UID:
almahu_9949314609902882
ISBN:
0-9805108-5-6
Content:
This professional biography details the life and career of Jean Primrose Whyte, a prominent Australian librarian who significantly influenced the library profession in the latter half of the twentieth century. Authored by Coralie Elsenore Janis Jenkin, the book explores Whyte's journey from her early education to her influential roles at various libraries, including the University of Sydney and Monash University, where she became the Foundation Professor of the Graduate School. The biography highlights her contributions to library science, her mentorship of many librarians, and her efforts in shaping library education. Aimed at professionals in the library and information science field, the book provides insights into the challenges and achievements of Whyte's career, offering a critical analysis of her impact on the profession.
Note:
Title page -- Imprint and copyright information -- Quotes and dedication -- Contents -- Page numbering, chapter identification and the Index -- List of illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Foreword -- Prologue -- Figures 1–10 -- Chapter 1 (Childhood and schooling) -- Chapter 2 (South Australia and Chicago) -- Chapter 3 (Sydney and Western Ontario) -- Chapter 4 (Interlude: the ALJ) -- Chapter 5 (National Library of Australia) -- Chapter 6 (Monash University) -- Chapter 7 (Themes from work and life) -- 1. Themes from Jean’s work -- 2. Themes from Jean’s life -- Epilogue -- Appendix 1 (Callimachus) -- Appendix 2 (Alexander Macully) -- Appendix 3 (Letter: Lodewycks to Smith) -- Appendix 4 (History of GSL) -- Appendix 5 (Bibliography of JPW's work) -- Bibliography -- Index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-9805108-4-8
Language:
English
