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Haere Mai!
Welcome to the Allan Bean Centre Library!

The ABC Library provides good quality information resources for patients, their families, whanau and caregivers. The library is also available to hospital staff, students, researchers, health professonals and people with disabilities.

The Library Staff are happy to assist with any Library matters.

LIBRARY SERVICES

Hours: Monday - Friday     9:30am - 5:00pm
           Saturday                9:00am - 1:30pm
           Sunday                  1:00pm - 4:00pm

The ABC Library’s collection consists of:

Books

We have a unique mix of books including a comprehensive collection on disability and rehabilitation, fiction collection, journals, and magazines as well as electronic resources.
Free Book Loan Service - We will post books out to you.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please ask the library staff for help.

Journals & Articles

Journals can be loaned for up to 5 days. Articles from books and journals can be photocopied.

See Resources & Info for Online Journals.

Videos

A collection of videos in the area of rehabilitation and wheelchair sports, are also available – the videos can be viewed in the ABC library or loaned.

Computer & Internet Facilities

We have a number of computers available and also provide free Tuition on a one-to-one basis from Library Staff & experienced volunteer tutors.

Free Internet & Email access are also available.
All Library users, patients, staff and members of the community are welcome to make use of these facilities.

We also have a range of technology to help people with disabilities access the computers.

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5 Jul 2010
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1 May 2010
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1 Feb 2010
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