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Library and Resource Centre
The SHINE SA Library & Resource Centre is a key provider of relationship and sexual health information in South Australia.
We are committed to providing information and resources to the South Australian community and beyond. Our Library has a unique collection of medical, social and educational books and journals on relationships and sexual health. The Library is available for residents of South Australia and is free to join.
SHINE SA’s Library is open from Monday-Thursday, 9:00am until 2:15pm.
SHINE SA also produces a range of resources including leaflets, booklets, cards, Fact Sheets, manuals and posters which can be found on our Online Shop.
SHINE SA Resource Centre
SHINE SA’s Resource Centre has a large range of sexual and relationship wellbeing resources in its catalogues. To borrow items from the Resource Centre, your organisation must be a member.
Resource Centre Membership
Resource Centre membership is by organisation and costs $120 per year. Members must be based in South Australia. To become a member or renew your membership fill in the Resource Centre Membership Form.
Resource Centre Membership Form
View our catalogues
The following catalogues are available in PDF format to download:
Teaching Resources Catalogue
DVD Catalogue
Booking resources
Once you have selected the resources you want to borrow, fill out the Resources Booking Form below. If you have trouble with the online form, please contact us on the details at the bottom of the page.
You must fill in the Despatch and Return Date fields in the form below. Bookings must be submitted at least 7 working days prior to the date you require them and can be accepted up to 6 months in advance. Please also allow 5 days for items to be returned. If resources are not returned by the Return Date your organisation may be charged a late fee and/or borrowing rights may be suspended.
Booking Form
SHINE SA Library
Our Library at SHINE SA Woodville has a unique collection of medical, social and educational books and journals on sexual health and relationship wellbeing.
The Library contains information on a wide range of subjects including:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sexual health
- contraception
- disability and sexuality
- LGBTIQA+ health
- sexual assault and child sexual abuse
- relationships and sexual health education
- sexually transmitted infections
- and more!
Library Information
Library Membership
Membership is free for South Australians. Complete the following form to apply.
Library Membership Application Form
People from rural and regional areas of South Australia may contact the SHINE SA Library by phone on 1800 188 171 (toll free) or email shinesalibrary@shinesa.org.au to join.
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Closed for lunch 12:30 – 1:00 pm
If you have special research needs it’s best to make an appointment with the Librarian.
Borrowing and Returning
Conditions for borrowing books and audiovisual items include:
- loan period of 2 weeks (rural areas 4 weeks)
- extensions of loans by phone or email before the due date
- materials may be returned to any SHINE SA location during opening hours
People from rural areas of South Australia may have books sent directly to their home address. They will be responsible for returning their loan item by post.