Speaker - Sae Ra Germaine

Sae Ra Germaine is the Deputy CEO of a leading library consortium in Melbourne, Australia, bringing over 20 years of expertise in resource-sharing frameworks and open-source technology integration within libraries. With a Bachelor of Computing (Honours), she oversees the consortium’s high-density Storage Centre, supporting sustainable and accessible resource management for member institutions. Sae Ra has been instrumental in establishing resource-sharing systems that allow libraries to maximise space and efficiently share materials. An advocate for open-source systems, Sae Ra promotes customisable library management solutions that reduce reliance on costly proprietary software. Her leadership in organisations like VALA – Libraries, Technology, and the Future, and Linux Australia underscores her dedication to community-centered technology. As a member of auDA’s General Advisory Standing Committee, she also influences digital policy impacting library technology. Sae Ra advises on a range of topics including digital transformation, open-source adoption, and collaborative library ecosystems, advocating for a future where libraries are resilient, innovative, and accessible.