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Catholic Library Catholic Library of of

Western AustraliaWestern Australia

© 2009 Catholic Education Office of Western Australia ‘Not for NEALS’

Welcome to the Catholic Library of Western Australia.

We hope you enjoy this virtual tour of the library and we look forward to meeting you when you have an opportunity to visit us in person. Please know that your library needs can be met whether you live in a metropolitan, country or remote region of the state.

Our helpful library staff can be contacted by mail, email, fax and telephone.

Vicki TkaczLibrary Manager


Acknowledgements. Our thanks to all the publishers for permission to use the cover images that appear in this work.

© 2009. No part of this work may be reproduced without prior permission in writing from the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia.

Location50 Ruislip Street

LEEDERVILLE

LIBRARY

Catholic Education Office

50 Ruislip Street

IN OUT

Cambridge St

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St

Lake Monger

Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Parking


As you can see from the map the Catholic Library of WA is situated within the grounds of the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia.

Library Floor plan


Many doors open to the world of books and so much more…

Legend: Book shelves Music Collection

Teacher & Catechist Resources Audio Visual Collection

Teacher & Catechist resources

The Library has a specialised collection of activity based resources to assist in lesson programming and preparation in Religious Education.

Many of the resources include a teachers manual and student workbook or activity sheets and cover the full spectrum of the R.E. Curriculum.


“Catholic Social Teaching: our best kept secret”, Henriot, Peter J. Used with permission from HarperCollins

Social Justice

Religious Education

Used with permission from Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd


Our resources cover most assignment topics and in many cases there are multiple copies of items.

So whether you are completing accreditation, an assignment, requiring additional reading or research materials, you will find the Catholic Library very useful.

Are you a student or lecturer?

Remember membership for students and lecturers involved in tertiary and accreditation courses in Religious Studies or teaching programs for Catholic Schools is

Advanced bookingTeachers, or students on practicum, who are Library members can use the teacher’s online Advanced Booking facility to choose and order print & audiovisual resources. These can then be delivered to your school via the weekly courier service, in time for your planned lessons. To use the online booking you will need your library card barcode number and PIN. Alternatively orders can be faxed to the library.

FREE© 2009 Catholic Education Office of Western Australia ‘Not for NEALS’

Courier Mail Bag

Theology

Scriptural Studies

and

ethics

Used with permission from Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd.

Used with permission from Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd


Liturgy

“The Study of Liturgy” Cheslyn Jones, Geoffrey Wainwright, Edward Yarnold, Paul Bradshaw (eds.) SPCK/Sheldon Press. Used with permission from SPCK.

Sacraments

Ave Maria Press www.avemariapress.com


“Let Liturgy Live: a liturgy planning tool for teenagers” Used with permission from HarperCollins.


Church History and Law


Cover image from The Early Church by W.H.C. Frend © 1982 Fortress Press. Reproduced by special permission of Augsberg Fortress Publishers.


Songs & MusicThe Music collection is arranged in categories:

•Chants

•Children - Liturgical Music

•Children – Liturgical Seasons

•Classical

•Funerals

•Instrumental

•Liturgical Music

•Liturgical Seasons

•Meditative

•Praise & Worship

•Traditional & Folk

•Weddings

•Youth

Music Audiovisual Resources

Music Bags

The music bags include the music and words to the songs.


© Twin Sisters IP, LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Youth

Children

Music CDs & Cassettes

Forgotten the name of the CD the song is on?

We index every song title on all the CD & Music Bags in our collection, so you can look up a song by keyword or title.

Sound equipment for listening and preview is available.


Fiction: Videos & DVDs Non Fiction: Videos & DVDs


Red dots denote – Advent/ChristmasPurple dots denote – Lent/Easter

Our video and DVD collection covers all the same subjects as the book collection. It includes the Liturgical seasons that are colour labelled which assists clients to locate when browsing the shelves.

Videos and DVDs

Discipline, Gender, Bullying

Poverty, Global Justice, Inequality


Examples of this collection comprising over 4,000 items

Previewing equipment

We endeavour to keep our collection current and up to date so warmly invite all clients to make use of our recommendation form for new purchases.


Audio Books

We have a variety of audio books available for 1 month loan.

But, wait there is more!

Although our collection focuses on Liturgy, Theology and Religious Education we also have a wide range of resources in other subjects, such as:

•School Leadership & Management

•Retreats & Pilgrimages Abroad

•Prayer & meditation

•Personal Spirituality & Faith Formation

•Personal Development

•Family & Parenting

•Biographies


Australian Aboriginal AV Resources

Published by Innovative Resource, Bendigo, Vic.

Kits

There are also photo language and picture card sets available at Primary and Secondary levels to use as discussion starters to encourage and reinforce values, attitudes and individual qualities.

We also have specialised collections such as…

Reference Material Inspirational Stories


Ready Reference materials are shelved at the front of the library for ease of access. Other Reference books are housed in subject order within the general book collection.

This collection includes short stories, novels and humorous anecdotes.


Serials

We have an extensive range of serials shelved in subject order within the book collection.

Current Issues are displayed with New Resources at the front of the Library.

Please note: Apart from the current issue teachers may borrow up to 3 serials for 1 week.

Other Resources

We also hold newspapers, bulletins and newsletters, which may be used in the library.

Talking of newsletters…

Do you receive Tolle Lege – the Library Newsletter?

If not please contact the Library.

Library Facilities

Photocopying

Online Public Access Catalogue

Books, DVD’s and

Audio Books

Group study tables

Individual study tables

Circulation desk assistance for loans, returns and enquiries


Databases available to members

The library subscribes to various electronic databases. As a Library member you may have access to some of these, but registration is required.

• RMIT A+ Education

• Religion and Philosophy Collection

Please note:CEOWA staff also have access to other Databases.Please contact the Library forfurther information.

The Catalogue

The Library Catalogue can be searched at any of the 3 computer terminals located in the library as well as online via the Internet. Our catalogue will allow you to carry out federated searching which means your search query will also simultaneously search on Google and Wikipedia. These results from your search are displayed at the end of the list of Library resources.


The Library Web Page

The Library Web Page includes the following information:

• Library History

• Library Membership

•Download a Membership form

• Library Catalogue

http://cathlib.ceo.wa.edu.au/webopac

• Library New Resources

•Keep up to date with our new acquisitions by viewing the latest Library resource list

• Library Useful Links


Supporting the R.E. program

REU

Within our catalogue you will find that all our Religious Education resources are linked to their respective Religious Education Units (REU) or Catechist Units (CAT). They are labeled with REU or CAT stickers to help clients identify such items.


To find REU & CAT Resources

Each unit in the Religious Education programme K-12 is listed as a subject heading under the acronym REU. Resources suitable for the unit have this heading, e.g.REU – Year 1 – Baptism – I am special

All you need to do is:• Click the Advanced search button, • Select the Subject field, • Type in REU, • Choose which module you want from the drop-down list provided. • Then, all of the Library resources attached to that module will be displayed.

If teachers wish they may then choose a particular resource and electronically book the item for the date they need it. Booked resources will be sent by courier for the required dates.

The same facility applies for Catechists but they need to use the acronym CAT.


membershipMembership is available to all and offers a variety of resources and services for the community as well as teachers, tertiary students and parish workers.

How do you join?

For details regarding:

•Membership categories and fees;

•Joining information (e.g. proof of ID);

•Conditions of loanPlease ring the library or refer to the Library Web page at –

http://web4.ceo.wa.edu.au/library_membership.asp

What can you borrow?

Up to 10 books for 1 month

Up to 12 audiovisual resources for 2 weeks

If you require items for longer they may be renewed twice over the phone or by email, providing there are no other bookings for that resource.

Membership is FREE for Catholic School Staff or

Tertiary Students and Lecturers involved in tertiary and

accreditation courses in Religious Studies or teaching programs for

Catholic schools.


Contact DetailsThe Catholic Library of

Western AustraliaMail:

PO Box 198LEEDERVILLE WA 6903

Telephone: (08) 6380 5372

Fax: (08) 9381 8437

Email:[email protected]

If we are closed?

An after hours return slot is conveniently located close to the library parking bays.

Remember you can access our Online Catalogue from your school or personal computer using the Internet:

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

http://cathlib.ceo.wa.edu.au/webopac/


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