CSPD school libraries are physical and digital places of inquiry and reading.
They provide access to a range of resources that help students on their learning journey and help inspire purposeful learning.
Through access to our library resources and services, students develop a range of learner dispositions and capabilities to cultivate a culture of curiosity, creativity, imagination and innovation.
![Students speaking to each other in the library at St John Vianney's Primary School Doonside](/-/media/project/cedp/stjohnvianneysdoonsidesxa/images/page-images/2023-squares/library-intro.jpg)
![Students working on their laptops in the library at St John Vianney's Primary School Doonside](/-/media/project/cedp/stjohnvianneysdoonsidesxa/images/page-images/2023-rectangles/library-physical-library.jpg)
Our physical library
Our school library is a central hub for research, collaboration and exploration. With a bright and colourful environment, our library cultivates a culture of curiosity, creativity, imagination and innovation.
Every class has a weekly scheduled library lesson and borrowing time. Students can also visit three lunchtimes a week to play chess and enjoy a book.
![Student reading in the library at St John Vianney's Primary School Doonside](/-/media/project/cedp/stjohnvianneysdoonsidesxa/images/page-images/2023-rectangles/library-student-support.jpg)
Student support
Our Teacher Librarian is on hand to assist students with locating quality information from relatable sources and ensuring it is used in an ethical manner.
All library staff have a great passion for literature and are on hand to provide help to students to find their next ‘great read’.
eLibrary
Students have access to the eLibrary - the digital gateway to a range of quality online resources that encourage and enhance reading and support inquiry learning.
The virtual library gives access to an electronic bookshelf and database access for students and staff.
eLibrary
![How eLibrary works - Video Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese](/-/media/project/cedp/shared/st-demos/rectangles/library-elibrary.jpg)