2026 Updates

  • Latest Updates
    for the latest updates, please check the Important Updates section on the main Library website.
  • 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
    Please note that the new ProQuest Ebook Central Reader App for downloaded ebooks has replaced 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.
  • 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.

Other Library News

  • Reading Assistance Tools Available
    We are pleased to announce that magnifying sheets and magnifying glasses for readers with low vision are available in the Saint John Henry Newman Library. Please ask Library staff for assistance if required.
  • Article in The Record – New Name for Catholic Library, Same Quality Resources
    The Saint John Henry Newman Library is now located at St Catherine’s Centre in Doubleview and serves Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd, Catholic School staff, Parishes, staff and students undertaking courses at Tertiary institutions, Faith Formation centres, Social Justice agencies, Outreach organisations, Clergy and members of religious orders and the broader community on their spiritual and lifelong learning journey.  Read full article here.
  • CEWA School Staff and Item Reservations
    Please note that if you work in a CEWA school and have reserved items online, the items will be sent to your school via the CEWA courier during term time or unless otherwise specified. Pls ignore the section of the online form which indicates that you have to collect the items from the Library.
  • We are a cashless library
    The Library has adopted cashless transactions and can no longer accept cash.  If you need to make a payment, please contact the Library for payment options.
  • Setting/resetting passwords for new/current members
    Current members will need to reset their password by clicking on the My Account icon, then click on the Request Password button. Follow the instructions on the screen and your new password will be emailed to you.  You will only require this single sign-on (your library membership card number and password) to access the entire library collection, online databases and eBook collection from the one search.  Non-members are invited to join the library by clicking the Join icon and completing the online membership form. Please note that members have to be WA residents and above 18 years of age.