1996 - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Technology, Sydney

Thesis title: "Information utilisation: a cognitive analysis of how girls utilise drug information based on Brookes' Fundamental Equation K[S] + DI = K[S + DS]". (Supervisors: Professors Mairead Browne and Susan Edwards)

1991 - Associate of the Australian Library and Information Association (AALIA)

1989 - Master of Arts (Library Science)
Kuring-Gai College of Advanced Education
Lindfield, NSW. (Outstanding Student Award).

Thesis title: “Information load and choice behaviour: an experimental study of high school students when selecting books in a school library.” (Supervisors: Professors Hilary Yerbury and Susan Edwards)

1985 - Graduate Diploma in School Librarianship
Riverina College of Advanced Education, Wagga Wagga, NSW. (Now Charles Sturt University)
(With Distinction, and awarded University Medal).

Major in School Librarianship

1980 - ATCL (Speech and Drama)
Teacher's Diploma: Associate
Trinity College of Music, London, UK.

Major in speech and drama

1978 - Bachelor of Arts
University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD.

Majors in Modern History and Geography

1970 - Certificate of Secondary Teaching
Townsville Teachers' College, Townsville, QLD. Dux Award.

Major in Secondary Education (History, Geography, French)