ALLA (WA) News Blog

In case you missed it, because I know I did, the Law Times Reports are at HeinOnline in their Law Journal Library. This old law report series is hard to find in print and difficult to copy when found as they are usually bound in large volumes. The coverage at HeinOnline covers the full run of this report which was 1859-1947. Thanks to Sky for the tip.

A Collection of Impossible Ideas - Copyright Law Are you interested in what copyright law could look like if we started with a blank slate? Free of treaty obligations, business models and politics, what might copyright law be like in the future if it were designed to further the public interest? Monash Law School would like to invite you to register for our 23 January complimentary webcast, facilitated by Dr Rebecca Giblin, Director of Graduate Studies at Monash Law School. Dr Giblin will present the results of ‘ a collection of impossible ideas’, a thought provoking project that explores how the law could better procure to creators the fruits of their labours, ensure better outcomes for the world’s most disadvantaged populations and solve orphan works. You’re invited you to take part in this special conversation by tuning in on 23 January. Can’t make the date? Everyone who registers will receive via email the full video, audio and slide deck of the presentation. So, if...

Legal Information Management Volume 16 / Issue 4, December 2016 Published Online in December 2016 Editorial Editorial David Wills Legal Information Management, Volume 16 / Issue 4 , December 2016, pp 205 - 205 doi: 10.1017/S1472669616000451 Published Online on 28 December 2016 Obituary Elaine Wintle 1953–2016 Legal Information Management, Volume 16 / Issue 4 , December 2016, pp 206 - 206 doi: 10.1017/S1472669616000463 Published Online on 28 December 2016 Law Librarianship: An Evolving Profession Up the Value Chain: Transition from Law Librarian to Research Analyst Helen Marshall, Kelly Taylor Legal Information Management, Volume 16 / Issue 4 , December 2016, pp 207 - 211 doi: 10.1017/S1472669616000475 Published Online on 28 December 2016 Embedded Legal Information Professionals: Challenges and Opportunities Peter Wilson, Cosmo Anderson Legal Information Management, Volume 16 / Issue 4 , December 2016, pp 212 - 218 doi: 10.1017/S1472669...

ALLA (WA) invites members, and any interested library professionals and students to... Save the Date! When:  19th May 2017 Where: State Library of Western Australia What: Library Leadership: A Celebration For: Everyone in libraries. Why:   A chance for the whole WA library sector to get together, discuss and explore what we have in common and how we can all positively influence our changing profession. Two pre-eminent leaders in their fields will be helping us to get the discussion going. This event has been organised as a joint project by representatives from LIS within WA, including ALLA (WA). With special thanks to the WA State Library of Western Australia for providing the venue and Kerry Smith for proposing the idea. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available.

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 .