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Professional historians concerned about National Library revamp

Professional historians say they are alarmed about what a proposed multi-million dollar redevelopment of National Library could mean for access to vital historical documents.

The Professional Historians’ Association of New Zealand/Aotearoa (PHANZA) says it has not been consulted on the library’s plans and that the National Library has failed to respond to requests for information on the collections availability during the three year construction period.

“The National Library has failed to give assurances about access to collections during the redevelopment,” said PHANZA’s acting president Tony Nightingale.

“This makes planning research very difficult.”

846 job-ready graduates

UCOL’s Graduation ceremonies were held last week, celebrating the achievements of students who completed their course of study last year.

The Humanities and Business ceremony, for graduates in business and administration, counselling, information systems and computing, arts, photography and design, hospitality and catering, tourism and travel, and culture and community programmes, was held on 24th March.

The Health, Science and Technology ceremony, for nursing, medical imaging technology, vet nursing, health science, exercise and sport science, trades and industry programmes, was held on 25th March.

In total, 846 have qualified to graduate.