ALLA (WA) News Blog

ALLA in Indonesia and Italy I’ve been on a trip to Jakarta and Italy. My first stop was in Jakarta where I caught up with my brother and his family. A trip to the Museum Wayang, presented a photo opportunity with a puppet that is representative of Jakarta.  Museum Wayang, Jakarta The next part of my trip took me to Lecco, Italy where the World Junior Ultimate Championships were being held. OK, if you haven’t heard of Ultimate it is frisbee! That’s right, it is a sport not just something you throw around down at the park. My daughter, Kirra was a member of the Australian U19 team, Terra. The game is played without referees, and there is an emphasis on sportsmanship while still being competitive. At the end of each game spirit awards are given, Terra introduced their opponents to the taste of vegemite, and most were disgusted.  Australia v New Zealand team photo (Kirra is at the back, 7th from the right) After the championship, I had a few days to explore Italy. I spent...

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Law librarians may be interested in this event.  Entry is free, but registration is required. Megan Fitzgibbons Law Library University of Western Australia ***** UWAHS  MEMBERS’  MEETING All are welcome to this free event TUESDAY,  19  AUGUST,  AT  5:00  PM Old Senate Room, Irwin Street Building, Crawley Campus of UWA Join us for an informal meeting to hear the Honourable Nicholas Hasluck AM QC provide a short presentation followed by questions and discussion on Sir Lawrence Jackson. Nicholas Hasluck studied at the University of Western Australia, then Oxford, and went on to serve as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia. He is well‐known also as a writer whose works include 11 novels and several travelogues. His appointments include Chair of the Australian Literature Board and of the Commonwealth Writers Prize. He is presently on the Board of the WA Art Gallery. Sir Lawrence Jackson (1913‐1993) was a former Chief Justice ...

Clayton Utz has downsized its library staff nationally.  As a result, Lisa Lester is looking for work.  She is happy to take on either a part-time or a full-time role. Lisa can be contacted at - vaderzim.nichols@gmail.com .

The Cornell Law Library is now accepting applications for the Bitner Research Fellowship . The Bitner Research Fellowship for foreign law librarians offers a unique opportunity for visitors to experience American law librarianship, learn the American legal system, and network with professional librarians to create life-lasting personal and professional connections. Intended to foster professional development, the fellowship is tailored to each fellow's area of interest. Bitner Research Fellows are provided with exposure to Cornell Law Library's excellent resources, and the expertise of its professional librarians, while learning about advanced legal research in a global context. Fellows are selected by the library education committee based upon the current needs of Cornell Law Library and upon the eligibility guidelines set forth below. Funding The Fellowship is made possible through an endowment in honour of the late Professor Harry Bitner, Cornell Law Librarian (196...

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This vacancy will be advertised in The West Australian on Saturday, 26 July. Lynne Lyon (Manager, Library and Information Services, Department of the Attorney General) has advised that the position has been vacant since early March but was caught up in the freeze on advertising of vacancies in the public sector. It is a senior librarian position (Specified Callings Level 3, $98,686 – $109,280) and is one of three Team Leader positions carrying responsibility for library and information services to a portfolio of clients. Lynne will be the contact person for any enquiries once the position is advertised.