ALLA (WA) News Blog

ALLA(WA) invites one and all to our Icebreaker Breakfast! (Please see attached flyer.) Kirsty McPhee, Knowledge and Business Development Manager, Tottle Partners will speak on: Shaken and Stirred: Adding value by adding CPD programs for lawyers. Information professionals are increasingly looking outside the box for ways to add value to their organisations. This session will focus on the successful introduction of an accredited Continuing Professional Development program for lawyers in a mid-tier Perth law firm. Date: Wednesday 25 February 2015 Time: 7:30am - 9:00am Venue: Jackson McDonald Level 17, 225 St Georges Terrace RSVP: Luise Crisafulli: lcrisafulli@chambers.francisburt.com.au by COB 18 February 2015 A light breakfast will be provided! Presentation sponsored by Thomson Reuters

Natalie McDonald is now Legal Information Manager at Lavan Legal. Congrats, Natalie! Best wishes in your new position.

Parkes Legal Support Recruitment have advertised the following role on seek.com.au : Legal Research Librarian - 6 month contract 9.30am to 6.00pm Newly Created Role Small Cohesive Team Newly created role! Top Tier Law Firm. Exceptional opportunity with above market salary and a fabulous list of benefits. You will be responsible for: Providing complex reference services to internal clients (both print and electronic resources) Conducting complex research tasks Classifying and cataloging new library materials Assist in evaluating electronic products providing feedback Set up and distribute media searches to users Assist with knowledge centre tours / inductions Assist with legal research training when required National and local projects as required To be considered for this position you will need to meet the following: A minimum of 2 years experience in a law library Relevant qualifications are highly desirable Experience with online resources for legal an...

La Trobe University have two positions available and hope to fill one of them with someone with a law background. Senior Research Advisor (Library) Full time , continuing (Melbourne, Bundoora) Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2015 at 11:55pm Position Enquiries: Eva Fisch, Manager Research, 9479 2926, e.fisch@latrobe.edu.au http://www.seek.com.au/job/27962052?pos=1&type=standout Senior Research Advisor (Library) Part Time , 0.4 time fraction (Melbourne, Bundoora) Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2015 at 11:55pm Position Enquiries: Eva Fisch, Manager Research, 9479 2926, e.fisch@latrobe.edu.au http://www.seek.com.au/job/27961250?pos=3&type=standout

Cataloging & Classification Quarterly is currently offering free access to ten a rticles covering the topics of RDA and ISBD. Access to these articles is free until April 30, 2015. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly provides an effective international forum for information and discussion in the field of bibliographic organization. This highly respected journal considers the full spectrum of creation, content, management, use, and usability of bibliographic records, including the principles, functions, and techniques of descriptive cataloging; the wide range of methods of subject analysis and classification; provision of access for all formats of materials; and policies, planning, and issues connected to the effective use of bibliographic data in modern society.

For those who teach human rights law, the following might be a useful resource: Have You Got That Right ? is a series of videos that explores human rights questions, including asylum, detention, marriage equality, and surveillance. The project is intended to consist of 10-episode series, each with a different theme. Four episodes have been created so far.

For the "did you know?" file: A few months back, the New York Times published an article explaining that the US Supreme Court has a habit of revising its decisions, without any public notice of the change. The article notes that some legal publishers do receive updated versions, but the specifics of this are not discussed. Hein Online , for one, responded with a blog post of their own to point out that their database includes both the original judgment texts as well as updated versions. Something to keep in mind when doing US case law research! For more information and some examples, see: Liptak, Adam. “Final Word on U.S. Law Isn’t: Supreme Court Keeps Editing.” The New York Times , May 24, 2014. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/25/us/final-word-on-us-law-isnt-supreme-court-keeps-editing.html . "The US Supreme Court Does What?!" Hein Online Blog, June 20, 2014. http://help.heinonline.org/2014/06/the-u-s-supreme-court-does-what/  

Chevron Australia has an opportunity for an experienced Information Resources Specialist to join the Information Management team. Based in Perth, this two year fixed-term role will report to the Infolink and Knowledge Management Lead. Key responsibilities include: Manage the full lifecycle of library related information including purchasing, classifying, cataloguing, disseminating and discarding Participate in the development of a dynamic collection of information resources based on an understanding of clients’ information needs and their learning, work and business processes Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the content and format of information resources, including the ability to critically evaluate, select and filter them Maintain current awareness of applicable emerging technologies, and advises the Library Coordinator of relevant developments Assist the Library Coordinator to actively communicate the business value of current, new and innovative information resources and ser...

Here at the ALLA(WA) Blog, we are taking the chance to help members to get to know their Committee a bit better. Introducing: Luise Crisafulli , Library Manager, Francis Burt Chambers. 1. Who is a hero who has inspired you in your career? Hero might be too strong a word … but it was my sister who initially inspired me to become a librarian (it was the job she wished she had). If it wasn’t for her encouragement, I would have stuck with my first preference of commerce. Back in high school I only really associated librarians with school or public libraries. My sister opened my eyes to many of the other industries that have a library. So glad I changed my mind at the last minute – I love my job. 2. What is the proudest moment in your professional life? Establishing a library intranet at Chambers with the support of First Software Solutions. 3. Career advice – what’s your top tip? Be confident! It also doesn’t hurt to keep a lolly jar in the library ...

The original text of this was sent via IFLA and WAIN mailing lists.  IDEO's toolkit for libraries is live! Aarhus Public Libraries are pleased to announce the release of the Design Thinking Toolkit for Libraries. The toolkit can be used by any front-line library staffer to adapt to library users’ changing needs. Design thinking for libraries Chicago Public Libraries and Aarhus Public Libraries worked with design company IDEO to find out how design thinking methods might best be adapted and applied to a library context. The final result is a comprehensive new resource for any library leader or staff member hoping to advance their library by using human-centered design methods. Learn more and download the toolkit here:  http://designthinkingforlibraries.com/ What can I use it for? The toolkit guides you through Design Thinking so you can start coming up with solutions to everyday challenges within the library. Design thinking, or human-centered des...

Here at the ALLA(WA) Blog, we are taking the chance to help members to get to know their Committee a bit better. Introducing: Gilien Bevan , Library Coordinator, Allens. 1. Who is a hero who has inspired you in your career? I didn't know I was studying to be a Librarian until 2 months into my grad dip! Having completed a BA (History) I wanted to further develop my research skills. The university counsellor suggested a grad dip in info science. At no point did he mention Libraries. Good thing I ended up loving it and I'm certainly doing a lot of research  2. What is the proudest moment in your professional life? I don't know about a particular moment but I am proud of what I do. As Rachel Weisz expressed in the film The Mummy ( before passing out blind drunk ), I may not be an adventurer but I am proud of what I am .... a Librarian! 3. Career advice – what’s your top tip? Love what you do, do the best that you can, be adaptable and think positive. 4. W hat’...

  Legal history buffs may want to have a look at a new website dedicated to celebrations of the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. From the site: “The global event to which the whole world is invited: The 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta will be a commemoration of national and international significance. Due to its central place in English history and its impact across the world, a wide range of events and activities are being planned. From specially commissioned BBC documentaries and books, to academic conferences, public exhibitions, local community events and a Magna Carta tourism trail, there will be hundreds of exciting events announced on this website. To keep informed about what is being planned, join the Magna Carta 800th mailing list.” The Magna Carta turns 800 years old on 15 June 2015. It's a global celebration, with the influence of the Magna Carta found in many legal systems all over the world. Take a look at how non-British countries such a...

Here at the ALLA(WA) Blog, we are taking the chance to help members to get to know their Committee a bit better. Introducing: ALLA(WA) Vice President Lisa Webb , Customer Service Librarian, Law Library, Supreme Court of Western Australia. 1. Who is a hero who has inspired you in your career?  My Great Aunt Bev, who worked as a children’s librarian and always gave me good books to read. I was a bookworm, so I loved them. I knew from a young age that I was going to be a librarian. 2. What is the proudest moment in your professional life?  Being named the recipient of the CCH bursary to attend the ALLA national conference in Adelaide. 3. Career advice – what’s your top tip? Accept change. Some change will occur, so look for the positives and make the most of it. 4. What’s your favourite legal research tool? Legal Citations of Aotearoa /New Zealand…… Well not really, but I like the sound of it and it is on the quick links of our Intranet. I do have a ...

Anne Young was the successful applicant for the position at DLA Piper vacated by Monica Smith. Anne was previously at Curtin University. Anne, we wish you the best in your new role.

Lei Lin from Ashurst Perth and her partner Erwin were married on 26th October 2014 at the Sheraton Krabi Resort in Thailand. ALLA (WA) sends congratulations and wishes them the best for their future together.