Dr Kay Oddone is an experienced educator and information professional with over 25 years in the fields of education and information management. She has worked across all levels of learning, from early years to postgraduate education, and prior to her work in Universities has held roles as a Classroom Teacher, Assistant Principal, Teacher Librarian, and Learning Designer. Currently, Kay is the Course Director and Lecturer for the Master of Education: Teacher Librarianship at Charles Sturt University. Her research and professional interests include teacher librarianship, generative AI, connected learning, critical digital literacies, information literacy, and teacher professional learning. She has presented at national and international conferences and has been widely published in both academic and professional forums.

Alexis Wagner is passionate about making school libraries safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for students. As a Library Manager and New Arrival Program Teacher with the Department for Education, South Australia, she explores how generative AI can support learning—helping students manage workloads, reduce stress, and develop critical thinking skills. She also works with staff to use AI for streamlining tasks like writing procedures and strategies, making processes more efficient while ensuring students learn how to use AI responsibly and ethically. Beyond books, Alexis believes the library should be a place where students can access practical support, whether that’s borrowing sporting equipment, finding financial literacy resources, or learning about coercive control. She is committed to ensuring students have the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions, build resilience, and shape their own futures. For many students, especially those in the New Arrival Program, the library is their first safe space in a new country, and Alexis is dedicated to making it a place where they feel welcome, supported, and empowered.