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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.
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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.
ALIA Schools aims to facilitate networking, support, professional development, and resources for the Information sector with a focus on Schools group practice. Subscribe to the ALIA Schools newsletter and keep up to date with professional development opportunities.
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