Jean Arnot Memorial Fellowship

Last updated:  13 May 2024
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Awarded annually to a female librarian or female student of librarianship for an outstanding original paper of no more than 5000 words on any aspect of librarianship. 

About the Fellowship

Jean Arnot
Jean Arnot

The Jean Arnot Memorial Fellowship was awarded to a female librarian or student of librarianship for an outstanding paper of no more than 5000 words on any aspect of librarianship. Papers were to demonstrate original thought and research. 

The fellowship was named in honour of the late Jean Fleming Arnot, MBE, FLAA, a former staff member of the State Library of New South Wales. Miss Arnot retired as head cataloguer in 1968 after a distinguished career of over 47 years. Miss Arnot was active in women's organisations and a pioneer in the campaign for equal pay for women.

The Jean Arnot Memorial Fellowship was funded by a generous donation from the National Council of Women of New South Wales and the Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Associations to commemorate Miss Arnot and her achievements. An award of $1000 was presented to the winner at the annual Jean Arnot Memorial Luncheon at NSW Parliament House.

Past Fellows

2020

Jade Smith, for her paper: Information in Crisis: Analysing the future roles of public libraries during and post-COVID-19.

2019

Josephine Laretive, for her paper: Information Literacy: Young learners and the role of the Teacher Librarian. 

2018

Anna J Shelmerdine, for her paper: Library Anxiety: Stories, theories and possible solutions.

2017

Kristin Twomey, for her paper: Libraries Building Communities: The need for local government to acknowledge the role of public libraries in community building and engagement.

2016

Emma Lawler, for her paper: The Producers: Rethinking roles to create an in-library production team.

2015

Dr Rachel Franks, for her paper: "There's a dead body in my library": Crime fiction texts and the history of libraries.

2014

Marianne O'Hara,  for her paper: Pro-vergence or Con-vergence: Exploring the benefits and disadvantages of professional practice alliances in Australian libraries and archives.

2013

Freya Lucas, for her paper: Many Spokes, Same Hub: Facilitating collaboration among library and early childhood services to improve outcomes for children. 

2012

Rose Holley, for her paper: Harnessing the Cognitive Surplus of the Nation: New opportunities for libraries in a time of change.

Fellowship Information

For further information please contact Scholarship:

Phone: 02 9273 1765

Email: scholarship@sl.nsw.gov.au