ALLA (WA) News Blog

Come join us as Mawghan Elverd, the recipient of the Wolters Kluwer CCH Conference Bursary, shares some highlights of the August 2016 ALLA Conference in Melbourne, Victoria. This event is a BYO Brown Bag Lunch Session. When: 1 - 2 pm, Thursday 13th October Where: Jackson McDonald, Level 17 225 St Georges Terrace, Perth Cost: Free to members, $5 non-members. RSVP by COB Tuesday 11th October to Alice Hewitt a.hewitt@ecu.edu.au Did you know:   Along with our Twitter @lawlibsWA , ALLA(WA)  now has our own Facebook page . Stay up to date with news, events, job opportunities by giving us a 'like'.

Do you have those moments when the 'Do you remember when...' Or the 'I think this will happen in the future '? Yes? Come on you know you do. Because as librarians we are naturally enthusiastic for the future and preservers of the past. With the final issue of the journal for this year the Australian Law Librarian Journal is looking for people to share their thoughts for the future and memories of the past. But this time it's a bit different… I'm not asking for an article. Rather share your thoughts with a maximum 200-150 words. You can submit multiple thoughts and they can be anonymous of you so choose. Please submit your thoughts but 15 October. Questions? Contact Alex Cato Alex Cato M.L.S BA(Hons) Research Team Leader alexandra.cato@ashurst.com Ashurst D: +61 2 9258 5898 | M: +61 437397624 Originally posted on the ALLA-ANZ listserv. Apologies for cross posting. 

This post originally appeared on WAIN.  Do you have staff that would benefit from gaining skills in RDA? North Metropolitan TAFE, Library and Information Studies, will conduct another four-week online short course commencing Wednesday 12 October 2016 . “RDA is easy as ABC - Introduction to RDA Cataloguing”  Gain expertise in editing AACR2 records into RDA compliant records Ideal for library officers, clerks or library technicians  Access to RDA toolkit and industry standard databases Suitable for a range of libraries Optional class attendance one afternoon for online orientation Course materials and activities all inclusive Full online lecturer support Participation certificate on completion Cost: $395 per student.   For queries or enrolment details please contact  Vanessa Rooney vanessa.rooney@nmtafe.wa.edu.au  

ALLA(WA) CPD session: An outline of types of litigation under the Mining Act 1978 (WA) and some recent cases (Presented by Anthony Papamatheos, Barrister at Francis Burt Chambers) This lunchtime CPD session was hosted at Francis Burt Chambers on Thursday 15th September and was attended by 13 members and 4 non-members. Anthony provided a short overview of the Mining Act 1978 (WA) and Mining Regulations 1981 (WA), including the types of land over which tenements are granted in WA, the types of tenements and their key features and obligations.　 We were also provided with an overview of the application processes, how tenements may be forfeited or surrendered and how underlying land owners or occupiers can seek compensation for loss from mining.　 The session concluded with Anthony discussing some recent cases paying homage to the benefit of strong attention to detail and the importance of point-in-time research in mining law. A paper is available for members who were unable to...

The Australian Law Librarians’ Association Conference 2016 was held 24-26th August 2016 at the beautiful State Library of Victoria. The State Library of Victoria Eight lucky Western Australian delegates were in attendance. (You may have seen the lucky group over on our Twitter ). Events on Wednesday the 24th August included a tour of the Supreme Court of Victoria Library. As well as exploring the magnificent heritage-listed building, delegates were able to view historical items such as the court book that records the fate of Ned Kelly. The first day of the conference program included the Welcome to Country that was conducted by a representative of the Wurundjeri Tribe Land & Compensation Cultural Heritage Council, offering an insight into the history of the Wurundjeri people. Delegates were then privileged to have the Hon. Marilyn Louise Warren present the opening address.  Part of her presentation identified that “knowledge needs to be managed” paying respect to la...

Hi ALLA(WA) Members Natalie McDonald, ALLA (WA) President Each month I’ll be writing a President's Corner post, letting you know about the services and events of the ALLA(WA). ALLA(WA) AGM We held our AGM on 27th July 2016 where the new 2016/2017 Committee were confirmed.  This term we had a few new members join the Committee Catherine Kafentzis from University of WA Law Library and Stephen Griffiths from the Dept of Attorney General’s Library. The details of the new Committee have been updated on the ALLA website , and our blog. The attendance at the AGM and past AGM’s have been poor and one of our focus’ for this year is to look at ways of improving the attendance either by combining the AGM with another event or holding it at different times (i.e. Breakfast).   If you have any ideas or feedback please let me know. Upcoming ALLA(WA) PD & Social Events The ALLA(WA) CPD Sub Committee have been busy creating a schedule of professional development and social e...

A job opportunity for those looking for a sea change - or an island change? The New Zealand Law Society Library is a private library providing information services to the New Zealand legal profession. The Library has an extensive collection (print & electronic), provides research and document delivery services and publishes the LINX database, an index to New Zealand legal materials. We are seeking a motivated, friendly person to work in our Library in Auckland. The work comprises document supply, desk duties, data entry for LINX and various other library assistant level tasks. If you take pride in your work, pay careful attention to detail, are flexible and enjoy a challenge, you may be the person we are looking for. Excellent customer service and communication skills, computer literacy, time management skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. A tertiary qualification is preferred. Experience working in a law library, or legal knowledge and a librar...

Permanent - Full Time Level 5, PSGOGO 20154, $85,047-$93,993pa Job Description: Manages Library operations and resources to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of library services for the President, Commissioners, Departmental staff and Industrial Relations professionals. Selection Criteria and a full JDF are available from the Jobs.wa.gov.au website . Position Number: 00083227 Applications Close: 5pm, Friday 9 September 2016.

Full Time / 12 month contract. A Library Administrator is required to join a small team which provides library services to the Parliament. The Library Administrator is accountable to the Director and is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Library's administrative activities.  The Library Administrator also acts as the Personal Assistant to the Director and is the first point of contact between the Library and other Parliamentary sections and outside agencies on administrative matters. Employment is subject to provisions of the Parliament (Joint Services) Act 1985.  Recreation leave will not be approved on Parliamentary sitting days.  Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory offender history check. Any person who has been, or is currently, active in political or electoral affairs may compromise the strict political neutrality of this position and will not be considered for appointment. For the Job and Person Specification please go to: ...

In case you missed the announcement, copies of the  Commonwealth of Australia and Australian Government Gazettes from 1901 to 2012 are now online at the Federal Register of Legislation https://www.legislation.gov.au/Content/HistoricGazettes These historical gazettes are all in searchable PDF format. More recent Commonwealth Gazettes, from October 2012 onwards, can be found at this link https://www.legislation.gov.au/Browse/ByTitle/Gazettes/InForce/0/0/ These more modern gazettes are available as individual notices in a variety of formats. Thanks to the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, in conjunction with National Library of Australia and the Australian Government Solicitor Group in the Attorney Generals Department, for making this possible.

ALLA (WA) invites colleagues to a lunchtime CPD session on Mining Law in WA. Anthony Papamatheos from Francis Burt Chambers will discuss the types of litigation under the Mining Act 1978 (WA)   before the Warden or Warden's Court and will then explain some recent cases. As this is a lunch time session, ALLA (WA) will be providing a light lunch for attendees. When:  1-2 pm, Thursday 15th September 2016 Where:  Francis Burt Chambers, Level 25, 77 St Georges Terrace Perth Cost: Free to all ALLA (WA) members, $10 for non-members RSVP:  To Alice Hewitt (a.hewitt@ecu.edu.au) by Tuesday 13th September 2016. Please note, spaces are strictly limited so please register early.  For more information about our presenter, Anthony Papamatheous, please see his profile on the Francis Burt Chambers website.