Reference

Subject guidesSubject Guides

Art & Artists
A guide to researching art topics including architecture and architects.
Consumer Lifestyle
A guide to resources that can help with your purchasing decisions.
Fashion
This Fashion page brings together the many resources that we have for the dedicated follower of fashion - books & magazines & web sites.
Food and Drink
A whole new section for March 2007 with articles ranging from healthier school lunches to home brewing.
Grief
Books and other resources to help those who are grieving a loss.
Health information
How to find useful health information. Also special articles about health topics such as quitting smoking, food safety and cosmetic treatments and monthly health guide.
Holidays
Information about Holiday traditions, fun and games.
How to research the history of a house in Christchurch
From the Canterbury Museum.
New Zealand
New for February 2007! Find out more about our country and culture.
Project resources
Use these guides to find resources and information for high-school level projects.
New Zealand Tourism Industry
a guide to New Zealand tourism resources held in Christchurch City Libraries.
New Zealand Politics Timeline
A quick guide to political landmarks from New Zealand's sighting by Abel Tasman in 1642 to 2004.
Sustainable Living
Resources to help you find information about climate change, sustainability and other environmental issues.
Treaty of Waitangi
Key points in the process of the signing of the Treaty and its role since 1840.
Wearable Arts, Costume & Fashion Design
Searching for information about designing and making clothes, costumes and wearable arts.