ALLA (WA) News Blog

Librarian This position was originally advertised on Seek . The Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) provides legislative drafting services to the Government and publishes official legislation online and in hard copy. The PCO maintains and updates the content of the New Zealand Legislation website, the official source of New Zealand legislation. We are looking for a motivated and experienced person to fill the role of Librarian. This is a sole charge role providing library and knowledge management services to PCO staff. The role maintains and develops the collection of hard copy and online resources and publications. A library or information management qualification is preferred. Understanding of relevant legal information resources would be an advantage. You must be comfortable using technology and online knowledge management services, and be motivated to maintain up to date knowledge and skills. You will have good communication skills and be able to maintain good working rela...

The Department of the Attorney General has released a discussion paper focused on enhancing reprint powers under the Reprints Act 1984 . You can learn more and obtain a copy of the discussion paper here .

Librarian Corporate Services Position No: 005718 Salary/Level: Level 1SC, PSGOGA, $65,165 - $89,345 pa Location: Perth CBD Position Type: Full time Employment Type: Fixed Term ROLE Join a team of qualified and experienced librarians delivering a highly specialised library and information service to the State's judicial and legal officers and members of the legal profession. In this role, you will carry out a range of professional duties including: Provision of legal reference and information services; Information resource management; and System maintenance and support. You will also have the opportunity to participate in planning and policy setting for the Department's network of library collections. To find out more about this opportunity and to apply for this position, see the original advertisement over on Seek.com Closing Date: 2016-12-19 4:30 PM This position was originally advertised on Seek . 

Manager Integrated Law Library Service (353228) This position was originally advertised on Seek .  Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight Duties Lead, co-ordinate, and develop and library and information services, particularly specialised legal information services in and through the ILLS. Provide high level professional advice, recommendations and information to the Management Committee on issues, strategies, and policies relating to library and information services. Build and develop cooperative working relationships with Law Society of Tasmania, Crown Law, Magistrates Court and other areas within the Department of Justice and the state government. Manage the human, physical, financial, systems, and information resources of the lLLS. Manage, develop and maintain the collections of the ILLS libraries including rare and historical items. Foster the utilisation of law library and information products and services, particularly online services, through marketing,...

Thanks to Thomson Reuters, ALLA is proud to present Joel Barolsky. Joel is a Senior Fellow of the Melbourne Law School and formerly a Principal of Beaton Research + Consulting.who will present a webinar “2016 Australia: State of the Legal Market". Over the coming months ALLA will collaborate with leaders in the information industry to bring you expertise and knowledge that will enable you to turn information into knowledge. 2016 Australia: State of the Legal Market What the webinar is about The Melbourne Law School and Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor released a report early this year setting out the dominant trends impacting the legal market in 2016 and the key issues to influence the market in 2017 and beyond. Joel will discuss the reports highlights and the implications for the legal industry. The report is available to download here. When: Wednesday 7th of December 1pm – 2pm AEDT. Register here . Cost: Free to ALLA members, join us if you are interested W...

Last night the ALLA(WA) Members held a vote whether to sign the proposed new MOU with ALLA Ltd. I am pleased to announce that the vote was carried in the affirmative. The President of the ALLA Ltd has been notified of this decision and sends her congratulations to the WA membership. Thank you to the members who attended and sent in their proxy forms. Natalie McDonald ALLA(WA) President 2016/2017