
  • Student Learning Centre: The Student Learning Centre (SLC) facilitates the development of effective academic learning and performance skills in students, and helps those who encounter difficulties in their studies. Academic tutors teach process skills that are crucial to academic success. The centre's programmes cater for the learning needs of all students from first year undergraduates to postgraduates. See our Areas of Assistance page for more about what we offer.

  • Information Commons: Providing expert support to students from all aspects of services.

  • International Student Office : News; Support Services; Visas and Insurance; Living in Auckland and Where to After Your Degree, etc.

  • Where are we come from ? - Key facts and figures on the International Students - from the University of Auckland Annual Report.

International Students

2006

2007

2008

 

International Students

2006

2007

2008

China

2,097

1,408

1,077

Malaysia

374

524

570

United States

460

474

508

Korea, Republic of

345

401

421

Germany

274

318

324

India

97

91

110

Canada

72

84

89

Hong Kong

84

84

83

United Kingdom

69

86

80

Japan

88

83

74

Pakistan

6

35

70

Russian Federation

61

63

68

Taiwan

58

66

67

France

47

59

58

Fiji

61

49

47

Indonesia

50

46

47

Vietnam

74

68

47

Bahrain

4

13

42

Norway

71

49

38

Saudi Arabia

14

20

35

Singapore

31

28

26

Thailand

22

25

26

Other

336

386

376

Total

4,795

4,536

4,283


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Last updated: 5 October, 2011