Library

The Library has a two unique collections of resources reflecting our organisational values. They are the Dev-Zone Library collection and the Global Education Centre Library collection. Registered users can borrow resources from both these collections.  Dev-Zone and the Global Education Centre are programmes of the Development Resource Centre.

We provide you with free access to our Library Catalogue on our website. Anyone can browse our catalogue even if you are not a registered library user.

Registered library members are given login details and can request to borrow catalogue items once they have logged in, which we will post to them free of charge.

 

Joining and using the library

How to join the library

Membership and use of our library is free! If you live in Aotearoa New Zealand you can join and borrow from our library.

In order to join the library you need to register as a GEC user.

Using the library

When you have registered you will be sent a username and password. Use the login box on the GEC homepage to log into the library. This will allow you to request items directly from the Library Catalogue

Library members can request to borrow up to five items at a time, which we will post free of charge. If you live in Wellington it would be great if you could pick up your resources from the Library and save us postage.

Books, DVDs and videos are loaned out for a maximum of two weeks. 

Articles from journals can be requested and copies can be retained. All journals are reference only. 

Making library requests online

In order to make a request from the library catalogue you need to log in to the Global Education Centre website.  (You need to be a Aotearoa New Zealand resident before you can request items.)

  1. Go to the Library
  2. Search for library resources using the Search Catalogue screen
  3. Request an item by clicking the 'Request' link on the right hand side of your selection. A request box will appear each time you make a request.
  4. Close the Request box if you wish to continue searching. You can make up to five item requests.
  5. Click the View request link at the top of the screen. This takes you to a list of Items in your request basket
  6. Make sure your contact details below are correct.
  7. Delete any requests you do not require from your request basket.
  8. Click the 'Send requests' button. Your requests will be lodged with our library and actioned as soon as possible. You will be notified by email if the item is on loan.

 

Renewing resources

Items can be renewed provided they have not been requested by another borrower. Please contact the Library. 

Failure to return items which are very overdue will result in borrowers being invoiced for replacement costs. 

 

Opening hours and contact information

Opening hours: Weekdays 9am to 5pm
Email:library@dev-zone.org
Phone: +64 4 496 9598
Fax: +64 4 496 9599 

 

Physical location

Development Resource Centre (Dev-Zone and Global Education Centre)
Level 2, James Smiths Bldg

55 Cuba Street
Wellington
Aotearoa New Zealand

 Postal address

Development Resource Centre
P O Box 12440
Wellington
Aotearoa New Zealand