Last updated June 2026
The Massey University Library on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North provides extensive academic resources and study facilities for the university community. It forms part of Massey University’s library network, which also includes campuses in Auckland (Albany) and Wellington. The Manawatū library holds a large collection covering key disciplines taught on campus, including agriculture, veterinary science, business, sciences, humanities and social sciences. Primary access is for current Massey students and staff, though community membership options and visitor access are available with conditions. Casual visits during opening hours are generally permitted, with some services restricted.
Practical Information
| Location | Tennent Drive, Palmerston North (on the Concourse, Manawatū campus) |
| Primary users | Massey students and staff |
| Collection | Large academic collection covering humanities, social sciences, business, sciences (especially veterinary science, agriculture and horticulture) |
| Study spaces | Quiet zones, group study areas, bookable rooms (small, discussion up to 6 people, large up to 12 people), computer facilities |
| Hours | Variable by semester; check current hours at massey.libcal.com/hours; extended access during exams |
| Community access | Available via paid alumni memberships or free options for eligible groups; visitors welcome for in-person use with limited electronic access |
| Cost | Free for Massey students and staff; community memberships from NZ$50 p.a. or free for qualifying groups |
About the Massey University Library
The Massey University Library on the Manawatū campus supports teaching, research and study across Massey’s broad academic programmes. Its collection is particularly strong in areas central to the campus, such as veterinary science, agriculture and horticulture, alongside business, sciences, humanities and social sciences. Multiple copies of many texts are available, and the library provides access to extensive digital resources through subscriptions to major academic publishers and databases.
Facilities include quiet study zones on multiple levels, group study areas, and bookable rooms ranging from individual spaces to larger collaborative rooms for up to 12 people. Computer labs with standard academic software, printing and scanning (free for students), and Wi-Fi (including guest access) are available. Additional amenities include a low sensory room, a parents’ room, a DIY kitchen area, and disability access features such as ramps, lifts and specialised equipment.
Subject librarians offer research support, and appointments can be made for in-depth assistance. The library participates in interlibrary loan services and provides resources for off-campus students. Opening hours vary throughout the year, with extended or 24-hour access often available during exam periods; visitors should check the current schedule online.
Library Services and Facilities
Key services include borrowing and returning print materials, requesting items, accessing article databases and subject guides, and using referencing tools such as EndNote. Bookable study rooms can be reserved in advance via the library’s online system. Visitors and community members can use print collections in person and access selected electronic resources via the guest Wi-Fi network. The library also offers classes, workshops and display space bookings.
What Visitors Often Say
Students highlight the breadth of the academic collection, the variety of study spaces including quiet zones and bookable rooms, and the convenience of 24-hour access during exams. Subject librarian support and digital database access receive frequent positive mentions.
Practical advice includes booking group rooms early in the semester, using guest Wi-Fi for limited electronic access as a visitor, respecting quiet areas, and confirming current community membership rules before visiting. Many appreciate the free printing for students and the range of facilities like the parents’ room.
Where to Learn More
Massey University Manawatū Library page: detailed information on services, facilities, collections, hours and room bookings.
Massey University community membership: current options, costs and access rules for alumni, visitors and other eligible users.
Massey University Library main site: catalogue search, databases, subject guides and campus library overviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Massey University Library located?
On the Manawatū campus at Tennent Drive, Palmerston North, on the Concourse opposite the Student Centre.
Who can use the Massey University Library?
Primarily current Massey students and staff. Community memberships are available for alumni and other eligible groups, and visitors can access in-person services with some restrictions.
What subjects does the collection cover?
Humanities, social sciences, business, sciences (especially veterinary science, agriculture and horticulture), with multiple copies of many texts.
Can community members or visitors access digital databases?
Limited access is available via the guest Wi-Fi network for in-person visitors; full remote access requires a paid alumni membership or student/staff login.
Are there 24-hour study facilities?
Extended or 24-hour access is typically available during exam periods; check the current hours on the library website.
Can I book a study room?
Yes, bookable rooms for individuals or groups (up to 12 people) are available via the online reservation system.
Is there disability access or specialised spaces?
Yes, the library offers ramps, lifts, accessible toilets, a disabilities resource room, a low sensory room and a parents’ room.
How do I find current opening hours?
Hours vary by semester and are listed at massey.libcal.com/hours on the official Massey Library site.
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