Our library collections include a wide range of print, digital and other resources to support the curriculum and recreational needs of our College community.
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.
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.
Visit the library and borrow the books highlighted in the
The library has a large range of card, board games, and jigsaw puzzles including
UNO, Chess and Rubik's Cube
Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM Monday to Friday
Contact: library@sbsc.tas.edu.au
Phone: (03) 64157805
In 1981, when St Brendan's College for Boys amalgamated with Shaw College for Girls, the St Brendan-Shaw College Library was named after Gavin O'Dea.
Kylie Reid (Library Manager)
Pam Broomhall (Library Technician)
Brad Wilkins (Library Technician)
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 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.
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.
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.
