Episode 24 - With Rachel Esson
From Let's Talk Libraries by Denise Wilson
January 27, 2026 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 24
About this episode
Rachel Esson discusses her journey and role at the National Library of New Zealand, along with insights on the future of the library sector.
Rachel Esson is Te Pouhuaki, National Librarian at Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, National Library of New Zealand. In this episode Rachel shares her journey into libraries, her role at National Library and some thoughts on the future of the National Library and the library sector.
People in this episode
Host: Denise Wilson
Guest: Rachel Esson
Topics covered
- libraries
- national library
- library sector
- future of libraries
- New Zealand
Keywords
- Rachel Esson
- National Library
- Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa
- libraries
- New Zealand
- library sector
- future of libraries
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, National Library of New Zealand
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