Engaging and Empowering School Libraries
Engaging and Empowering School Libraries

When Libraries Break: Leadership, Redundancy & Resilience

07 November 2025 49:22 Elizabeth Hutchinson

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About this episode

In this episode, I’m joined by Lara Price and Rachel Huskisson to explore what happens when school library management goes wrong. We discuss the consequences of poor leadership and redundancy, the emotional and professional toll it can take, and how reflection, resilience, and lifelong learning can turn challenging experiences into opportunities for growth.

Our conversation offers practical advice for librarians navigating difficult management situations, examines the evolving role of school libraries in an age of AI, media, and information literacy, and reinforces the enduring importance of reading. We also share valuable resources and sources of support for those seeking to move forward positively.

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The episode is sponsored thanks to Learnics https://www.learnics.com/

Lara is happy to have virtual coffees with any listener who wants to chat about libraries and learning. Her email is [email protected]

 

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