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2016
Trimester 2 COURSE OUTLINE
BILD 251 HISTORY OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL
Trimester 2; 15 points
ASSESSMENT
100% internal by assignment (2 x 40%) and class test (1 x 20%)
CLASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS LECTURES: Monday & Wednesday15:40 – 17:30 Room: VSLT2
Two site visits will be held during class time
COORDINATOR Coordinator Nigel Isaacs
Room: VS 2.09
Phone: 463 9745 Mobile 0274 349 363
Office Hours: By appointment. Also available Thursday 11 am – 1 pm
Email: [email protected]
Tutor details will be provided at start of the course.
Panoramic vista of Pinedale about 1947 (about 5 km from Putaruru, on the railway line to Rotorua)
(original photographer unknown) (original 11 cm x 53 cm)
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COMMUNICATION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Any changes or additions to this Course Outline will be discussed and agreed with the class, and conveyed through
Blackboard or via email to all students enrolled in the course. Changes to submission dates for items of
assessment cannot occur without permission from the Head of School.
If you find that you are not receiving messages from Blackboard, please discuss the problem with ITS (phone 463
5050, [email protected] or http://www.victoria.ac.nz/its/)
PRESCRIPTION
The historical, social and economic development of construction methods, materials and systems. The impact,
relevance and importance of the scientific, industrial and information technology revolutions. Trends in the
international development of building technology, with a primary focus on New Zealand.
COURSE CONTENT
The scope of BILD 251 extends from the technology associated with the classical architecture of the ancient Greek
and Roman civilisations to the impacts of information technology as it affects the planning and construction of modern
buildings, today and in the future, particularly in New Zealand.
The evolution of modern building materials, methods and construction will be studied in the context of a number of
specific periods and locations within which comparatively rapid development took place. These will include the
explosion of creative energy that occurred in medieval Europe, the rapid social and technological developments of the
Italian Renaissance; the impacts on building methods and technology of Empire and colonisation; and the technical
and social upheaval of the Industrial Revolution. Particular attention will be directed to developments over the past
two hundred years and their impact on the development and use of building technology in New Zealand
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students who pass this course should be able to:
1: locate, select and analyse a range of reference materials dealing with historical, cultural, physical,
social, economic, scientific and technological aspects of common building technologies
2: demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the evolution of common building technologies bot h
internationally and in New Zealand
3: communicate a critical assessment of the developments of a range of building technologies
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GRADUATE SKILLS
Graduate Skills
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Knowledge
Information literacy
Creative and Critical Thinking
Problem solving
Critical evaluation
Work autonomously
Creativity and innovation
Communication
Effective communication (written)
Effective communication (oral)
Effective communication (graphic)
Work effectively in a team setting
Leadership
Ethical behaviour in social / professional / work environments
Responsible, effective citizenship
Commitment to responsibilities under the Treaty of Waitangi
TEACHING FORMAT
Classes will be a combination of lectures, tutorials, a site visit and student presentations. The regular twice weekly
lectures will be based around a presentation, with class participation encouraged.
Lecture materials, supplementary readings and other relevant information will be regularly made available on
Blackboard.
Tutorial classes will explore the use of the VUW Architecture Library (Architecture Subject Librarian) and the writing of
academic assignments (Student Learning Support Services). Two site visits will be used to examine the use of
building technologies in older buildings.
The reading list, available on Blackboard, refers to books which are all available in the VUW Library on Level 1, at 139
Vivian Street.
Any material presented in any lecture, tutorial or site visit may be included in the final class test.
There is no group work or assessment – all work must be your own work. You may work together on assignments,
although you will each have your own topic. However, the written and drawn material you submit must be your
own work. Work that appears to be copied or converted from some other source without reference will be
investigated and disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate. All essay components of the assignments must be
checked using Turnitin BEFORE hand-in.
Group Work: There is NO Group Work in BILD 251
WORKLOAD
Attendance and participation is an important aspect of the learning process, and you are expected to attend all the
lectures and tutorials.
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If extraordinary circumstances arise that require you to be absent from some class sessions, you should discuss the
situation with the Course Coordinator as soon as possible.
You should expect to spend a total of around 150 hours on this course, including both scheduled class time and
independent study. Typically this involves around 10-12 hours per week during the twelve teaching weeks, with the
balance during the mid-trimester break.
Your expected time investment for the teaching trimester is as follows:-
You will have many demands on your time during the trimester, including participation in this class. You are expected
to make use of the time and project management skills taught in this and your other course to help you
minimise your stress. If you are having trouble meeting normal course requirements, please discuss this with the
Course Coordinator as soon as possible.
Students with course timetable clashes are responsible for discussing these with their Course Coordinators. Students
who then choose to remain enrolled in such courses must recognise that it is their sole responsibility to seek
information from peers, Blackboard and other sources, and catch up on course material they may miss because of
clashes.
ASSESSMENT
The two assessments are built around site visits which will take place during normal class time – you are expected to
attend each of these. There is a small entrance charge for each visit as noted below. Each assignment is worth 40%
of the total grade.
Assignment #1: Evolution of Building Technologies / Trace History of a House Hand out Wednesday 13th July 2016
Site visit (N/A) Antrim House, Heritage NZ Head Office, 63 Boulcott St Monday 18 July, 15:40 – 17:30 (about 15 min walk from FoAD)
Assignment due: midnight Wednesday 10 August 2016 (presentations in class time that day)
Assignment #2: Technological Milestones Hand out Monday 15th August 2016
Site visit ($4) Colonial Cottage Museum, 68 Nairn St (www.colonialcottagemuseum.co.nz) Thursday 7th September 2016, 15:30 – 17:30 (about 10 min walk from FoAD)
Assignment due: midnight Wednesday 21st September 2016 (presentations in class time that day)
Assessment
To provide a comprehensive overview, a detailed description of the assignments which contribute towards the final
course grade follows:
Assessment Components Due Date (weeks) % of total
grade CLO
Assignment 1: Seminar & Research Essay 10 August 2016 (5) 40% 1, 2, 3 Assignment 2: Poster & Research Essay 21 September 2016 (6) 40% 1, 2, 3 Test 30 minute in-class test 10 October 2016 (12) 20% 1, 2
TOTAL 100%
A separate handout will be provided for each assignment, and topic selection for each student will be discussed in
class. Individual students will be allocated a date and time for their seminar presentation after discussion with the
Course Coordinator at least one week prior. Note that the written research essay is due to be handed-in through
Blackboard on the first class day in the week of the presentation, as shown on the timetable. Any part of the
assignment may be handed in prior to the due date.
Weekly 2 x 2 hour lectures each week 48 Weekly 3 hours reading each week 36 Assignments 2 assignments x 30 hours 60 Class Test 6 hours revision and study for test 6
TOTAL 150
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The class test will be multi-choice, based on the material taught (including site visits) during the trimester.
All work submitted for this course must be original and developed for this course only, unless prior approval is gained from the course coordinator to further develop existing work from previous or concurrent courses.
The course is internally assessed by assignment work in the form of 2 assignments and an in-class test. Assignments
are assessed and graded A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, E, (where C- is a PASS). Grades only are issued to
students. The final grade for the course is based on the aggregation of the percentage marks for each of the
assignments, and a final grade of C- or better is required to pass the course.
NOTE: In order to ensure equity, hand-in dates cannot be modified. A hand-in date cannot be changed
without permission from the Head of School.
Assessment Criteria specific to individual projects will be listed in each Project Outline. Each assignment consists of
both a written essay and a presentation.
The assignment research essay is expected to be in the range from 1,500 to 3,000 words, plus any illustrative material
and references. The PowerPoint or poster should be of a suitable length to fit within the time allocation.
The general assessment criteria used are:
Assignments 1 & 2 Research Essay (70% of the assignment grade)
Topic: follows the project requirements
Argument: clearly and logically expressed
Literature search: references show wide and relevant coverage of possible sources, referencing provided in text, full list of references (text and images)
Coverage: the topic is clearly explained and documented including historical background, explanation of key points, issues and arguments discussed.
Conclusion: topic demonstrated and consequences summarised
Presentation: Good use of headings, spelling, layout - including use of white space, images, easy to follow
Referenced: to an academic standard. Please use MLA referencing system
Assignment 1 Seminar Presentation (30% of the assignment grade)
A 4 minute (maximum) PowerPoint presentation given in front of your colleagues
Slides: well laid out, good use of colour, fonts, images
Presentation: speak clearly, confidently, display knowledge of topic, images referenced (on slide or at end)
Coverage: topic is clearly explained with historical background, explanation of key points, consequences of the event on building technology is documented
Timing: presentation and questions within set time
References: images and quotes are referenced
Assignment 2 Poster Presentation (30% of the assignment grade)
A 3 minute (maximum) presentation to an A2 poster (portrait orientation), given in front of your colleagues
Readability: Able to be read at a suitable distance, well laid out, use of white space & images, A2 portrait
Presentation - Speak clearly, confidently, display knowledge of topic, images referenced on poster
Coverage: EVENT is clearly explained with historical background, explanation of key points, consequences of the event documented
Timing: Able to present on the topic within the set time
References: images and quotes are referenced
ALL material, including that sourced from the internet, is expected to be referenced.
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No assignment with solely internet addresses (e.g. www.rubbish.co.nz) as references will achieve a passing grade.
This does not include references to on-line academic journals or books, just conventional websites
Students are encouraged to use a wide range of resources, including (but as noted above not exclusively) reliable
internet sources. Considerable reference material is available but students are cautioned against basing key
conclusions on internet material of unclear origin or uncertain quality. Web sites which provide unreferenced
summaries are UNACCEPTABLE.
Note that that not everything, particularly old books, newspapers and journals, can be obtained electronically. Of
particular internet interest may be the National Library of New Zealand’s (www.natlib.govt.nz) digital resources –
notably Papers Past (newspapers) and Matapihi (images).
All grades posted during this course are only provisional results until entered on your student record in Banner.
SUBMISSION AND RETURN OF WORK
All work submitted for assessment must be accompanied by an ASSESSMENT DECLARATION FORM.
You are responsible for ensuring your work is submitted on time and in the required format.
Each assignment provided for assessment in this course must be checked for academic integrity by the electronic
search engine http://www.turnitin.com. Turnitin is an online plagiarism prevention tool which compares submitted work
with a very large database of existing material. At the discretion of the Head of School, handwritten work may be
copy-typed by the School and subject to checking by Turnitin. Turnitin will retain a copy of submitted material on
behalf of the University for detection of future plagiarism and for school records, but access to the full text of
submissions is not made available to any other party.
Assignment essays will be submitted in electronic form to Turnitin through Blackboard. This must be completed by the
due date and time – it is to your advantage to plan to submit early.
Paper copies of the essay (Assignments 1 & 2) are to be delivered at the start of class the day of the electronic
hand-in. They will be marked and returned with a completed marking schedule as soon as practicable.
An electronic copy of the Assignment 1 presentation must be provided to the Course Co-ordinator, or the tutor,
immediately before your presentation.
After the Assignment 2 presentations, the poster will be taken for marking and will be available for collection in class
on the last day, after the test.
Work submitted late must be submitted to the Course Coordinator.
Late submissions will be penalised as set out below, unless an extension is approved by the Course Coordinator.
EXTENSIONS
In the event of illness or other extraordinary circumstances that prevent you from submitting and/or presenting a piece
of work on time, or that you feel adversely affect the quality of the work you submit, it is important that you discuss
your circumstances with the Course Coordinator as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
If possible, you should complete an Application for Extension form (available from the Faculty Office) for the Course
Coordinator to approve before the hand-in date. You must provide suitable evidence of your illness or other
circumstances. In an emergency, or if you are unable to contact the Course Coordinator, you should advise the
Faculty Office of your situation.
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PENALTIES
For work that arrives late without an approved extension, the following penalty will be applied: 5% immediately, then
5% for every subsequent 24 hours including weekends.
REQUIRED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Students will need to provide all materials and equipment as necessary for the completion of required work. Please
check the website link below for general requirements:
www.victoria.ac.nz/fad/faculty-administration/current-students/faqs#materialsandequipment There is no recommended or required text. No electronic calculator will be required for the class test. If there are charges for each of the site visits, these will be payable directly to the organisations concerned.
SET TEXTS
NONE
RECOMMENDED READING
A reading list will be made available at the first class and on Blackboard, including books on closed reserve in the VUW library. The student is not expected to read the entire list, but some of the publications may be of assistance with the assignments Where appropriate, Blackboard will be used to provide electronic copies of documentation and additional readings.
Design and Ground Plan for No. 1 Cottage
Source: W Leys Thomson 1993 (editor) Brett’s colonists’ guide and cyclopaedia of useful knowledge
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LECTURE CONTENT Topics to be covered:
From Caves to Arches (NI) – from earliest shelter through to the development of the arch
Darks Ages to Renaissance (NI) – plans, religious architecture; development of the arch; stone to timber construction; human proportions; controlled use of fire and impact on construction;
Enlightenment (NI) – alchemy, the scientific method, steam engine, time ,distance, electricity, automata
Industrial Revolution (NI) – development of iron & steel
NZ 19th Century (NI) – use of traditional methods and materials (raupo, slab, earth and stone); timber frame; development of standards; early building controls
Natural & Artificial Light (NI) – translucent and transparent window coverings; liquid, gas and electric lighting
Ventilation & Sanitation (NI) – provision of water (hot & cold), natural and mechanical ventilation, space heating, smog
Department of Conservation (PM) – issues of dealing with technologies & materials across NZ
Timber (NI) – forestry, timber and manufactured timber products, nails
Cement & Concrete (NI) – development of cement from Roman times, reinforced concrete, ferrocement, home handymen
Other Materials (NI) – Old materials (stone, unfired & fired earth), new materials (metals, plastics, finishes, thermal insulation)
Vertical Transport (NI) – the development of elevators and escalators and the consequences for the development of buildings
Information Technology (NI) – the development of information technology and its impact on buildings
Sustainability (NI) – changes in the pressures on the natural environment; modern international agreements - Montreal Protocol (ozone depleting substances) & UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (greenhouse gases); sustainable architecture and self-reliance
Weathertightness (DK) – How water has been kept out (and sometime let it in) from earliest buildings
Conservation in Practice (PC) – practical issues of dealing with different materials
Guest lecture – to be confirmed
Lecturers: Nigel Isaacs (NI); David Kernohan (DK); Paul Cummack, Athfield Architects (PC); Paul Mahoney,
Department of Conservation (PM); Anais Jousserand-Shirley, Architecture Subject Librarian (Lib); Xiaodan
Gao, Student Learning Support Services (SLSS); plus Guest Lecturer, to be confirmed
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SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS – BILD 251 2016, Tri 2 Monday & Wednesday 15:40 – 17:30 VS LT2
Week Month
Day Date Item Location Time Comments
Week 28 M 11 Introduction – Technology & Heritage (NI) LT2 15:40-17:30 SoA Waiata issued
July TU 12
W 13 From Caves to Arches (NI) LT2 15:40–17:30 Assignment 1 Handout
TH 14
F 15
Week 29 M 18 VISIT – Antrim House / Heritage NZ Site 15:40-17:30 63 Boulcott Street
July TU 19
W 20 Darks Ages to Renaissance (NI) LT2 15:40–17:30
TH 21
F 22 This is the last date that you can withdraw from a Tri 2 course with a full fees refund
Week 30 M 25 Tutorial –Research & Writing (SLSS & Library) LT2 15:40-17:30 Ass 1 Topic recorded (Wiki)
July TU 26
W 27 Enlightenment (NI) LT2 15:40–17:30
TH 28
F 29
Week 31 M 1 Industrial Revolution (NI) LT2 15:40-17:30
August TU 2
W 3 NZ 19th Century (NI) LT2 15:40–17:30
TH 4
F 5
Week 32 M 8 Natural & Artificial Light (NI) LT2 15:40-17:30
August TU 9
W 10 Presentations (PowerPoint) LT2 + 15:40–17:30 Ass 1 due (midnight) 40%
TH 11
F 12
Week 33 M 15 Ventilation & Sanitation (NI) LT2 15:40-17:30 Assignment 2 Handout
August TU 16
W 17 Department of Conservation (PM) LT2 15:40–17:30
TH 18
F 19
Week 34 M 22 Mid-trimester break
August TU 23
W 24
TH 25
F 26
Week 35 M 29 Ass 2 Topic recorded (Wiki)
August/ TU 30
September W 31
TH 1
F 2 Mid-trimester break ends
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Week Month
Day Date Item Location Time Comments
Week 36 M 5 Timber (NI) LT2 15:40-17:30
September TU 6
W 7 VISIT –Colonial Cottage Museum Site 15:30-17:30 68 Nairn St (2 groups)
TH 8
F 9
Week 37 M 12 Cement & Concrete (NI) LT2 15:40-17:30
September TU 13
W 14 Other Materials (NI) LT2 15:40–17:30
TH 15
F 16
Week 38 M 19 Sustainability (NI) LT2 15:40-17:30
September TU 20
W 21 Poster hanging & presentations Atrium 15:40–17:30 Ass 2 due (midnight) 40%
TH 22
F 23 After this date the Associate Dean’s approval is required for withdrawals from Tri 2 courses.
Week 39 M 26 Vertical Transport (NI) LT2 15:40–17:30
September TU 27
W 28 Information Technology (NI) LT2 15:40–17:30
TH 29
F 30
Week 40 M 3 Weathertightness (DK) LT2 15:40-17:30
October TU 4
W 5 Conservation in Practice (PC) LT2 15:40–17:30
TH 6
F 7
Week 41 M 10 Class Test LT2 15:40-17:30 Test 20%
October TU 11
W 12 To Be Confirmed LT2 15:40–17:30
TH 13
F 14
Week 42 M 17 Study/Examination Period
October TU 18
W 19
TH 20
F 21 Examination Period begins
Week 43 M 24 Labour Day – Public Holiday
October TU 25
W 26
TH 27
F 28
S 12 Examination Period ends
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CLASS REPRESENTATIVES The Faculty of Architecture and Design operates a system of Class Representatives in 100-level courses, and Year
Representatives in each of the professional disciplines. Student Representatives are elected during a class session in
the first week of teaching. All Student Representatives will be listed on the STUDiO notice board in the Atrium, and the
relevant Representatives are also listed on studio notice boards. Student Representatives have a role in liaising
between staff and students to represent the interests of students to the academic staff, and also in providing students
with a communication channel to STUDiO and the Student Representation organiser.
STUDENT FEEDBACK Feedback on this course is generally very positive. Some issues of concern (in no particular order):
The late afternoon sessions are a timetable issue and not under the control of the lecturer.
The material covered in class will be relevant to individual assignments – but not every possible assignment topic is covered in every lecture.
Not every topic covered in class is included in the assessments, but the wide range of topics is because building science practitioners have to deal with a wide range of issues during their working lives
Guidance on the assignments and issues to be covered in the test are given during lectures
Lectures are normally made available on Blackboard through VStream so they can be watched at any time. The viewing statistics show the watchers are fewer in number than those who do not attend class. PowerPoints are available as PDF for downloading, but lectures can cover a far wider range of issues.
BILD 251 differs from previous years in that in 2016 it will be co-taught with SARC 252. New material on heritage and legislation is being incorporated, and each course will have separate assessments. Student feedback on University courses may be found at www.cad.vuw.ac.nz/feedback/feedback_display.php.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The information above is specific to this course. There is other important information that students must familiarise themselves with, including:
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/plagiarism
Academic Progress: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/students/study/progress/academic-progress (including
restrictions and non-engagement)
Dates and deadlines: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/students/study/dates
Faculty Current Students site: www.victoria.ac.nz/fad/faculty-administration/current-students
Grades: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/students/study/progress/grades
Special passes: Refer to the Assessment Handbook, at http://www.victoria.ac.nz/documents/policy/staff-policy/assessment-handbook.pdf
Statutes and policies including the Student Conduct Statute: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/governance/strategy
Student support: www.victoria.ac.nz/students/support
Students with disabilities: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/disability
Student Charter: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/viclife/student-charter
Terms and Conditions: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/apply-enrol/terms-conditions/student-contract
Turnitin: www.cad.vuw.ac.nz/wiki/index.php/Turnitin
University structure: www.victoria.ac.nz/about/governance/structure
VUWSA: www.vuwsa.org.nz
Class Rep name and contact details:
Kelvin Nguyen, Hazel McColl, Priyanka Bisht
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Work Submitted for Assessment
Declaration Form Student’s full name : Course : Assignment/project : (number and title) Date submitted : _____________________________________________________________________ Refer to the information on Academic Integrity, Plagiarism and Copyright on the back of this form. I confirm that: I have read and understood the University’s information on academic integrity and plagiarism contained at
http: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/plagiarism and outlined below:
I have read and understood the general principles of copyright law as set out below:
This project/assignment is entirely the result of my own work except where clearly acknowledged otherwise:
Any use of material created by someone else is permitted by the copyright owner. Signed: Date:
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Academic Integrity, Plagiarism and Copyright ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic integrity is important because it is the core value on which the University’s learning, teaching and research activities are based. University staff and students are expected to treat academic, intellectual or creative work that has been done by other people with respect at all times. Victoria University’s reputation for academic integrity adds value to your qualification. Academic integrity is simply about being honest when you submit your academic work for assessment
You must acknowledge any ideas and assistance you have had from other people.
You must fully reference the source of those ideas and assistance.
You must make clear which parts of the work you are submitting are based on other people’s work.
You must not lie about whose ideas you are submitting.
When using work created by others either as a basis for your own work, or as an element within your own
work, you must comply with copyright law
Summarised from information on the University’s Integrity and Plagiarism website:
www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/plagiarism
PLAGIARISM
The University defines plagiarism as presenting someone else’s work as if it were your own, whether you mean to or not. ‘Someone else’s work’ means anything that is not your own idea. Even if it is presented in your own style, you must acknowledge your sources fully and appropriately. This includes:
Material from books, journals or any other printed source
The work of other students or staff
Information from the internet
Software programs and other electronic material
Designs and ideas
The organisation or structuring of any such material
Find out more about plagiarism, how to avoid it and penalties, on the University’s website:
www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/plagiarism
COPYRIGHT
Copyright law regulates the use of the work of an author, artist, designer or other creator.
Copyright applies to created work including designs, music, computer programs, artistic and literary work.
The work can be in printed, digital, audio, video or other formats.
Normally the author or creator of a work owns the copyright for their lifetime and for 50 years after their
death, (although sometimes someone other than the creator of a work owns the copyright to the work, such
as the creator’s employer, or a person who commissions the creator’s work).
You must have permission from the copyright owner to copy, alter, display, distribute or otherwise use
created work.
If the creator has applied a Creative Commons licence to a work, this permits others to use the work but only
in accordance with that licence.
Further information on copyright is available on the Victoria University website:
http://library.victoria.ac.nz/library/about/policies/copyright.html
