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Important Updates
Library Notice: Limited Service from 23 Nov to 27 Nov 2026
Please note that due to limited staff availability, the Library will be operating with reduced services from 23 to 27 November 2026.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Library Notice: End of Year Closure from 14 Dec 2026 to 8 Jan 2027
Please note that the Library will be closed from Monday, 14 December 2026 to Friday, 8 January 2027, reopening at 9:00 am on Monday, 11 January 2027. All returns during this time may be placed in the secure returns box at the Library entrance or in the reception area at Newman Siena Centre, which will be closed from Thursday 24 December 2026 and will reopen on Monday, 4 January 2027.
Recently Added Titles - November 2026 UPDATED: 5 Nov 2026
The Recently Added Titles list for October 2026 has been updated. Click here to access the titles.
NEW: Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS
Library members can now search journal articles, book reviews and essays across all fields of religion and theology. Produced by Atla, the database covers more than 2,700 indexed journals and provides access to more than 700 full-text journals.
To access this database, first conduct a search the library catalogue as usual. Below the main results, find the panel titled “Relevant matches exist in additional databases”, click “See all 2”, then select Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS. You can also access Religion & Philosophy from the same panel.
If you are not able to see this panel subsequently, please open a new tab on your browser, go to the library website and conduct a search.
Open Access Journals
Explore our curated collection of open access journals, selected by Library staff to support research, teaching and professional learning. These peer-reviewed journals are freely available online - no subscription or login required. View the collection here.
DVD and Audiobook Borrowing Requests
To support improved access to Library resources, our DVD and audiobook collections are available upon request.
Clients wishing to borrow DVDs or audiobooks are kindly asked to submit their request at least 24 hours in advance to allow staff sufficient time to retrieve and prepare items for collection.
Requests may be made by:
- Emailing the Library with the title and details of the DVD or audiobook requested; or
- Placing an online reservation through the Library catalogue.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your cooperation.
Learning Series Quick Links
The following links provide quick access to assist you in learning more about related subject/topics in our collection.
Newest links appear at the top of the list:
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- Saint Carlo Acutis
- Medieval Christian/Church History
- Introduction to Theology
- Johannine Literature
- Gospel of John
- Introduction to Sacraments
- Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
- Sacrament of Holy Orders
- Sacraments of Initiation
- Sacrament of Marriage
- Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Sacramental Life
- Prayer
- The Family
- The Pentateuch
- The Lord's Prayer/Saints
- Christology (General)
More Learning Series Quick Links can be accessed here.
Learning Series Guides Updated
The following subject guides are prepared to assist you in learning more about important subjects/topics in our collection. Current guides can be viewed at the main webpage:
- Creatively Leading and Teaching RE in Schools
- Leading Catholic Identity and Mission
- God and Integral Ecology
- Catholic Pastoral Leaders and Spiritual Wellness
- Catholic Social Teaching
- Gospels
- Jesus
- Catholic Moral Teaching
- Leading Catholic Schools
- Sacraments
Recommend a Title
The Library welcomes title recommendations from members, to be included in the collection. These may be submitted via the Recommend a title form. All recommendations are considered in light of the Library's Collection Development Policy.
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