ALLA (WA) News Blog

The Alternative Law Journal has published a piece by Anita Mackay and Lola Akin Ojelabi that may be of interest to our academic law librarian members.  The piece "A beginner's guide to academic integrity and legal referenceing using the AGLC" is a welcome addition to the literature.  The abstract states:  This article is for beginning law students (both undergraduate and graduate). It aims to provide them with an accessible guide to academic integrity requirements (including the implications of academic misconduct for admission to legal practice), legal referencing and the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC) rules they encounter early in their studies. You can access the journal article via Sage . The AGLC is in its 4th edition and is available from the University of Melbourne website . 

Court Librarian The High Court of Australia has advertised for the full-time, ongoing position of Court Librarian.  The Court is seeking an energetic, motivated and experienced professional to lead our Library and provide innovative leadership to a team responsible for the provision of high-quality library, research and information services to the High Court. This positiion is at an EL2 level and is located at the High Court of Australia in Canberra, ACT.  Full details can be found on the APSJobs website  and the High Court Website . The APSJobs listing includes the following information about the duties of the position: Working with a dedicated team, the Court Librarian will ensure that our Library services are contemporary and reflect best practice. The Court Librarian will continuously look for opportunities to improve the way we deliver services including through the utilisation of technology. The Court Librarian will have the knowledge and experience to manage a majo...

Over on the Australian Public Law blog, Nicholas Simoes da Silva and William Isdale are dipping their toe into an almost law librarian specific task and are proposing a weed of the Commonwealth statute book.  In the piece - Tidying our house of law; bringing the Marie Kondo philosophy to the Commonwealth statute book  - they propose; First, we suggest that we need to identify and repeal ‘dead law’ – statutory detritus akin to empty pizza boxes. Second, we need to shine light on ‘dark law’ – delegated legislation that currently hides under our metaphorical sofa, but which should be labelled and put in drawers. We conclude by arguing for a more rigorous process of post-legislative review, that works holistically rather than through ad-hoc inquiries, to keep our law in proper order.   Putting aside the Marie Kondo references - anyone who tells me I need fewer books isn't to be trusted in this librarian's opinion - and recognising the ALRC's recent work on Improving the ...

The ALLA Victoria Committee is getting the 2022 CPD session off to a great start with Infographics Made Easy  on Wednesday 23 February.  Thanks for ALLA Vic for getting us off to a great start, stay tuned for some exciting WA offerings as well.  Infographics Made Easy There are many free, easy-to use info-graphic tools available to help create simple graphics for social media, newsletters, brochures and email campaigns.  In this online session three librarians will talk through the programs they like and answer any questions participants may have about their uses. Rheny Pulungan from Monash University will talk about Piktochart , Renee Naylor from Law Library of Victoria will cover Canva , and Gemma Walsh from Victorian Law Reform Commission will look at VistaCreate . Event details Title: Infographics Made Easy Date: Wednesday Feb 23, 2022  Time: 11.00 AM Perth time. ALLA and NZLLA members will have recieved an email with details about how to register for this s...

Library Manager The Law Institure of Victoria is advertising for a full-time, 12 month contract (with possibility of extention) Library Manager role.  The Library Manager plays a key role in the design and delivery of the LIV Library’s strategic plan, resources, support and services for LIV members, legal practitioners, LIV staff and the community, with a focus on leading a team of experienced Law Librarians and delivering a high-quality member and user experience.  The Library Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of library professionals who are responsible for overseeing relevant services and activities across the LIV Library. This role provides an exciting challenge for an experienced professional to develop and implement a strategic plan that is aligned with the LIV vision and purpose and to oversee library and other learning resources and services, with a focus on the changing needs of practitioners and taking advantage of the opportunit...

Canadian Law Library Review (CLLR) is the official journal of the Canadian Association of Law Libraries. It is published, open access, four times per year (Febuary 1, May 1, August 1, November 1).  Access the Journal on the CALL/ACBD website . 

 Jade BarNet and Open Law have just realeased a new podcast called The Lawfluent Podcast .  Everyone wants to keep up to date with the emerging legal trends and technologies transforming the way Australia’s legal system is practised, but not everyone has the time or patience to sit and read through a bunch of articles. Join Rhea and Isabella from OpenLaw and the BarNet JADE Team as they provide your go-to series for all things Law. Learn the tips, tricks and challenges of the legal industry’s best, challenging conventions and innovating the legal landscape, in under an hour with focused and curated legal episodes. The first episode was published 31 Jan 2022 and features Erica Taylor:  The legal landscape in Australia has undoubtedly evolved procedurally in the past 2 years. Today’s guest speaker is none other than Erica Taylor, the Director of Special Projects at JADE and the Victorian Reports. This episode explores: What her role as "Director of Special Projects" entail...

The ALLA Conference is Australia’s national event for law librarians and law libraries. Conference delegates include ALLA members and other library and information professionals.  Participation is anticipated from a range of organisations including private law firms, government departments, universities, courts and commercial organisations.  The content of the conference will be of interest to library managers, librarians, library technicians, knowledge managers, knowledge consultants, chief information officers, and information professionals. The 2022 Conference will be held in Hobart, Tasmania at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart and there will opportunities to visit law libraries and enjoy the array of culinary and cultural highlights of Hobart. The Conference committee is looking for presentations that highlight the Conference theme THE NEW NORMAL. Our sub-themes are as follows: Post COVID considerations Where to from here? How have things changed? If you are struggling to...