Background
Brian, Robert Francis was born on November 11, 1938 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Son of Franciscus Antonius and Louisa Johanna (Spierings) Brian. arrived in Australia, 1953.
Brian, Robert Francis was born on November 11, 1938 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Son of Franciscus Antonius and Louisa Johanna (Spierings) Brian. arrived in Australia, 1953.
Bachelor, Australian National University, Canberra, 1964. Diploma in librarianship, University New South Wales, Kensington, Australia, 1966.
Librarian National Library of Australia, Canberra, 1965-1967, High Court Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, 1967-1970. Law librarian University New South Wales, 1970-1991. Parliamentary librarian New South Wales Parliament, since 1992.
Consultant High Court Australia, Canberra, 1984, James Cook University, North Queensland, Townsville, 1986, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia, 1988-1989, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 1989, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia, 1989, University Western Sydney, 1990-1992.
Member university council, University New South Wales, 1981-1985. President, Wunanbiri Aboriginal Pre-School Committee, Surry Hills, New South Wales, 1985-1986. Deputy chairman, Catholic Education Commission, New South Wales, 1986-1988.
Member Australian Library and Information Association (acting executive director 1977), International Federation Library. Associations and Institutions (member standing committee government information and official publications section since 1998), International Association Law Libraries (board directors 1980-1983), Australian Law Libraries Group (founding), Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club.
Married Maureen Anne Callachor, May 9, 1968. Children: Kathryn Louise, Patrick James, Monica Frances.