Various posts on linked in about the meet.
As with the recently finished BIALL and US versions the topics are mainly AI centred and Lexis / West are the sponsors
So.. more of the same really.
On Linked In
After morning tea we had our second panel of the day on Law Reform and AI, facilitated by Sue Ann Yapp. The panellists Miriam Naomi Mochales, Laura Racky GAICD Racky and Dr Olivia Barr discussed topics from how democracy, social contracts and technology merge together, is our law reform framework equipped to handle the fast pace change in technology and finally Dr Olivia gave us all the shout out we needed by stating that her undergraduates said in regards to research “we learnt way more from Gemma Walsh than AI!”
Our final keynote of the conference was Emily Knowles who helped us think about what energises and depletes us, how we can self check in and how to think about what levels of stress we can individually cope with. Emily also gave us so many resources to help ourselves and our clients work on their wellbeing!
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Our first talk of the conference was Robyn Annear who gave us a wonderful “seated walking tour” around the laneways close to the conference venue. From Langs Lane to the Supreme Court and views of St James Cathedral to Chancery Lane and Bank place we got an hour long visual tour through the histories of these laneways. What a way to kick off the conference!
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Our last two sessions of the conference were two panels full of experts! The first of the two AI Literacy and Tools had a range of participants from barristers, senior lecturers, Juris Doctor candidates and solicitors. This panel discussed the impact AI is having on the courts, being cautiously confident using AI, who is responsible for teaching AI literacy and bridging the gap between university and junior graduates – solidifying your fundamental legal skills and applying them every time you use AI.
The final panel of the day (and session of the conference!) was a wonderful session discussing different career paths. Adaptability and practicality were key themes highlighted that we all have to have as law librarians. Connections we have with those in our profession are vital to helping us tackle problems and share experiences. It was also wonderful to have students on the panel to discuss their experiences going between study and workplace librarianship.
more at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-law-librarians-association/posts/?feedView=all
