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 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. 


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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. 


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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.  


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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.  


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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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