Subject Librarian

• Librarian, Victoria University of Wellington
• Tony Quinn
• tony.quinn@vuw.ac.nz
• 463 6187

Contents

• Books
• Journal articles
• Reference Resources
  • Language Dictionaries
  • Subject dictionaries
• Citing and Referencing

• The Library Catalogue
  The library catalogue should be your first choice when searching for books on any subject.
• Course Reserves
  See what has been selected for your course. Search by lecturer, department and/or course code.
• Siku Quanshu
  A collection of 3,461 books compiled in the Qing dynasty between 1773 and 1782. Note that this is a Chinese language database. Technical requirements: This database is available via a client programme only, and is compatible with Windows XP and above. Using Internet Explorer, download the file in the link above - this includes an installation guide. Once installed, access the database by clicking on the programme icon, and then on IP login. Not that Victoria University's licence allows for on user at a time only. This database is not available from off-campus, and it not available via the Student Computing Suites. Please contact us through the Ask-a-Librarian service if you have any questions or need assistance.

• China Academic Journals - English Interface
  A database of journal articles published in mainland China, on a wide variety of subjects. This is a Chinese language database. Note: click on "IP Login" on the first page that comes up.
• MLA International Bibliography
  Indexes material on literature, theatre, and film. Use the "Article Linker" icon in the database to see if the library has access to the full-text of the article.
• Journal Finder
  If you have a reference to a journal article (journal title, year, page number, etc), then use "Journal Finder" to find the full-text of the article.

• Chinese character dictionary
  Searchable by English, pinyin, or characters. Both simplified and full characters are used.
• Chinese Characters Dictionary Web
  Searchable in English and Chinese (by radical). A choice of online dictionaries in which to view the results is offered.
• nciku Online Chinese-English English-Chinese Dictionary
  Search by English, pinyin, or character. A novelty here is the ability to draw a character with your mouse, and then search for it.

• Illustrated Encyclopedia of Confucianism • Electronic Item

• Introduction to Referencing Styles
  Useful resources for the correct way to cite references and format bibliographies in your essays. If you are unsure what referencing style you are required to use for your course, ask your lecturer or tutor.