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 reading together in the library at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School Wentworthville](/-/media/project/cedp/olmcwentworthvillesxa/images/page-images/2024-squares/library-intro.jpg)
Our physical library
Known as the Mercy Library, our modern resource centre provides access to laptops, data projector, and reading and learning spaces.The Mercy Library supports classroom learning with extensive literacy resources, resources and equipment for all the Key Learning Areas.
Strong information literacy skills are developed through Resource-Based Learning (RBL), our preferred model of research at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
As students engage with a variety of resources, we hope they develop the research skills to support their lifelong learning journey.
Student support
Teacher Librarians are on hand to assist students with locating quality information from relatable sources and ensure 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’.
Student support
![Teacher reading with students in the library at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School Wentworthville](/-/media/project/cedp/olmcwentworthvillesxa/images/page-images/2024-rectangles/library-student-support.jpg)
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)