Leading with Values: Cathie Warburton on School Library Impact and Advocacy

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 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.