Welcome to the library
Quick topic search | Search in te reo Māori
Contact the Information Specialist: Email: info@vine.org.nz
About the library
The Vine library is for anyone searching for written or audiovisual research and resources about family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. The library has a special focus on material from Aotearoa New Zealand. It also includes some international material. There are over 7000 records in the library. Most items are freely available online.
There are over 7000 records in the library database. Most of the items are freely available online. The physical library contains almost 2000 books, reports, theses, dissertations, DVDs and other resources. If items are not available online, you may be able to borrow them from us.
The database also includes citation information for some journal articles and books, which are behind paywalls. We are not able to provide access to these items.
The Vine library database will be rebranded soon.
How to borrow
You can borrow books, DVDs, and other items. When you find an item you wish to borrow, click on the ‘Request this item’ button to email us your request. You will need to provide your name, address, email, phone number, and a referee’s contact details.
The loan period is four weeks and only available to New Zealand residents. There is no charge for postage but you may need to cover the return postage cost.
How to search the library
Quick topic search: Use the topic links to do a quick search on frequently searched topics. This performs an up to date search of the library catalog based on the subject headings used in the catalog and is often a good place to start. The most recently published material will be listed first. Use the options on the left of the results page to refine your search.
Search in te reo Māori: You can search the library for te reo words or phrases. Your can also search the library using te reo Māori topic terms
Keyword search: Use the Library Catalog search box on the menu bar above to search by keyword. A keyword search finds items when the word or phrase appears anywhere in the library record (including title, abstract and subject headings). The results may include a number of less relevant items.
Use the drop-down menu beside the search box to search only on Title, Author or Subject.
Use the options on the left of the results page to refine your search.
Advanced search: Use Advanced search to design a more complex targeted search. You can also access Advanced search from the menu bar above.
The library uses a controlled list of subject headings tailored to the needs of our users. Use the Quick topic search to find the subject headings most frequently used in this catalog.
When you look at a library record, you can see all the subject headings assigned to an item.
Search for Subject to confine your search to subject headings used in this catalog.
You can search with multiple keywords or other options. The default is an “AND” search (all words/phrases must appear in the record.) Use ‘More options’ to change this.
You can also limit your search to a publication date range or to a particular type of item, e.g. books, reports or DVDs. Tick ‘Access online’ to find items freely available only. If you tick more than one item type, the results could include items of any of those item types.
Have a question or need assistance?
Vine staff can help you find the latest information about family violence and sexual violence, including statistics, resources, research and evaluations. Contact the information specialist via email, phone or in person. The information specialist is available Monday to Thursday.
We provide this service for policymakers, service providers, researchers, students, media, people affected by violence and the general public.
