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Our library collections include a wide range of print, digital and other resources to support the curriculum and recreational needs of our College community.

Databases & Online Services

A-Z Databases

Do you have a favourite author?

Would you like to try similar books written by different authors?

Try Literature Map, the tourist map of literature!  Simply search for your favourite author's name.

Literature map

Issues in Society

Issues in Society.

A great series of books containing Australian news and views on contemporary social issues.  Each title contains quality content which has been edited and compiled from a variety of trusted primary sources.

Search our catalogue under Issues in Society for our collection of print copies.

New Resources

Games, Games and Games

The library has a large range of card, board games, and jigsaw puzzles including 

UNO, Chess and Rubik's Cube

The Chess Player's Bible.G.How to solve a Rubix cube.

Book of the Week - The World of Flight

Magazine of the Week - New Internationalist

Visit our library catalogue to view details of our print magazine and periodical holdings.

About the Library

Gavin O'Dea Memorial Library

Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM Monday to Friday

Contact: library@sbsc.tas.edu.au

Phone: (03) 64157805

Kylie Reid (Library Manager)

Pam Broomhall (Library Technician)

Brad Wilkins (Library Technician)

James Saltmarsh (Library Assistant)

As a learning resource centre, our mission is to support the educational program of the College through the provision of staff, resources and services.

ClickView

Clickview logo

ClickView is the leading video content resource for schools. This includes interactive videos and curriculum aligned content.  

For teachers - please see your library staff if you would like content added to ClickView. 

ClickView Help - find tutorials, resources and support.

Access Newspapers via Libraries Tasmania

Libraries Tasmania provides access to an enormous variety of newspapers, journals and other digital media through their website https://libraries.tas.gov.au/     Membership is free.  You need to have a Libraries Tasmania membership number and password to log in to access online resources.  You can apply for Libraries Tasmania membership online, or by visiting your local branch.

The Libraries Tasmania - Magazines and Newspapers page enables access through PressReader, NewsBank and The Age/Sydney Morning Herald to a range of Australian and international newspapers including The Mercury, The Examiner, The Advocate and The Australian.

Request for Purchase form

St Brendan-Shaw College Library provides staff and students with the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of our library collections.  We encourage you to suggest new resources and books that will enrich the learning experience, or support the recreational needs of our college community.

We strive to curate a contemporary, diverse and engaging collection that includes materials to inspire learning, foster creativity and promote critical thinking skills.  We actively promote a culture of reading for pleasure.  Research suggests that reading for enjoyment opens doors to academic success.