Coming soon to Manawatū Library… A “Digital Playspace” – the latest addition to Massey’s eLearning and educational technology toolkit – is being prepared on level two of Manawatū Library. It will be equipped with both established and emerging technologies for teaching staff to engage with, supported by staff from the National Centre for Teaching and Learning (NCTL). Technology available initially will include a digital table, a video wall and a range of tablet and mobile devices. Future plans include a 3D printer and virtual reality equipment. The space will be used by NCTL staff to work with academic staff, experimenting and building familiarity with different digital technologies so that they can be assessed...Read more
Kia ora koutou, How did you go with our words in Week 5? Below are the answers from last week. Just a hint, if it has a macron in the word then please add it. (Judges decision is final) 27/07 pahiketepōro 28/07 poto 29/07 pūtia 30/07 rima 31/07...Read more
The word this week is: Whaene (far-air-nair) Aunt or mother. “I love my whaene!“ Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff. ...Read more
We’ve put out warnings in the past about the perils of predatory scholarly publishing and if you are still unsure what this means the Wikipedia entry sums it up pretty well. The rise of open access publishing has been great for both authors and...Read more
You can now browse the Library shelves from your computer. In the Catalogue click on the call number of a book, and you will see the nearby books on a virtual shelf: Click on the call number… … and you will be able to browse through...Read more
Kia ora koutou, How did you go with our words in Week 4? Remember this is the last week to play. There is another $20 Book Voucher up for grabs for the week and an overall winner will receive a $50 Book Voucher. Below are the answers from last...Read more
The word this week is: Wheke (Fair-care ; say fast!) Octopus The Wheke is a prominent member of the Wiggles. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
Massey University Library invites you to our annual Bicultural Seminar Kakano Rua 2015… ...Read more
The word this week is: Whatu (Fa-Too) or fibre weaving! Fibre-weaving or finger-weaving She will whatu those strips of thread. Whatu refers to the technique used to intricately knit together individual fibres without using tools or a frame. ...Read more
Massey students have once again rated the Library as one of the university’s top services in the annual Student Experience Survey. Students are asked each year about the teaching and learning experience at Massey, the quality of the papers...Read more
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