60 acast.com For the love of libraries - an ALIA Schools podcast https://shows.acast.com/for-the-love-of-libraries-an-alia-schools-podcast en ALIA Schools Libraries,School Libraries,Librarian,Library Technician,Library assistant,School Librarian,Teacher Librarian,Education,Library Manager,Life long learning,Information Professional,Reading,Literacy ALIA Schools Trailer For the Love of Libraries will create a space for sharing knowledge, discussing current trends, and exploring how we can all continue to make a positive impact on the educational experience of students and teachers. Created by the ALIA Schools Special Interest Group. 

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]]> false ALIA Schools info+68f5a180b5743a0a56645f8c@mg-eu.acast.com 68f5a180b5743a0a56645f8c for-the-love-of-libraries-an-alia-schools-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1760927543436-b4646934-7795-4b6c-b997-21fc8a3b1dec.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/for-the-love-of-libraries-an-alia-schools-podcast For the love of libraries - an ALIA Schools podcast Bridging the Gap in School Library Staffing - Building Volunteer Capacity with Courtney Nolan-McLeod Bridging the Gap in School Library Staffing - Building Volunteer Capacity with Courtney Nolan-McLeod Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:17:15 GMT 28:42 69f095312f651f55f5ec64a3 false https://schools.alia.org.au/ 69f095312f651f55f5ec64a3 68f5a180b5743a0a56645f8c building-volunteer-capacity-with-courtney-nolan-mcleod full 3 In this episode, Courtney Nolan-McLeod, teacher of Library and Information Services at TAFE NSW, joins Lily from the For the Love of Libraries team to explore how targeted upskilling and community partnerships can breathe new life into under-resourced school libraries. Courtney shares the story behind the Primary School Library Skill Set Short Course, an innovative program developed in partnership with Community Hubs Australia to empower parents in Greater Western Sydney to support their school library. The conversation considers the realities of the decline in library staffing, the power of paraprofessional training, and why getting books into the hands of children must always remain at the heart of what we do. 


Further resources


Softlink 2025 School Library Report

IFLA-UNESCO School Library Manifesto (2025)

ALIA ACSL Statement on School Library Staffing

ALIA ACSL Statement on School Library Funding and Resource Provision



Dymocks Children’s Charities – Underfunded school libraries 

Landing page for resources and guides relevant to NSW DoE libraries - some links will require a DoE login 

Professional development through ALIA, School Library Associations of all states, and SCIS

TAFE NSW Library and Information Services Courses - Certificate IV and Diploma

Community Hubs Australia

Libraries Tasmania -resources for school libraries

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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]]> In this episode, Courtney Nolan-McLeod, teacher of Library and Information Services at TAFE NSW, joins Lily from the For the Love of Libraries team to explore how targeted upskilling and community partnerships can breathe new life into under-resourced school libraries. Courtney shares the story behind the Primary School Library Skill Set Short Course, an innovative program developed in partnership with Community Hubs Australia to empower parents in Greater Western Sydney to support their school library. The conversation considers the realities of the decline in library staffing, the power of paraprofessional training, and why getting books into the hands of children must always remain at the heart of what we do. 


Further resources


Softlink 2025 School Library Report

IFLA-UNESCO School Library Manifesto (2025)

ALIA ACSL Statement on School Library Staffing

ALIA ACSL Statement on School Library Funding and Resource Provision



Dymocks Children’s Charities – Underfunded school libraries 

Landing page for resources and guides relevant to NSW DoE libraries - some links will require a DoE login 

Professional development through ALIA, School Library Associations of all states, and SCIS

TAFE NSW Library and Information Services Courses - Certificate IV and Diploma

Community Hubs Australia

Libraries Tasmania -resources for school libraries

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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]]> Building a Nation of Readers - a conversation with Anna Burkey Building a Nation of Readers - a conversation with Anna Burkey Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:20:57 GMT 33:04 69c25b921861d127d5ff8955 false https://shows.acast.com/for-the-love-of-libraries-an-alia-schools-podcast/episodes/understanding-australian-readers-with-anna-burkey 69c25b921861d127d5ff8955 68f5a180b5743a0a56645f8c understanding-australian-readers-with-anna-burkey full 2 In this episode, Anna Burkey, CEO of Australia Reads, joins Lily from the For the Love of Libraries  team to explore how a national, collaborative approach can strengthen Australia’s reading culture. She shares insights from the Understanding Australian Readers report, focusing on the reading journey, and highlights practical and innovative ways schools can support diverse readers while also addressing challenges around access, equity, and advocacy. The conversation emphasises the importance of visibility, choice, and community partnerships, and introduces the Lit Up program, which brings authors into schools to spark engagement and connection with reading. 


Additional links






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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]]> In this episode, Anna Burkey, CEO of Australia Reads, joins Lily from the For the Love of Libraries  team to explore how a national, collaborative approach can strengthen Australia’s reading culture. She shares insights from the Understanding Australian Readers report, focusing on the reading journey, and highlights practical and innovative ways schools can support diverse readers while also addressing challenges around access, equity, and advocacy. The conversation emphasises the importance of visibility, choice, and community partnerships, and introduces the Lit Up program, which brings authors into schools to spark engagement and connection with reading. 


Additional links






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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]]> Leading with Values: Cathie Warburton on School Library Impact and Advocacy Leading with Values: Cathie Warburton on School Library Impact and Advocacy Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:44:01 GMT 29:57 692d4265635c16d64037976f false https://schools.alia.org.au/ 692d4265635c16d64037976f 68f5a180b5743a0a56645f8c cathie-warburton-on-school-library-impact-and-advocacy For The Love of Libraries - Cathie Warburton full 1 1 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 resources

 

Further Reading  

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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]]> 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 resources

 

Further Reading  

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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]]> For the Love of Libraries - Trailer For the Love of Libraries - Trailer Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:52:03 GMT 2:30 691ac6b1e42e3466f2f6fa4e false https://schools.alia.org.au/ 691ac6b1e42e3466f2f6fa4e 68f5a180b5743a0a56645f8c trailer Trailer trailer 1 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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]]> 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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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