ALIA CEO to Depart After Almost 10 Years in the Role
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) CEO Sue McKerracher, who commenced as CEO in 2012, will depart the role after almost 10 years at the association on 28 January 2022, to take up the position of Libraries Tasmania executive director.
‘Sue McKerracher has been a strong leader and advocate for the Association. In nearly 10 years as CEO, she has created solid partnerships with other library-related, not-for-profit bodies, with federal government, the book industry, early literacy and GLAM organisations. She has raised the profile of the library sector and increased our visibility with decision makers,’ said ALIA President Vicki Edmunds.
‘Sue has also generated more than $2 million in grant funding for the sector; contributed to copyright advances as a media spokesperson and through industry negotiations; and made ALIA a leading voice in the Sustainable Development Goals nationally and internationally.
‘In the last two years, she has established the Professional Pathways initiative to create a stronger, more diverse, skilled and future-ready LIS workforce; as Chair, steered the National Early Language and Literacy Coalition through the launch of a proposed national strategy, and provided evidence at two senate enquiries which have resulted in recommendations supporting public libraries and media literacy.
‘Sue has also actively managed the Association to ensure its long term strength and sustainability, producing surplus results in most financial years and overseeing the sale of ALIA House in 2020 to create a new, more flexible asset base for future generations.
‘The ALIA Board is looking for someone who can build on these achievements and keep the Association on its upward trajectory,’ Edmunds said.
Nicole Barnes, Business Director and Company Secretary, will act as interim CEO until a new CEO is appointed.
Taken from ALIA.
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