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Keeping Up With ALLA (WA) News

In March 2023 we announced the  closure of the Allgwa list , and welcomed the arrival of the  ALLA (WA) Google Group .  To take full advantage of the Google Group - particularly the ability to deliver news directly to your inbox - the ALLA (WA) Committee has made the decision to cease posting to the ALLA (WA) Blog.  ALLA (WA) Members are encouraged to join the Google Group to make sure they don’t miss out on key news, events, job opportunities from the committee and our members.  Over the past twelve and a half years we've have over 208636 visitors (and still counting) to the ALLA (WA) Blog, from all over the world. We thank all of our readers who have supported the blog. We especially thank all of our blog editors and contributors who have volunteered their time, skill and knowledge to develop this resource. The ALLA (WA) Blog will continue to be available in an archive format. We look forward to using the ALLA (WA) Google Group to share information, foster collegiali
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Autumn Breakfast - RSVP's Due Soon!

 Don't forget that RSVP's to the ALLA (WA) Autumn Breakfast are due on 21 April!

Job Opportunities : Seeking a Shelf Change 2023 (5)

Senior Librarian Squire Patton Boggs has advertised for a part-time  (0.8 FTE) role of Senior Librarian in their Perth office. Details can be found on the Squire Patton Boggs website .  As an aside, we wish Kelly the best in her new endeavours and thank her for all her contributions to ALLA (WA) over the years.  Library Officer Corrective Serives, Department of Justice have advertised for a full-time Library Officer role located at Hakea Prison. Details can be found on the Jobs WA website . Applications close 24 April 2023. Library Assistant The Parliamentary Library, Department of Library Services has advertised for a full-time Library Assistant located in Canberra. Details can be found on the APS Jobs website . Applications close 17 April 2023. Archival Officer The National Archives of Australia are advertising for a full-time Archival Officer based in Perth. Details can be found on the  APS Jobs website . Applications close 16 April 2023. Still Open Positions Previously Published on

ALLA(WA) Autumn Breakfast

The ALLA (WA) Committee invites ALLA (WA) members, and those with and interest in law libraries to join us to catch up with your law librarian colleagues and friends over breakfast at Basilica.  Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, chat with friends, and talk to the ALLA (WA) Committee.  Members of the ALLA (WA) Committee will be there - feel free to let us know what you think about future professional development opportunities you would like to see in 2023.  You have the option of pre-ordering your meal and drinks to speed up service on the day.  The current menu can be seen on Basilica's website .  If you wish to pre-order, please include details in your RSVP.  What:           ALLA (WA) Autumn Breakfast Who:           ALLA (WA) Members and those with an interest in law libraries (invite your co-workers!) Where:         Basilica,                        Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth When:         7.15am, Friday 28 April 2023 Cost:             P ay as you go.  RSVP:

Job Opportunities : Seeking a Shelf Change 2023 (4)

Librarian The Australian Government Solicitor has advertised for a Librarian in their Canberra Office. Details are available on the AGS Careers website . Applications close 5 April 2023.  Digital Resources Officer The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a PSL4 Digital Resources Officer within the Library Collections and Discovery section of the Parliamentary Library in Canberra.  Details are available on the  APS Jobs website . Applications close 31 March 2023.  Closing Soon. Legal Heritage Support Officer The Supreme Court Library Queensland has advertised for a part-time Legal Heritage Support Officer to support the management of their legal heritage and rare books collection. Details are available on the SCLQ websit e. Applications close 31 March 2023.  Closing Soon. Library Officer The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has advertised for a part-time Library Officer in their Sydney location. Details are available on the APS Jobs website . Applications close 2

Navigating Copyright for Australian Law Libraries : CPD Event

ALLA NSW invites all ALLA members to attend an online CPD Event.  Navigating Copyright for Australian Law Libraries Discover the intricacies of copyright law and its impact on law libraries in Australia with Sarah Powell and Elliott Bledsoe from the Australian Libraries and Archives Copyright Coalition. Gain insights into the latest government reviews and reforms that have a significant impact on libraries and archives. Join us for an informative session on how to navigate the complex copyright landscape and stay up to date with the latest developments in this area. When: Wednesday 19th of April 1pm AEST Cost: Free to ALLA members, join us if you are interested Hashtag: #ALLACopyright Where:  Zoom - link has been distributed via the ALLA-ANZ Google Group.  About the Speakers: Sarah Powell, Copyright Law & Policy Adviser, ALACC Sarah is a copyright specialist with extensive experience in copyright-related roles in cultural heritage and educational institutions and originally hails

NZLLA Conference Call for Papers

The New Zealand Law Librarians’ Association 2023 Conference will be held in Wellington on 31 August and 1 September. The Conference Committee has announced that the Call for Papers to the Conference: Bring on the Future! Waka hourua! is now open. Visit the conference website for full details.  Submissions close on 6 April 2023.