Jean Whyte Fund

For Research into Librarianship, Archives and Records at Monash University

Research and teaching in librarianship, archives and records has long been a vital part of Monash University. Professor Jean Whyte was the foundation Professor of Librarianship in the Graduate School of Librarianship established at Monash in 1975, a position from which she retired in 1988. She was instrumental in establishing masters courses in librarianship, archives and records, building a strong PhD and masters by research program, and developing Monash’s research profile in these fields.

Jean Whyte's death in 2003 saw Monash University receive a sizeable bequest from her estate to support research in librarianship, records and archives, and to support the library's research collections in English literature, librarianship and philosophy, reflecting Professor Whyte's professional and personal interests.

Jean Whyte's sister, Phyllis Whyte, also bequeathed a substantial part of her estate to Monash University in honour of her sister.

To honour the role of the late Jean Whyte in the development of Monash University as a major centre for research and teaching in librarianship, archives and records, and to administer her Bequest, the University has established the Jean Whyte Fund to promote a range of research activities in the disciplines of librarianship, archives and records management, including:

• Research projects, including collaborative projects with industry, professional and community partners
• Higher degree research projects
• Travel grants for HDR students
• Writing and publication projects

For further information contact:

Guidelines and application form

• Guidelines (rtf, 68kb)
• Application form (rtf, 300kb)