In our first episode, Cathie Warburton, CEO of ALIA, joins Rosie from the For The Love of Libraries team to explore the core values that shape school libraries and the professionals who lead them. Cathie shares her unique path from a career in law to her role at ALIA, emphasising the importance of aligning personal values with professional roles. Together, they discuss the vital contribution that school libraries make to the educational experience of all students and staff, the ongoing challenges in staffing school libraries, and the importance of sustained advocacy to ensure that the value of school libraries is recognised as essential to all schools. Additional resourcesALIA Schools ALIA CEO – Cathie Warburton 50 years of ALIA Schools (1964 - 2016)The history of ALIA ALIA’s strategic plan ACSL resources for School Libraries Further Reading Dr Margaret K. Merga – Why are teacher librarians an excellent investment in contemporary schools? Softlink – 2024 Australian School Library Survey Carol A. Gordon - Making your school library essential: A guide to advocacy for Teacher Librarians
Welcome to For The Love of Libraries, the official podcast of the ALIA Schools Special Interest Group.As Australia's first podcast dedicated to the school library sector, we are here to connect you, inspire your practice, and share the untold stories from the stacks. Discover practical insights and celebrate the vital role of library professionals and educators in making the library the essential heart of every school community.
