Governance
The Library’s Board of Management is elected annually at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). It consists of four Executive Members: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and no fewer than five ordinary members, each of whom must be a financial member of the Library. All Board Members may stand for re-election. The Board administers the Library’s operations and finances, issues a quarterly newsletter and oversees all fundraising events.
Current Executive (AGM 8 April 2025)
Christine Yeats (Chair), Dr Janet Ramsay PSM, (Vice-Chair), Jean Burns (Treasurer), Sherri Hilario (Secretary)
Board Members
Michele Ginswick, Robyn Harriott, Barbara Henery, Christine Kibble OAM, Alison Rees-Oliviere, Beverley Sodbinow, Barbara Thompson and Dr Hilary Yerbury
Annual Report 2024
The Library’s Annual Report is attached. The Library operates on a calendar year basis so the Annual Report endorsed at the Annual General Meeting is from the year before.
Our Strategy 2026-2030
The Jessie Street National Women’s Library is pleased to share our Strategy for 2026 to 2030. This plan has been shaped by the insights and experience of our members, volunteers, researchers, and supporters. Together, we reflected on the Library’s work over recent years, drawing on community feedback, operational data, and the discussions that took place at the 2025 Strategy Day. The Strategy sets out what we value, what we have learned, and what we aim to strengthen as we continue preserving and sharing the histories, contributions and achievements of Australian women.
