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Anne-Marie Schwirtlich

Ms Anne-Marie Schwirtlich

  • Post Nominals: AM, FAHA
  • Fellow Type: Honorary Fellow
  • Elected to the Academy: 2016

Biography

Anne-Marie Schwirtlich AM was Director-General of the National Library of Australia (2011-17), Chief Executive and State Librarian of the State Library of Victoria (2003-11) and Acting Director-General of the National Archives (2000-03). She has taught archives administration and published on aspects of managing collections.

Her PhD focused on the intersection of imperialism and women’s history exploring the experiences of British women widowed in India between 1860 and 1900. She has been a member of the Council of the ANU since 2017 and is Deputy Chair of Art Exhibitions Australia Limited.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Academy of the Humanities recognises Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of this land, and their continuous connection to country, community and culture.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Academy of the Humanities recognises Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of this land, and their continuous connection to country, community and culture.