[1] Kibble was educated at Denman Public School and St Vincent's College, Potts Point, Sydney.

Anderson recruited educated women to work as reading room attendants and from there they could progress into the clerical and professional divisions of the Public Service Board.

[2][4] Kibble progressed through the ranks[5] and passed the Public Service Board examinations, eventually establishing the Library's first research department in 1918.

Kibble was described by Mr Ifould, the State Librarian as "a fine example of patience, imagination and wide knowledge combined.

"[6] Kibble studied courses at the University of Sydney in economics, philosophy, psychology and sociology which equipped her for her work in the Research Department.