Saint John Henry Newman Library – Formerly the Catholic Library of WA

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Important Updates

Temporary Closure of the Library - 2 February 2026 to 13 March 2026
Please be advised that the Saint John Henry Newman Library will be temporarily closed from Monday 2 February to Friday 13 March 2026 due to internal building works.

The Library is scheduled to reopen on Monday 16 March 2026.

While the Library is closed, all returns may be placed in the secure returns box in the reception area of the Newman Siena Centre. Reception opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Members and visitors are encouraged to check the Library website regularly for updates and further information.

We thank you for your understanding and patience.

Saint John Henry Newman – Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV has officially declared Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church, recognising his lasting influence on Catholic theology, education and the life of faith. As our library’s namesake, Newman’s passion for intellectual formation and his belief in the harmony of faith and reason continue to shape our mission. Now the 38th Doctor of the Church, he is celebrated for his teachings on conscience and the development of doctrine, and named alongside Saint Thomas Aquinas as co-patron of the Church’s educational mission. We are proud to carry his name and legacy forward.
Access the Library reading list on Saint John Henry Newman here.

Social Justice Statement 2025-2026 - Signs of Hope on the Edge
Australia is facing a deepening crisis. Over 273,000 people sought help from homelessness services last year, many also struggling with mental illness. This year’s Social Justice Statement calls us to follow the example of Jesus, who always noticed, listened to, and cared for those on the edge of society.The statement shares powerful stories of real people.
Read more and download the Statement here.
Access the Library reading list on this topic here.

New ProQuest Ebook Central Reader App
From 13 August 2025, the library will use the new ProQuest Ebook Central Reader App for downloaded ebooks. This replaces Adobe Digital Editions and offers a smoother offline reading experience. Online ebook reading remains unchanged — you can continue reading in your browser as usual. For more details on how to use the app to download ebooks, please refer to the updates here.

Learning Series Guides
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:

Learning Series Quick Links
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More Learning Series Quick Links can be accessed here.

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.

Library members have access to over 8,000 ebook titles
Access the Library's collection of over 8,000 curated electronic book titles from wherever you are, on demand. Ebook titles are displayed with print books in the search results can be immediately accessed by clicking on the "View ebook" icon and logging in with your library membership card number and password. If you need assistance, please contact sjhnlibrary@cewa.edu.au.

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