ALLA (WA) News Blog

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 infor...

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

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...

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,           ...

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...

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 ori...

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.

Hello ALLA (WA) Google Group! As with many list servs operating on the Mailman system, we have discovered that the allgwa list serve is no longer functioning as it should. We’ve explored maintainable long term solutions and alternatives to this and have decided to shift to using Google Groups to allow for the ongoing ease of communication and information sharing between members of ALLA (WA). All existing members of ALLA (WA) and the Allgwa list were sent an an invitation on 7 March 2023 to join the ALLA (WA) List Google Group . Thank you to those who have already accepted!  If you haven't accepted this invitation by now, it has expired. But that doesn't mean you can't join the Google Group. Just visit the link above and request to join. 

Librarian The Australian Government Solicitor is advertising for a part time role in their Perth, Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney office. This is a shift work position working from 1pm to 7pm (AWST) Monday to Friday. Applications close 6 March 2023. For more see the AGS Jobs List. Parliamentary Librarian Department of Parliamentary Services is advertising for the role of Parliamentary Librarian based in Canberra. This is a full time, non-ongoing contract for a 5 year term, at the Senior Executive Service Band 2 level. Applications close 17 March 2023. For more details see the Department's employment webpage .  Knowledge Professional Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advertised for a full time position of Knowledge Professional based in their Brisbane office. For more details see the Corrs website .  Information Services Librarian McCullough Roberts has advertised for a permanent, part-time positions of Information Services Librarian in their Brisbane office. For more details see the...

Librarian The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is advertising for the position of Librarian working within the Consumer Protection Law Library managed by the Legal Services Branch. This position is a fixed term opportunity up to 30 June 2023 with the possibility for extension and/or permanency. Applications close 24 February 2023. Full details can be found on the Jobs WA website.   *This has been extended to 27 February 2023* Senior Researcher - Law & Bills Digest The Department of Parliamentary Services is recruiting for a PEL 1 Senior Researcher - Law & Bills Digest within Research. The Parliamentary Library provides high quality information, analysis and advice to Senators and Members of Parliament in support of their parliamentary and representational roles.   Applications close 8 March 2023. Full details can be found on the DPS website. Library Technician The NSW Crown's Solicitors Office is advertising for a part time Legal Technician bas...

It's our first edition for 2023.  Hoping all our readers had a wonderful holiday season, and that January has proven to be the good kind of busy.  Research Librarian Herbert Smith Freehills has advertised for a full time Research Librarian to be based in either the Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or Melbourne office, with the option to work part of your week from home. For details, see the Herbert Smith Freehills website .  Legal Research Librarian  Maddocks has advertised for a part-time Legal Research Librarian based in their Melbourne (Docklands) office. For details, see the Maddocks website .  Library Manager Legal Aid QLD has advertised for a Library Manager based in Brisbane. Applications close 19 February 2023. For more details see the Queensland Government Jobs website .  Information Manager The Federal Court of Australia has advertised for an 18-month position of Information Manager based in Melbourne. Applications close 12 February 2023. For more details...

As 2023 draws to a close, and we all prepare to take a well deserved break (no matter how brief), the ALLA (WA) Committee wishes you a happy holiday season.  We hope you enjoy this time with your families, friends and loved ones. Enjoy all the celebrations that you can!  We look forward to seeing you all in 2023! May the new year be filled with success. 

Dear ALLA(WA) members, On the 30th November we had our ALLA(WA) AGM and welcomed our 2022-23 committee. An email with the AGM minutes and reports will be sent to members shortly.    Our new committee is as follows: President: David McDowell Secretary: Jane Beer Treasurer: Anne Young Committee members: Gilien Bevan, Alice Hewitt, Sky Atkins, Fiona Archibald I want to extend a warm welcome to Sky Atkins (Herbert Smith Freehills) and Fiona Archibald (Federal Court of Australia) for joining the committee and thank returning committee members for volunteering their time for another term. This will be my last term as President and Jane’s last term as Secretary so I encourage any interested members to attend our committee meetings throughout the year and learn about the activities of the Committee as well as these positions throughout the year as they will be vacant at the next AGM. Joining the committee has been a wonderful networking experience for myself and has helped me develo...

Team Leader  The Law Library of Western Australia (Court and Tribunal Services, Department of Justice Western Australia) have advertised for the permanent, full time position of Team Leader. Details can be found on the Jobs WA website. Applications Close 20 December 2022.  Library Business Manager The Law Library of Victoria at the Supreme Court of Victoria has advertised for the full time position of Library Business Manager.  Details can be found on the Careers Victoria website . Applications close 18 December 2022. Manager Library Collections and Reader Experience The Law Library of Victoria at the Supreme Court of Victoria has advertised for the full time position of Manager Library Collections and Reader Experience.  Details can be found on the  Careers Victoria website . Applications close 18 December 2022. See the previous edition of  Seeking a Shelf Change :2022 (21)  for additional job opportunities that are still open.  Other Recently Ad...

Law Library Victoria is hosting the Australian Office of Parliamentary Counsel for an early look at the new Federal Register of Legislation website.  This free webinar is open to all including ALLA and non ALLA members.  When: Friday 9 December 1.15pm – 1.45pm AEDT / 11.15am - 11.45am AWST. Register via Eventbrite .

Law Librarian Francis Burt Chambers has advertised for a part time Librarian position in Perth. Details have previously been published on the ALLA (WA) Blog here .  Library Media Officer The Parliament of Western Australia, Parliamentary Library and Information Services, is advertising for a permanent part-time position of Library Media Officer. Details are available from the  Jobs WA website . Applications close 15 December 2022.  Library Support Officer The High Court of Australia is advertising for a part-time, ongoing position of Library Support Officer based in Canberra. Details are available from the APS Jobs website . Applications close 18 December 2022.  Casual Research Assistant Mills Oakley has advertised for a casual research assistant to work within their Melbourne Library and Research Team. Details can be found on Seek. Library Technician Thomson Geer has advertised for a full time library technician in their Sydney office. Details can be found on Seek....

The ALLA (WA) AGM, including special resolution vote, and annual dinner are next week on Wednesday 30 November.  ALLA (WA) members will have received an email containing details of the special resolution to be voted upon at the AGM.  ALLA (WA) members are also invited to join the new Committee at The Terrace Hotel for a complimentary dinner (pay-as-you-go drinks) following the AGM.  RSVPs and Proxies for the AGM and dinner are due by COB of Friday 25 November.  Send your Proxy or RSVP to the ALLA (WA) Secretary, Jane Beer .  Even if you can't join us, please complete your proxy form as it is important to enable the AGM to reach the necessary quorum for the AGM to proceed and for the Committee to be elected for the 2022-2023 year.  If you are having difficulties appointing a proxy, feel free to contact the current Committee who will be attending the AGM. They will be happy to act as proxy for those who require one.   

 The Federal Register of Legislation is undergoing a complete redesign of the website with plans to launch early 2023.  On 14 November, details of how the new homepage will look were release on the legislation.gov.au website.  You can check out theses details about the New Register here . 

Job opportunity - Librarian Francis Burt Chambers is currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Librarian to join our friendly library team in February 2023 on an ongoing part-time basis, working two days per week (preferably Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday).  About the role Your duties will include: Providing simple and complex reference services to members, using print and electronic services Promotion of library services and resources  Conduct complex research tasks Assist with legal research training for members and staff Cataloguing Maintenance and continual development of the library intranet Participation in library team projects as required. About you You will need to: be proactive, with a strong commitment to customer service have a thorough knowledge of legal research resources and strategies have excellent written and oral communication skills  have strong IT skills experience using First Software Solutions is desirable have the ability to work within a tea...

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), with Health Libraries Australia, the LIANZA Health SIG Community, the LIANZA Special Libraries and Information SLIS Community, the Australian Law Librarians Association and the New Zealand Law Librarians' Association are delighted to announce the relaunch of our Health, Law and Special libraries conference. The Asia-Pacific Health, Law and Special libraries conference will take place as a virtual event on 13th, 14th and 15th June 2023. It will be an opportunity to join delegates from Australia, New Zealand and beyond as we connect over common interests, explore future trends, and learn from the experiences of library professionals throughout the world.  The Asia-Pacific Health, Law and Special libraries conference committee now invite proposals relating to the conference theme: Connecting. Recent years have brought changes to the way we live and work, where we live and work and how we interact. Connecting with each other, w...