About

Helen is based in Rockhampton and has worked overseas and throughout QLD in primary, secondary and tertiary education libraries. Her research is grounded in how students use information to learn and she champions Citizen Science Corners in school libraries.

Based in Sydney, Rosie has 20 years experience working across school, public and university libraries across Australia and Internationally. She is currently managing a K-12 school Library.

Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Susanne is a Teacher Librarian with over 20 years experience working in secondary schools in both government and catholic sector. She is currently the Head of Library and a Humanities teacher in a secondary catholic school. 

With twelve years of experience working in schools as both a classroom teacher and a qualified teacher librarian, Sarah is the manager of a P-12 school library in Melbourne’s west. Her current focus is on revitalising a neglected library and improving student interest in reading.

Catherine Ryan has worked in a university library, newspaper library, library association and a number of school libraries. She is passionate about teaching information skills to tech savvy teens and promoting reading for pleasure as a life skill. She is passionate about reinvigorating libraries that have lost their shine.

Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Karen is School Librarian at a large P-12 Government School. She has been an active member of ALIA Schools for several years; and enjoys working with a diverse range of school library professionals.

Based in Adelaide, Catherine is a Teacher Librarian and University Lecturer in Information Management. She is currently managing a Discovery Centre at a secondary independent school and lecturing in library management and metadata.

Currently a schools’ registration officer in the Tasmanian non-government sector, remaining involved in senior secondary teaching and assessment. An ALIA member since 1974, having worked as a teacher, teacher-librarian, school leader and researcher in government and non-government schools and colleges.

Jacqui is currently Learning Services Coordinator for ALIA and is responsible for ALIA’s ongoing CPD scheme . Prior to this, she worked as a Teacher Librarian and is an accredited Lead Teacher.

Rachael’s passion lies in creating opportunities that inspire students through inquiry learning. She is  engaged in innovation, refining and sharing technological teaching skills. Her current role, in Kurrajong Hills NSW, involves digital learning.

She is a Teacher and emerging Teacher Librarian. In addition to her leading in the area of learning technologies, she has held various leadership roles in Mathematics, HSIE, and Religion.

Experienced Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Educational Technology, English, Professional Learning Communities, Cataloging, and Information Literacy. Strong community and social services professional with a Diploma of Education focused in Secondary Education and Teaching from University of Sydney.

Local History Officer, Teacher Librarian and classroom teacher. Actively involved in national and state Teacher Librarian and Librarian professional associations and has had  a long involvement with The Children’s Book Council of Australia (South Australia).

Virginia has worked at the Hong Kong Academy working in the International Baccalaureate environment. Back in Australia as a Teacher Librarian and History and Geography teacher bshe is  delivering personalised, student-centered learning underpinned by a strong academic approach. She intetrates pastoral care with the development of “learning how to learn” skills, empowering students with the tools needed for lifelong success. Her focus is on creating a balanced environment where academic growth and personal well-being coexist, helping students achieve their full potential while developing the critical skills necessary for an ever-evolving world.

Lily is a passionate library leader with two decades of experience as an English teacher and Teacher Librarian who champions the vital role of school libraries in education. She not only advocates for the evolving role of school libraries in education but actively contributes to professional networks that support library professionals and school library leadership.