COVID-19 updates

While Ara campuses are closed during higher alert levels, you can reach out to the library, Learning and Disability services in the following ways: 

• AskLive. We’re available to chat online about your queries on weekdays, 8am-4pm. This can also be used for Learning Services’ quick questions! 
• Ara Library Zoom Desk is open weekdays, 10am-3pm. Just click and connect with a librarian. This can also be used for Learning Services’ quick questions! 
• Social media: keep an eye on our Facebook for more instant updates. 

All library loans have been extended – please do not try to return items until Ara campuses reopen.  

All our online resources like databases and Subject Guides are still available 24/7. Also, our learning resources on MyAra like StudySmart or Learning online are freely available to all Ara learners. 

As always please stay safe, follow government instructions and find help if you need it. We’ve been through this before and we’ll do it again! 

Ara Library – Photography Competition

Brought to you by Julie Humby

August 19^th is World Photography Day, and Ara Library is running a competition to celebrate the occasion!

Photo by DESIGNECOLOGIST on Unsplash

Themes:

• Winter
• Around the Campus (any of the Ara campuses)

Prizes:

• 3 x $60.00 prizes of Riverside Market vouchers or Prezzy Cards
• 3 x runner up prizes of chocolates

Entries:

Entries can be in the form of landscapes, documentary, abstract etc., using any technique that you, the photographer, wishes. Please remember that the basis of all good photography is the quality of light.

Images need to have been taken by the entrant within the last 2 months. Up to 4 images my be submitted by an entrant in total.

Digital images are to be emailed to us to us by Monday, 16th August (8:00 am). Please email images to library@ara.ac.nz including your name, student/staff number and the department that you are from.

The entries will be printed and put on display from Monday, 16th August at the City Campus Library (they will also be available online through Facebook).

Winners:

John Maillard (Head of Photography Programme at Ara) will select the winners from the categories.

Viewers will be able to vote for their favourite image through the People’s Choice.

Winners will be announced on Thursday, 19^th August, World Photography Day