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Warren Horton 1938-2003.(Biography)
This issue of Australian Academic & Research Libraries celebrates Warren Horton's long and exceptional contribution to Australian librarianship. Throughout his life Warren made many firm friends and a few just as resolute enemies: often challenging, frequently charming, sometimes difficult, he was impossible to ignore.
The contributions to this issue trace an arc from personal recollections through to discussion of some of the wider professional issues with which Warren was so deeply involved. He made an enduring contribution to three major Australian libraries, to the professional association, to Australia's place in the profession internationally, and to the lives of many of its members.
Ian McCallum records his commitment to assisting younger librarians though the Aurora Leadership Foundation. I recall his commitment to those about to enter the profession, librarianship students. Every time I asked Warren to speak to students, he accepted, and every time the performance was somewhat similar. First, he'd ask me to confirm that everyone present was a student; he didn't want to risk any colleagues hearing what he was ...
- Warren Horton AM D Litt: 1938-2003.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
- Magazine article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries Byrne, Alex March 1, 2004 700+ words
...striped, be-suited, imposing, Warren Horton strode across the Australian library...his two terms as Director-General, Warren Horton was a party to or the instigator of...colleagues across the library world. Warren Horton's political skills were demonstrated...
- Alex Byrne elected to the Governing Board of IFLA.(International Federation of...
- Magazine article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries September 1, 2001 700+ words
...following candidates were successful: Alex Byrne (Australia), Derek Law (UK), Sissel...postal ballot under the new Statutes. Alex Byrne has served for four years as Chair of...served as chairs of the Profession Board. Alex Byrne, Ellen Tise, Jianzhong Wu and Aha Maria...
- Some reflections on the man by a close friend and colleague.(Warren Horton AM:...
- Magazine article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries Awcock, Frances H. September 1, 2005 700+ words
Warren Horton's death came after a prolonged and...preservation and global access to them. Warren Horton's career was also remarkable for...What Sort of Person was He? To me, Warren Horton was a close colleague, mentor and...
- - Warren Horton led National Library into the modern era.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire November 27, 2003 700+ words
...Library from the mid- 80s through almost all of the 1990s, Warren Horton, died on Tuesday. He was 65. Mr Horton oversaw much change...yesterday, ''a significant refocusing of activities''. ''Warren Horton made an outstanding contribution to the development and success...
- Alex Byrne to be future IFLA President.(International Federation of Library...
- Magazine article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries September 1, 2003 700+ words
Australian Academic & Research Libraries congratulates Alex Byrne, University Librarian of the University of Technology, Sydney, who has been voted President-elect by IFLA members. Alex is...
- Alex Byrne to go to UTS.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries December 1, 1999 700+ words
Alex Byrne, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Information Resources) at the Northern Territory University and a member of the AARL Editorial Board...
- Preface.(Warren Horton)(Biography)
- Magazine article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries Fullerton, Jan September 1, 2005 700+ words
Warren Horton was a dominant figure in Australian librarianship for much of his 43 year career. After 24 years at the State Library of New South...
- IFLA Honours Warren Horton.(International Federation of Library...
- Magazine article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries December 1, 1999 700+ words
The International Federation of Library Associations has awarded an Honorary Fellowship to Warren Horton, recently retired Director General of the National Library of Australia, `in recognition of his distinguished record of service...
- Celebrating Warren.(Warren Horton)
- Magazine article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries McCallum, Ian September 1, 2005 700+ words
This contribution to the Festschrift is a lightly edited transcript of a short speech made at the Celebration of Warren Horton's Distinguished Career held at and hosted by the National Library of Australia on 26 March 2004--four months after...
- Collaborating with Warren Horton: a personal view.(Column)
- Magazine article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries Scott, Peter September 1, 2005 700+ words
Warren and I shared an increasingly close working relationship over 11 years from the time of his appointment as Director-General of the National Library of Australia in 1985 until the completion of my term as National Librarian of New Zealand in late 1996. We believed at the time that we had
Source: HighBeam Research, Warren Horton 1938-2003.(Biography)