ALLA (WA) News Blog

From WAIN - Australian Libraries Copyright Committee presents FREE copyright training available to all interested persons. The Australian Libraries Copyright Committee is the primary policy body for the discussion of copyright issues affecting Australian libraries, with major members comprising the Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA), National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA), Council of University Librarians (CAUL) and National Library of Australia (NLA). Date: Thursday 6th June 2013 Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm (with repeat session 1:30pm – 4:30pm) Location: Great Southern Room, State Library of Western Australia ‘Get your collections out there: understanding the copyright framework around online collections’ follows on from last year’s ALCC training, which tackled the copyright basics. This year’s training aims to demystify copyright law for librarians looking to promote collections online, and help staff develop risk management guidelines for using copyright wor...

Latest News : ALIA Discussion Paper released 1 May 2013 Future of the profession The Future of the Profession is an ALIA Board project examining what the future holds for library and information services. The purpose of this paper is to promote discussion across the sector between library leaders, information service providers, vendors, practitioners, students, commentators, colleagues in Australia and internationally – anyone and everyone with an interest in the field. To find out more, download the document or comment on it, please visit the ALIA futures wiki. http://aliafutures.wikispaces.com/

The Tasmanian Law Reports1897-1940 are now available on AustLII - http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/tas/TASLawRp/ . Thanks to Mawghan Elverd for the tip.

Glenda Ligtermoet Colleague and friend Although many of us knew that Glenda was battling a serious illness, we were still shocked and very saddened to learn of her passing last week. Glenda was a valued member of our association - always friendly with a smile at the ready and genuinely interested in the wellbeing of others. In memory of Glenda, we have made a donation to Bowel Cancer Australia on behalf of the members. There will be a smile missing at our future gatherings.

Message from Cambridge University Press We are pleased to announce that the latest issue of Legal Information Management (LIM) is currently free online for a limited period. The main theme of this issue centres around Chinese Law and Legal Information. A discussion of the key political and economic developments give context to issues such as legal education in China and practical litigation matters and the management of information. Access this issue without charge until the end of May 2013 by following this link . At the 2013 BIALL conference in June, LIM editor David Wills will speak about information management, the journal and its future. Find out more about the conference here . We hope you enjoy this issue.

The Law Library at the Supreme Court is seeking expressions of interest from a qualified librarian with experience in legal research to cover a period of leave. We require someone two days a week for the period July 8 to August 9 2013. We require a librarian to provide reference desk coverage for the 2 days. This will involve dealing with requests, document delivery, interlibrary loans and general support to the two librarians on staff. Please contact Catherine Macgill at cmacgill.scll@lpbwa.com . Catherine Macgill Law Librarian Law Library, Supreme Court of Western Australia