Professor Peter Reeves

Professor Reeves enjoyed a distinguished academic career, holding a diverse range of research interests within and related to the field of South Asian studies.  He authored and contributed to numerous research publications and held memberships of scholarly bodies such as the Asian Studies Association of Australia, the Australian Historical Association and the Australian Maritime History Association.  More recently, Peter has contributed to the South Asia Research Unit at Curtin University in the roles of Founding Director and Affiliate Member.  Professor Reeves was also on the judging panel for the WA Premier's Book Awards for the 1990 and 1991 awards.

Professor Reeves joined the Library Board of Western Australia in 1984, serving as Chairperson during 1989-90.  During his time as Chairman he worked on many accountability issues including the establishment of two Standing Committees on Public Libraries and State Records, and the development of corporate planning into the State Library.  He was made a Fellow of the Board in 1992.