Pakihi - Ngā rauemi me ngā ratonga whare pukapuka Business - Library resources and services
Have a read of our guide to the range of services and resources available at the library to customers with an interest in business and management.
Prosearch - our professional search service
Prosearch is Wellington City Libraries' professional search service. We have the skills and specialist resources to track down reliable, up-to-date information quickly.
Our Prosearch Service — more information
Interloans
Can't find what you need in the Wellington City Libraries collection? We provide an inter-library loan (interloan) service that allows you to access material held in other libraries in New Zealand or overseas.
Makerspace for prototyping
We have a community makerspace at Johnsonville Library, with equipment that allows people from throughout our community to make their ideas come to life. Staffed by our specialist Makerspace librarians, entrepreneurs can also take advantage of the tools and space to prototype ideas before considering having them made commercially.
Video
On the go? Listen to business audiobooks and eBooks
On the go? Listen to business audiobooks and eBooks on your mobile device with our Libby app. Browse their special 'Business Reading Room' below, or browse the whole Libby site.
Online Databases
We subscribe to a number of online resources that you have access to with your library card.
We've included just a few highlights below, but you can find the full list on our Business Databases and Online Resources page.
Business Online Databases — Full List
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a video tutorial service providing access to over 12,000 instructional videos on many topics including computer software, business skills, video editing and more. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to meet your personal or professional goals - with expert tutors who know how to teach.
- LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com)
- Getting started with LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning Tutorial
ABI / INFORM Global
International business information including business trends, management techniques and practice and more. You can also access the The Wall Street Journal (Eastern edition), The Economist, and Financial Times in full text for free.
Business Source Premier
A business research database offering information in nearly every area of business including management, economics, finance, accounting and international business. Titles include:
- Harvard Business Review
- New Zealand Management
- Forbes
- NZ Business
Business magazines
In our libraries
A range of business related magazines are available through the library. New titles in hard copy are on display in the magazines section of the library. These may be borrowed for a short loan period and a small cost.
Your library membership also gives you access to many magazines and newspapers through the resources below:
PressReader magazines and newspapers — Business
Gives same day, unlimited access to replicas of thousands of newspapers and magazines (across many subjects) from NZ and around the world. Browse by country, language or title.
Publications are available from more than 100 countries in over 60 languages, with titles going back 90 days.
You can access PressReader through your browser or with the PressReader app.
Libby — Business magazines
Browse over 2000 magazines across many different genres - including business. Includes New Zealand and international titles.
Browse our shelves
Catalogue subject quicksearches
Useful shelf numbers
Dewey Number | Subject |
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005.369 | Office software - Microsoft Office, MYOB, Outlook |
174.4 | Business ethics |
303.34, 658.4092 | Leadership |
650.14 | Resumes, Cover Letters, Job Hunting, Interviews |
657 | Accounting, bookkeeping |
658 | Starting a Business, Entrepreneurs, Financing, Management, Interviewing |
658.022 | Small business |
658.3 | Managing people |
658.4 | Management - planning, policy making |
658.8 | Marketing, sales, franchising |
659 | Advertising |
Contact us
This page is written and maintained by our Libraries' Business Customer Specialist, Linda Stopforth. Contact us with any feedback.