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Legal Research Plus

Legal Research Plus

By Paul Lomio, Erika V. Wayne, Kate, Wilko and George Wilson. The authors are law librarians and advanced legal research instructors at Stanford Law School.

http://legalresearchplus.com
Rank this Week: 269

Legal Scholarship Blog

Legal Scholarship Blog

Features law-related calls for papers, conferences and workshops. From the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the University of Washington School of Law.

http://legalscholarshipblog.com
  • Sep 12

    September 12, 2012 Colloquia/Workshop

    September 12, 2012 Colloquia/Workshop
    Alabama Nuno Garoupa (Illinois) Albany James T. Gathii Faculty Workshop Series – Sheldon Halpern, Hon. Harold R. Tyler Jr. Chair in Law and Technology (Albany)
  • Sep 11

    September 11, 2012 Colloquia/Workshop

    September 11, 2012 Colloquia/Workshop
    Chicago Law Public Law and Legal Theory Workshop – Darrell A.H. Miller(Cincinnati Law) Cornell Law Asma Barlas (Ithaca College)
  • Sep 10

    September 10, 2012 Colloquia/Workshop

    September 10, 2012 Colloquia/Workshop
    Columbia Law Mark J. Osiel (Iowa Law) presents Rights to Do Grave Wrong – paper is not publicly available Georgia Law Jamal Greene (Columbia Law)
Rank this Week: 6

Lex Scripta

Lex Scripta

From the Dallas Association of Law Librarians.

http://dallnet.blogspot.com/
  • May 14

    Bloomberg and privacy breach

    Bloomberg and privacy breach
    I've seen a lot of buzz about Bloomberg terminals and reporters seeing customer information. Jean O'Grady has a good summary of the issue at http://deweybstrategic.blogspot.com/2013/05/bloomberg-law-not-impacted-by-bloomberg.html, and goes on…
  • May 8

    RSS reader

    RSS reader
    I am going to be testing out two possible replacements for Google Reader for my RSS feed browsing. Both will ask for permission to access your Google account to pull in your current list of feeds, then import it into their system.The first,…
  • Apr 26

    Copyright reform?

    Copyright reform?
    Article from Ars Technica web site with proposals for copyright reform. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/04/five-ways-congress-should-improve-the-copyright-system/Suggested improvements:Bring proportionality back to copyright…
Rank this Week: 99

Librarian on the Edge

Librarian on the Edge

Thoughts on all things digital from the Assistant Director of Technical Services for Library Systems at New York Law School's Mendik Library.

http://librariansonedge.blogspot.com
  • May 4

    Now you see it.....

    Now you see it.....
    From about 2002 until the time I left in 2009, I created a program of digitization at the Bernhard Library of Quinnipiac University. First we did Connecticut history titles, and then public domain titles from the Great Hunger Room collection…
  • Dec 5

    Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water

    Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water
       My retirement as such only lasted 3 months and one week. Starting next week, I will be working for the College of New Rochelle as a half-time special projects librarian. When they first wrote me about the need for this position,…
  • Sep 21

    Three weeks ago, I ended a 46 year run of…

    Three weeks ago, I ended a 46 year run of working in libraries. Retirement was inspired by reaching full retirement age of 66, and not wanting to make the three hour a day commute to the city for another winter.
Rank this Week: 3765

Library Boy

Library Boy

Features legal research news. By Michel-Adrien Sheppard.

http://micheladrien.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    CLA Government Library Network Interview With Jason Reid, Public Works and Government Services Canada

    CLA Government Library Network Interview With Jason Reid, Public Works and Government Services Canada
    The CLA Government Library and Information Management Professionals Network, part of the Canadian Library Association (CLA), has launched 13 Questions With..., a series on its website that profiles a member of the Canadian library and IM…
  • May 21

    Handbook for Police and Crown Prosecutors on Criminal Harassment

    Handbook for Police and Crown Prosecutors on Criminal Harassment
    This week's issue of the Weekly Checklist of Canadian Government Publications lists the Handbook for Police and Crown Prosecutors on Criminal Harassment: "Criminal harassment, which includes 'stalking,' is a crime. While many crimes are…
  • May 20

    Spring 2013 Issue of Law Library Journal Now Available

    Spring 2013 Issue of Law Library Journal Now Available
    The Spring 2013 issue of Law Library Journal is available on the website of the American Association of Law Libraries.Among the many articles, the following attracted my attention:Training in FCIL Librarianship for Tomorrow’s World (by…
Rank this Week: 37

Library Consumer Advocacy Caucus

Library Consumer Advocacy Caucus

Law librarians and legal information vendors seeking to restore fair and competitve legal information markets in the U.S.

http://libraryconsumeradvocacy.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 2408

Library etc.

Library etc.

Covers Web 2.0 and libraries.

http://neilstewart.wordpress.com
  • Feb 1

    Fame at last

    Fame at last
    I am published! This article really annoyed me, so I sent a letter into the Guardian, and they published it. I didn’t even think to check yesterday, but my brother texted me this morning to ask if it was me. Fame at last!
  • Jan 9

    Spotify

    Spotify
    I’ve recently received an invite to Spotify, a music service which allows you to stream tracks and albums in full, as often as you like, and for free (bar some advertising, which I haven’t actually been subject to yet).
  • Dec 24

    Best music of 2008, a list

    Best music of 2008, a list
    Hello all! I’m spending a lazy Chrismas Eve afternoon in front of the telly, after a fairly traumatic visit to the supermarket at lunchtime. With time on my hands and thoughts turning towards the end of the year, I thought I would round up…
Rank this Week: 4771

Library Laws

Library Laws

By Tom Boone.

http://tomboone.com/library-laws
  • Dec 31

    Best books I read in 2010

    Best books I read in 2010
    December 31, 2010 7:33pmEarlier today I finished reading "Holidays on Ice" by David Sedaris, bringing my total books read in 2010 to 26. I set an ambitious goal of 39 for myself this year and fell well short. But 26 matches my total from…
  • Dec 8

    From interface to extinction: law school librarians beyond Thunderdome

    From interface to extinction: law school librarians beyond Thunderdome
    December 8, 2010 10:46amOn Friday's episode of "Law Librarian Conversations," I'll be on a panel featuring Ed Walters (CEO, Fastcase) and Jason Wilson (Vice President, Jones McClure Publishing) discussing the future of interface design f
  • Nov 17

    One status update that will get me to hide you on Facebook... or not

    One status update that will get me to hide you on Facebook... or not
    November 17, 2010 11:58amThere is no wrong way to use Facebook.
Rank this Week: 3090

Library News

Library News

Discusses current news and events at Rutgers School of Law Library-Newark.

http://law-library.rutgers.edu/blog/
  • May 1

    New Books Received in April 2013

    New Books Received in April 2013
    The Law Library's Selected New Books for April 2013 includes books about capital punishment, human rights, intellectual property, international law, and several other topics. Also posted is a list of Selected Acquisitions in the Gottfredson…
  • Mar 29

    New Books received in March 2013

    New Books received in March 2013
    The Law Library's Selected New Books list for March 2013 includes several works on constitutional law, corporate governance, gender and law, human rights, international law, Islamic law, legal education, legislation, and philosophy of law,…
  • Mar 1

    New Books Received in February 2013

    New Books Received in February 2013
    The Law Library's Selected New Books list for last month includes Justice Sotomayor's autobiography, works on affirmative action, appellate courts, election law, donor-conceived families, intellectual property, cybersecurity, employee…
Rank this Week: 738

Library Stuff

Library Stuff

Dedicated to resources for keeping current and professional development. From Information Today, Inc.

http://www.librarystuff.net
  • May 21

    ARL Releases RLI 280 on OERs, E-Book Licensing, Research Library Trend

    ARL Releases RLI 280 on OERs, E-Book Licensing, Research Library Trend
    “ARL has published Research Library Issues (RLI) no. 280, which features articles on open educational resources (OERs) as an alternative to traditional textbooks, ARL’s e-book licensing effort, and research library trends as…
  • May 21

    Knight Foundation Strengthens Support for Television News Research Service

    Knight Foundation Strengthens Support for Television News Research Service
    “Thanks to a recent $1 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, we will be expanding our TV News Search & Borrow service that enables everyone to search, quote and borrow U.S. television news programs. Launched…
  • May 21

    New Research Tools Kick Up Dust in Archive

    New Research Tools Kick Up Dust in Archive
    “Seated recently in the special collections room at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology library, Anders Fernstedt raced through an imposing set of yellowing articles and correspondence. Several years ago Mr. Fernstedt, an…
Rank this Week: 158

Library technican dialog

Library technican dialog

Covers marketing, networking, and professional development for law librarians.

http://brendawoa.wordpress.com
  • May 6

    Tech tip

    Tech tip
    We are all geeks as we play with electronic devices. But somewhere along the way we became impatient. David Pogue shares tech tips aimed at a beginner audience: Did you pick up a few tricks? I like space bar for scrolling — news to me.…
  • Apr 24

    Study with Ebook

    Study with Ebook
    You need training for ebooks? It’s so easy to use. That is a typical response to researching with ebooks. This is not an article about leisure reading of ebooks. Fundamentally the process of studying or researching ebooks is a different…
  • Apr 9

    Computers in Libraries 2013

    Computers in Libraries 2013
    Computers in Libraries (CIL2013) is one of those conferences that I’ve always wanted to go to, but will probably never get to. View the archives of posts  here. I especially liked Metrics, Value and Funding with…
Rank this Week: 2228

Library Updates

Library Updates

From the Paul L. Boley Law Library at the Lewis & Clark Law School.

http://lawlib.lclark.edu/updates
  • Nov 21

    Thanksgiving Hours at the Library

    Thanksgiving Hours at the Library
    The Law Library will be open on Thanksgiving from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, the reference desk will not be staffed either day.
  • Nov 13

    Win an Exam Survival Kit

    Win an Exam Survival Kit
    Three lucky Boley Law Library Facebook fans will win an exam survival kit featuring tea, snacks, essential study supplies and stress relief playdough. All you have to do is be a fan (and a current Lewis & Clark Law School student).
  • Nov 8

    Reference Desk Closed Saturday Nov. 10

    Reference Desk Closed Saturday Nov. 10
    The Law Library reference desk will be closed Saturday, November 10. If you have any questions please send them to our reference email account, lawlib@lclark.edu. We'll be sure to get back to you no later than Monday.
Rank this Week: 2607

LibraryLaw Blog

LibraryLaw Blog

Covers issues concerning libraries and the law. By Peter Hirtle, Raizel Liebler, Mary Minow and Susan Nevelow Mart.

http://blog.librarylaw.com/librarylaw/
  • Apr 18

    Digital First Sale - TIME TO SPEAK OUT - SIGN (CLICK) THIS

    Digital First Sale - TIME TO SPEAK OUT - SIGN (CLICK) THIS
    If you read about the Redigi decision, you know that a court has ruled against COPY AND DELETE. Yes, you can't buy an mp3, make a copy to sell (or give away under the same logic) and then delete your...
  • Apr 17

    Pass this on - new copyright petition (short deadline to get 100K signatures)

    Pass this on - new copyright petition (short deadline to get 100K signatures)
    From techdirt comments: A HUGE thanks for pointing this out, Mike! If anyone needs a (public domain) letter about this to send to your friends, here you go: Are you tired of having fan sites taken down by cease and...
  • Apr 15

    tinyurl/recastcopyright

    tinyurl/recastcopyright
    We made a tinyurl so it doesn't break at the line return. tinyurl/recastcopyright So sign it. They need an insane number of signatures - 100,000. But if we can get that, it will show that reasonable users are flexing their...
Rank this Week: 1450

LLNE News

LLNE News

Features member news, LLNE updates, and tips on technology. By the editors of the LLNE News.

http://llne.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 15

    LLNE Fall Meeting 2012: eBooks Revolution

    LLNE Fall Meeting 2012: eBooks Revolution
    Harvard Law School will be hosting the LLNE annual Fall Meeting on Friday, December 7th, 2012. For more details, agenda, speakers, and registration information, please go to the meeting website. 
  • Jul 13

    New slate of candidates for LLNE Executive Board

    New slate of candidates for LLNE Executive Board
    The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following slate of officers for the coming year.VP/President Elect: Barbara Schneider from the MA Trial Court Law Libraries (one year term)Secretary: Nicole Dyszlewski, Senior Law Librarian…
  • Jul 1

    There are still tickets to the Boston Red…

    There are still tickets to the Boston Red Sox vs. the Toronto Blue Jays during AALL in Boston! 
Rank this Week: 2035

lo-fi librarian

lo-fi librarian

Features a legal librarian's musings.

http://www.my-rss.co.uk/rss.php?feed=217
  • Apr 21

    A Twitter Dissertation (exceeds 140 characters)

    A Twitter Dissertation (exceeds 140 characters)
    Twitter: Expressions of the Whole Self - An investigation into user appropriation of a web-based communications platform, MSc Dissertation Edward Mischaud (LSEs Department of Media and Communications). This paper's overarching objective…
  • Apr 21

    LexisNexis Butterworths Revamp

    LexisNexis Butterworths Revamp
    Enhancements to LNB are due to take effect in Spring 2008 (is it Spring yet? B-r-r-r!) They are said to include: New cleaner, simpler homepages for legal and tax users A new dedicated URL for tax users Favourite sources easily accessed from…
  • Apr 20

    Insitelaw

    Insitelaw
    Charon QC, aka Mike Semple Piggot, has a new venture: Insitelaw newswire focusing on legal news and law blogs. The site features editorials, Charons famous podcasts, the daily 4 minute news podcasts and lots of links to legal news stories and…
Rank this Week: 3640

Lore Librarian

Lore Librarian

Coves library, law-library, web stuff, 2.0, and other random wafflings.

http://lorelibrarian.wordpress.com
  • May 20

    Interesting Things of the Week #175

    Interesting Things of the Week #175
    6 Quick Steps to Get Started with Google+ Digital Workplace 24 #dw24 - screenshots and recordings from last week’s sessions. The Usable Library Top 10 Everyday Life Hacks That Take 10 Seconds or Less Handy app - eyeReport:…
  • May 13

    Interesting Things of the Week #174

    Interesting Things of the Week #174
    Online anonymity to be confined to virtual history Photos of Abandoned ‘Star Wars’ Film Set Locations in Tunisia Hashtag Banner Software Development Top 30 Mistakes Give us the Mr Men version of history No excuse for boring an…
  • Apr 29

    Interesting Things of the Week #173

    Interesting Things of the Week #173
    Information may want to be free, but you’ll probably go to jail for helping it. Origami Book Art Display Mobile app turns iPhone into hearing aid 30 things to tell a book snob Kids read and write better on iPads: Swedish study Open…
Rank this Week: 1635

Massachusetts Law Updates

Massachusetts Law Updates

From the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries

http://masslawlib.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 29

    New SJC Rule Will Require Professionalism Course

    New SJC Rule Will Require Professionalism Course
    The SJC has issued new Rule 3:16: Practicing with Professionalism Course for New Lawyers. This rule is not effective until September 1, 2013, and applies only to attorneys admitted to the bar on or after that date.
  • Nov 29

    SJC Rules on Segregated Confinement

    SJC Rules on Segregated Confinement
    In LaChance v. Commissioner of Correction, decided November 27, the SJC concluded that more procedural safeguards are required for inmates being held in segregated confinement for a significant period of time. The court said, in part:
  • Nov 28

    PIRG'S 2012 Trouble in Toyland toy safety report.

    PIRG'S 2012 Trouble in Toyland toy safety report.
    http://bit.ly/WuyUky
Rank this Week: 958

Meg Kribble

Meg Kribble

Covers law librarianship and technology.

http://megkribble.net/
  • Apr 13

    Professor Katherine Porter on the CFPB

    Professor Katherine Porter on the CFPB
    I went to a great brownbag talk today by Professor Katherine Porter (visiting HLS this year from the University of Iowa) on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Because I know this is a topic of interest to many--and because I was…
  • Nov 3

    The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
    This is a quick post on a topic I intend to write about in more detail later.
  • Jul 19

    Lessons from AALL2010: Keep It Real, Vendor

    Lessons from AALL2010: Keep It Real, Vendor
    Imagine you're at the AALL 2050 Business Meeting in San Francisco, CA: A librarian no one in 2010 has met, because he hasn't started his career yet, presides as president. After the treasurer's report, it's time to award the president's…
Rank this Week: 3441

Mississippi College Law Library…

Mississippi College Law Library Blog

Covers library updates and legal news.

http://mclawlib.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 29

    Minor Library Construction

    Minor Library Construction
    The library will be undergoing some minor renovations over the next day or two and will not be the quite place with which you are familiar. We are installing some power outlets in the floor on the 2nd floor of the library ease of patron…
  • Jul 6

    Bar Studying Extended Hour

    Bar Studying Extended Hour
    O.k., breaking news is a bit of overkill but the library is going to stay open with some slightly extended hours on the weekend - 12-6 on Saturday and Sunday - the weekends of July the 10/11, 17/18, and 24/25 for bar exam studiers.
  • Jul 2

    Pig Book

    Pig Book
    Today we pass along a non-"official" source that is from the Citizen's Against Waste. The Pig Book is a 60 page or so accounting of Congressional spending as determined by their editors.
Rank this Week: 3449

MoreUs Law Library Blawg

MoreUs Law Library Blawg

Official blawg of the Arthur J. Morris Law Library at the University of Virginia School of Law.

uvalaw.typepad.com/library/
  • May 14

    A Glimpse of the Past, A Peek at the Future

    A Glimpse of the Past, A Peek at the Future
    For the first time, the annual Alumni Reunions Weekend program included a program by Law Library. Last Saturday in the library’s Caplin Reading Room, staff members Philip Herrington, Elizabeth Ladner, and Kristin Jensen presented…
  • Apr 29

    Exam Tuesday (4/30): Grilled Cheese for Hungry Law Student

    Exam Tuesday (4/30): Grilled Cheese for Hungry Law Student
    Hungry law students are invited to stop by MyLab on Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. for a grilled cheese study break. Librarians Ben Doherty and Micheal Klepper will flip sandwiches until 7 p.m. or for as long as the cheesy goodness lasts. The…
  • Apr 2

    Succeed by Design! Schedule a Research Consultation

    Succeed by Design! Schedule a Research Consultation
    The first step to success with a research paper assignment is to develop a research strategy. What resources are available to help you choose a good topic? Once you’ve found a topic, how do you locate the best sources for research on…
Rank this Week: 2813

Moritz Legal Information Blog

Moritz Legal Information Blog

Legal information and research resouces. By the Michael E. Moritz Law Library at Ohio State University.

http://moritzlegalinformation.blogspot.com/
  • May 20

    Spock Cited

    Spock Cited
    Law Librarian Blog suggested a great paper topic: how many times has Spock been cited in judicial opinions? The question is based on a Wall Street Journal article which cites the most recent example. If this type of paper is up your alley,…
  • May 17

    Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition

    Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition
    Pixar is working on a film with the theme or subject Dia de los Muertos, the Mexian holiday honoring the deceased. As film companies typically do, Disney, Pixar's parent company, applied for trademarks using the anticipated name of the film…
  • May 16

    Naked TSA Protester Fights Fine

    Naked TSA Protester Fights Fine
    We have talked in the past about TSA lawsuits, but suing is not the only way travellers have expressed their displeasure at the TSA. Last April, John Brennan took off all his clothes at the TSA checkpoint in Portland, as a protest against…
Rank this Week: 170

National Indian Law Library --…

National Indian Law Library -- News

Covers Native American legal issues, published by the National Indian Law Library, a public law library devoted to federal Indian and tribal law.

http://nilllibrary.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    New Online Resource Assists in Implementing VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)

    New Online Resource Assists in Implementing VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
    The Tribal Law & Policy Institute recently released a web page with information about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how it applies to tribes.  VAWA was reauthorized on March 7, 2013, with the inclusion of Title IX –…
  • May 17

    NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/17

    NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/17
    * U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htmCases featured:Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. U.S. (tribal lands)Cahto Tribe of Laytonville Rancheria v. Dutschke (disenrollment)* U.S. Federal…
  • May 10

    Updated Indian Law News Bulletin; Ongoing Native Land Law CLE Serie

    Updated Indian Law News Bulletin; Ongoing Native Land Law CLE Serie
    * News Bulletin  http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htmIn the "Health & Welfare" section we include an article describing some of the changes and benefits of the Affordable Healthcare Act for tribes.Native Land…
Rank this Week: 172

Nevada Supreme Court Library

Nevada Supreme Court Library

Covers legal research tips. By Paula Doty and Christine Timko.

http://nvsctlawlib.blogspot.com/
  • May 16

    ABA Journal Article: Are digitization and budget cuts compromising history?

    ABA Journal Article: Are digitization and budget cuts compromising history?
    There's an interesting piece on efforts to digitize and authenticate legal materials - including the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act - in this month's issue of the ABA Journal:  While librarians see an enormous…
  • May 15

    Netgallery

    Netgallery
    Netgallery is a great service for librarians and reviewers to get a look at new title descriptions and to request digital copies for reviews.(https://www.netgalley.com/)
  • May 14

    Treatise Spotlight: Judicial Puzzles, Gathered from the State Trials by John Paget

    Treatise Spotlight: Judicial Puzzles, Gathered from the State Trials by John Paget
    The following is a guest post by our cataloger, Ann.While barcoding a section of books, I came across this little gem.  It is not in the best of condition so I am moving it to the rare book room where it will have an easier life. …
Rank this Week: 1130

New Jersey Law Librarians…

New Jersey Law Librarians Association (NJLLA)

Features New Jersey law library news.

http://njlla.org/
  • Apr 29

    2013 Annual Business Meeting & AALL Visit

    2013 Annual Business Meeting & AALL Visit
    [ May 15, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] New Jersey Law Librarians Association 2013 Annual Business Meeting & AALL Visit Wednesday, May 15, 2013 NJLLA Flyer for 2013 Annual Meeting Program Description:      AALL Update…
  • Mar 27

    April Meeting: Feeling Good about Medical Legal Research

    April Meeting: Feeling Good about Medical Legal Research
    [ April 18, 2013; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] New Jersey Law Librarians Association April Meeting Feeling Good About Medical Legal Research Presented by Caroline Young, NJLLA Vice-President/President-Elect & Reference and Technology Librarian,…
  • Mar 12

    Announcement: Apply for the NJLLA 2013 AALL Meeting Grant

    Announcement: Apply for the NJLLA 2013 AALL Meeting Grant
    NJLLA 2013 AALL Meeting Grant Application Please consider applying for the 2013 NJLLA Grant to attend the AALL Annual Meeting in  Seattle, WA – July 13 – 16, 2013 Applications and Essays must be submitted by April 15,…
Rank this Week: 3789

New York Supreme Court Criminal…

New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library

News and information gateway to web based services provided by the New York State Supreme Court Criminal Term Library in New York County.

http://crimlawlib.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 87

News from Drake Law Library

News from Drake Law Library

Covers library news.

http://drakelawlibrary.wordpress.com
  • Apr 11

    Celebrate National Library Week – April 11-15

    Celebrate National Library Week – April 11-15
    This year’s theme is “Create your own story @ Your Library”. Students can create their own story this week by winning the top raffle prize a Kindle! Win extra raffle tickets by stopping in the library to match your favorite professor…
  • Nov 18

    Take the Government Printing Office User Survey

    Take the Government Printing Office User Survey
    The Government Printing Office (GPO) is conducting a survey to find out how satisfied people are with the collections and services being offered to them through the Federal Depository Library Program, of which Drake Law Library is a…
  • Oct 20

    Drake Law Library is Now Mobile

    Drake Law Library is Now Mobile
    We are happy to announce the launch of the Drake Law Library mobile Web site at http://www.law.drake.edu/library/m/. Users will be able to link to the hours, directions, library contact information (phone, email, text messaging), databases…
Rank this Week: 4585

Nota Bibliothecae

Nota Bibliothecae

From the Zimmerman Law Library at the University of Dayton School of Law.

http://notabibliothecae.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 21

    Drones v. Privacy

    Drones v. Privacy
    The use of drones by the military has become increasingly prevalent in the United States’ conflicts in the Middle East.  However, with the cost of these “unmanned aerial systems”, there is now talk about potential use…
  • Jan 17

    Potential Challenges to New Gun Control Agenda

    Potential Challenges to New Gun Control Agenda
    Yesterday, President Obama announced, in response to the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, his plans to curb gun violence.  In setting forth his agenda, the President is asking Congress to renew a ban on the sale of assault…
  • Dec 13

    Sexual Orientation Questions on College Application Questionnaire

    Sexual Orientation Questions on College Application Questionnaire
    In a move that many may find controversial, the University of Iowa is beginning to ask students about their sexual orientation and gender identity; the University of Iowa is the first public U.S. university to begin asking such…
Rank this Week: 600

novalawcity

novalawcity

Adventures in law and technology at the Shepard Broad Law Center of Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

http://nsulaw.typepad.com/novalawcity/
  • Aug 17

    Novalawcity is moving!

    Novalawcity is moving!
    Novalawcity is moving over to Wordpress as of 8/17/2011.   Please join us over at: http://nsulltc.wordpress.com/ to continue our discussion.
  • Aug 10

    Office of the Law Revision Counsel wants YOU!

    Office of the Law Revision Counsel wants YOU!
    The Office of the Law Revision Counsel is seeking comments on the new beta version of its website for the U.S. Code. The Office is looking for feedback from law librarians and members of the public about the site’s features, content, and…
  • Jun 24

    Getting to know LLTC: Mitch Silverman (addendum)

    Getting to know LLTC: Mitch Silverman (addendum)
    Wups--I forgot to post my picture with my blog profile! Here's me, the day my bright, shiny new nameplate was first put up.
Rank this Week: 1706

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall…

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall Law School Library Blog

Covers developments in legal information and legal information technologies for research and practice.

http://libblog.osgoode.yorku.ca
  • May 20

    Recent Acquisitions, May 13 – May 17, 2013

    Recent Acquisitions, May 13 – May 17, 2013
    22 new acquisitions in Osgoode Hall Law School Library, including 13 from 2013: The art of the real estate deal Lipson, Barry, 1936- HD 1375 L56 2011 The art of the real estate deal / Barry D. Lipson. Toronto : … Continue reading…
  • May 17

    Summer viewing, Part 1

    Summer viewing, Part 1
    Now that exams are done and the summer has started (never mind the hail last Sunday), it is an opportunity for a collective exhale and a chance to mentally re-calibrate before starting all over again in September (or before going…
  • May 17

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31
    The Law Library is pleased to offer a Quicklaw and LexisNexisAcademic refresher session for Research Assistants on Friday May 31, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in Room 2003. Quicklaw training will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed ……
Rank this Week: 741

Ohio Legal Research Blog

Ohio Legal Research Blog

By Kathy Hall, Melanie Putnam and Susan Schaefgen.

http://ohiolegalblog.blogspot.com/
  • Oct 26

    Lawriter sold to SSN Holdings Inc.

    Lawriter sold to SSN Holdings Inc.
    The legal research provider, Lawriter LLC, has been acquired by SSN Holdings Inc. Lawriter became a subsidiary of Collexis Holdings in early 2008. According to a Sept. 6, 2009 blog post on The Cottonboll Conspiracy:
  • Oct 28

    Report on invasive species in Ohio

    Report on invasive species in Ohio
    The Union of Concerned Scientists ha
  • Oct 24

    Judgepedia

    Judgepedia
    Judgepedia is a wiki encyclopedia about judges and courts, brought to you by the same sponsors of
Rank this Week: 2419

Old Fox's KM blotter

Old Fox's KM blotter

Covers knowledge management.

http://0ldfox.blogspot.com/
  • May 12

    Charity...

    Charity...
    A Dublin lawyer died in poverty and many barristers of the city subscribed to a fund for his funeral. The Lord Chief Justice of Orbury was asked to donate a shilling. "Only a shilling?" said the Justice, "Only a shilling to bury an…
  • May 11

    "A Religion of Peace"

    "A Religion of Peace"
    linkBattle of GaoFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia  (Redirected from Islamist destruction of Timbuktu heritage sites)Battle of GaoPart of the 2012 Northern Mali conflictDate26–27 June…
  • May 10

    Interstate Sales Tax

    Interstate Sales Tax
    https://www.nointernetsalestax.com/http://dmaaction.channeldemocracy.com/alert/view/711http://thedma.org/2013/04/23/dma-urges-senate-to-vote-against-internet-sales-tax-bill/cal thomasheritagehoovercatoatr
Rank this Week: 1799

Oregon Legal Research

Oregon Legal Research

Features information about and links to Oregon Legal Research resources, in addition to comments about cases, statutes, and interesting events in the world of legal research and law libraries. By Laura Orr.

http://blog.oregonlegalresearch.com
  • May 20

    Track Bills Signed into Law by Oregon Governor Kitzaber

    Track Bills Signed into Law by Oregon Governor Kitzaber
    Visit the Bills Signed 2013 link at the Oregon Governor’s website. You can also click on the “Bills Signed by Governor Kitzhaber (2013)” line for a full view of the data-set. (This link may change over time. If so, visit…
  • May 20

    Read the Contract! Database and eBook Licensing for Libraries and Law Firm

    Read the Contract! Database and eBook Licensing for Libraries and Law Firm
    Library (and law firm) database (and eBook) licensing can be tricky, to put it mildly. There are hundreds, thousands even, of fee-based subscription databases used by lawyers, legal researchers, librarians, historians, etc.  If you need…
  • May 16

    Oregon Lawyers and Clients with Hearing Impairment: What is the Law?

    Oregon Lawyers and Clients with Hearing Impairment: What is the Law?
    A recent Oregon Law Practice Management (OLPM) blog post on this subject is one place to begin reading about this subject, including brief discussions of the duties of public defenders and other government attorneys and private attorneys and…
Rank this Week: 135

Oregon Legal Research

Oregon Legal Research

Features news, tips, and information about Oregon legal research.

http://blog.oregonlegalresearch.com/
  • May 20

    Track Bills Signed into Law by Oregon Governor Kitzaber

    Track Bills Signed into Law by Oregon Governor Kitzaber
    Visit the Bills Signed 2013 link at the Oregon Governor’s website. You can also click on the “Bills Signed by Governor Kitzhaber (2013)” line for a full view of the data-set. (This link may change over time. If so, visit…
  • May 20

    Read the Contract! Database and eBook Licensing for Libraries and Law Firm

    Read the Contract! Database and eBook Licensing for Libraries and Law Firm
    Library (and law firm) database (and eBook) licensing can be tricky, to put it mildly. There are hundreds, thousands even, of fee-based subscription databases used by lawyers, legal researchers, librarians, historians, etc.  If you need…
  • May 16

    Oregon Lawyers and Clients with Hearing Impairment: What is the Law?

    Oregon Lawyers and Clients with Hearing Impairment: What is the Law?
    A recent Oregon Law Practice Management (OLPM) blog post on this subject is one place to begin reading about this subject, including brief discussions of the duties of public defenders and other government attorneys and private attorneys and…
Rank this Week: 3960

Out of the Jungle

Out of the Jungle

Thoughts on the present and future of legal information, legal research, and legal education. From Jim Milles, BJ Kaufman, Betsy McKenzie, Linda Ryan, Marie S. Newman, Greg Laughlin, Ann Puckett, Gail Daly and Jacqueline Cantwell.

http://outofthejungle.blogspot.com/
  • May 20

    Wiring the future

    Wiring the future
    The Boston Globe for May 19 had an interesting article in the Ideas section, "The Too-Smart City" by Courtney Humphries, in print at pp . K1, 4-5. The article looks at the amazing new ideas that city planners and technologists are coming up…
  • May 17

    New Student Loan Bills in Committee - Watch Out!

    New Student Loan Bills in Committee - Watch Out!
    On July 1, 2013, the interest rates on student loans is scheduled to double, from from the current 3.4% to 6.8%.   The House Education and Workforce Committee, controlled by Republicans, passed HR 1911,out of committee to the…
  • May 4

    CERN celebrates 20 years of the World Wide Web

    CERN celebrates 20 years of the World Wide Web
    CERN is where the Web was actually invented by Tim Berners-Lee, and they are celebrating it's 20th birthday this year.  See their website here.They also give a link to the document by which CERN put the Web into the public domain on…
Rank this Week: 204

Pace Law Library Blog

Pace Law Library Blog

Covers criminal law, environmental law, immigration law, international law, law and technology, as well as special posts for law students, legal research and writing, and professional responsibility.

http://library.blogs.law.pace.edu/
  • May 20

    International Criminal Tribunals: Visual Overview

    International Criminal Tribunals: Visual Overview
    Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law has launched its new visual overview of the international criminal tribunals, in which it provid[es] an introduction to the work of the international tribunals and the…
  • May 15

    Thank You to Pace Law School’s Class of 2013

    Thank You to Pace Law School’s Class of 2013
    The Pace Law School Class of 2013 honored Pace Law Library with the Outstanding Departmental Award during commencement on May 14, 2013.  Marie Stefanini Newman (pictured), Professor of Law and Library Director, accepted the award on…
  • May 10

    Case Law Citators Compared

    Case Law Citators Compared
    Internet for Lawyers, an online CLE hub providing continuing education for lawyers, has made available their 2012 comparison of citators that compares the citator service capability of Google Scholar, Fastcase, Casemaker, LexisNexis,…
Rank this Week: 1547

Pace Law Library Podcasts

Pace Law Library Podcasts

Law related talks from the Pace community.

http://pacelawlibrary.classcaster.net/
  • Mar 12

    Ms. Priya Rai on Access to Indian Digital Legal Information

    Ms. Priya Rai on Access to Indian Digital Legal Information
    In July 2012, the Foreign, Comparative and International Law Special Interest Section (FCIL-SIS) of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) presented a program at the annual conference in Boston, MA titled Access…
  • Dec 21

    Pace Investor Rights Clinic: Modest Means New Yorkers Have a Pro Bono Advocate in Wall Street Dispute

    Pace Investor Rights Clinic: Modest Means New Yorkers Have a Pro Bono Advocate in Wall Street Dispute
    Hello! For our last podcast of the year 2012, the Library is proud to feature one of our John Jay Legal Services clinical programs – Pace Investor Rights Clinic, also known as PIRC. With the leadership, mentoring, and support of…
  • Jun 4

    Bookbag to Briefcase 2012

    Bookbag to Briefcase 2012
    The fourth annual Bookbag to Briefcase program was held on April 11, 2012 at 3:00 pm at the Pace Law Library, offering a wide range of tips and tricks to students on how to succeed in a law firm environment. Students attended this…
Rank this Week: 3744

Pappas Law Library Blog

Pappas Law Library Blog

From the Boston University School of Law.

http://bulawinteractive.org/libraryblog/
  • May 17

    Fighting the Effects of Information Overload

    Fighting the Effects of Information Overload
    A study in 2007 found the average person encounters approximately 174 newspapers worth of data every day.  With all of that information coming in, we are constantly making decisions about what is and is not worth remembering, and the…
  • May 13

    Studying for the Bar Exam

    Studying for the Bar Exam
    If you’re taking the bar exam this summer, the thick books are probably already at your house.  Hundreds and hundreds of pages, how are you going to learn all of that material?  Answer: you’re not.  The key to not…
  • May 9

    Shepard’

    Shepard’
    The first citator was published by Frank Shepard in 1875. Shepard initially published his citation lists in the form of “adhesive annotations” that were pasted directly to the first page of the case in print. The annotation listed…
Rank this Week: 1819

Podcasts at Rutgers School of Law…

Podcasts at Rutgers School of Law - Newark

Audio and Video broadcasts of interesting lectures and events taking place at Rutgers School of Law in Newark, New Jersey.

http://law-library.rutgers.edu/feeds/podcast.php
  • Oct 3

    The Rehnquist Legacy in Criminal Procedure

    The Rehnquist Legacy in Criminal Procedure
    Robert A. Lucas, Professor of Law at the University of Indiana Law School (Bloomington), was the featured speaker on this program. Prof. Bradley has recently edited a collection of essays entitled “The Rehnquist Legacy,”…
  • Oct 3

    The Rehnquist Legacy in Criminal Procedure

    The Rehnquist Legacy in Criminal Procedure
    Robert A. Lucas, Professor of Law at the University of Indiana Law School (Bloomington), was the featured speaker on this program. Prof. Bradley has recently edited a collection of essays entitled “The Rehnquist Legacy,”…
  • May 22

    New Jersey Law Librarians Association 2007 Annual Business Meeting and Program Part two

    New Jersey Law Librarians Association 2007 Annual Business Meeting and Program Part two
    Our meeting venue, Liberty Hall, is acclaimed as a New Jersey treasure, a gift of history from the Kean family. Our speaker, Mark Lender, history professor at Kean, is working on the recent George Washington letter discovery. Read more about…
Rank this Week: 47

Quo Vadis?

Quo Vadis?

Official blog of the Rutgers School of Law-Camden Law Library, bringing you information on law school and law library news and events, community news, and general reference information.

http://camdenlaw.wordpress.com/
  • Apr 30

    Discounts on Hardware and Software Purchase

    Discounts on Hardware and Software Purchase
      As you may know, computer software and hardware vendors offer discounts on some of their products for currently registered students and faculty of academic institutions. Current Rutgers Law students and faculty have access to…
  • Apr 24

    Skills Video

    Skills Video
    Whether you’re looking to improve your performance for your next trial advocacy try-out or competition, or you’re preparing for a career in litigation, a little extra practice and preparation can go a long way. After all, practice…
  • Apr 17

    Google for Lawyers is on Reserve!

    Google for Lawyers is on Reserve!
    Most of us use Google or some other search engine nearly every day to look up anything and everything for our personal and professional needs and curiosities.  With all that use, it’s easy to think of yourself as an expert, even if…
Rank this Week: 3516

Regent Law Library

Regent Law Library

Features library and legal news.

http://regentlawlibrary.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 29

    Easter Weekend Hour

    Easter Weekend Hour
    Law Library hours for this weekend are as follows: Friday, March 29--closed Saturday, March 30--8 am until 6 pm Sunday, March 31--closed Regular hours resume on Monday, April 1. Happy Easter!
  • Mar 28

    Law Library New Chair Delivery Monday April 1!

    Law Library New Chair Delivery Monday April 1!
    Law Library New Chair Delivery on Monday, April 1! This is no joke! The Law Library will be a noiser than normal place on Monday, April 1 as we welcome a delivery of 300 new chairs. Please excuse the disruption, and stay…
  • Mar 1

    Spring Break!

    Spring Break!
    The Law Library will be operating on an abbreviated schedule during Spring Break. March 3:           2:00 pm --8:00 pm March 4-8:       7:30 am--10:00 pm March 9:           8:00…
Rank this Week: 2235

RIPS Law Librarian

RIPS Law Librarian

By the Research Instruction & Patron Services Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries.

http://ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/
  • Nov 13

    Reference Coaching for the Short Attention Span Patron

    Reference Coaching for the Short Attention Span Patron
    I blame Sesame Street. That is where it all began in the late 1960s. Short, bright, colorful, interesting presentations on numbers and letters for children.  Then there was MTV and VH1.  Short, bright colorful, interesting music for…
  • Oct 29

    Optimizing Research Guides for Usability

    Optimizing Research Guides for Usability
    Online Research Guides are proliferating. With the widespread adoption of LibGuides, it is easier than ever to develop a research guide that incorporates video, images, hyperlinks, and RSS feeds. By using a little “Advanced Common Sense”…
  • Oct 26

    Guiding Principles for Enhancing Classroom Experience

    Guiding Principles for Enhancing Classroom Experience
    It’s almost November. As thoughts turn toward the holiday season, I’m reminded that my first semester of teaching Legal Research is beginning to approach its final days. It’s been a tremendous learning experience for my students and for…
Rank this Week: 2700

Ross-Blakley Law Library Blog

Ross-Blakley Law Library Blog

Offers news, views, tips & tools to help you succeed in law school.

http://lawlibnews.blog.asu.edu
  • Feb 16

    Court Rules, Forms and Docket

    Court Rules, Forms and Docket
    Looking for online court rules, forms and dockets?  Check out this database from the Law Library Resource Xchange website, LLRX.com.  It contains more than 1,400 links to federal and state court rules, forms and dockets for all 50…
  • Feb 15

    Starting a research project

    Starting a research project
    It’s been my experience that most law students begin legal research projects by using Google or by searching a case law database on Westlaw or Lexis. That is NOT the best way to begin a legal research project. Your goal when you are doing…
  • Feb 12

    Bar Exam Prep Material

    Bar Exam Prep Material
    With the bar exam just weeks away, don’t foget about all the great bar prep materials the library has.  Check out our Bar Exam Resource Guide for a complete list of bar exam information and study aids.  Best of luck!
Rank this Week: 3388

Ross-Blakley Law Library Blog

Ross-Blakley Law Library Blog

Covers key legal-education, research, practice, and law-library news. From the John J. Ross-William C. Blakley Law Library of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

http://lawlibnews.lawnews-asu.org/
  • May 21

    Library Resources for Bar Exam Prep

    Library Resources for Bar Exam Prep
    For many law graduates, studying for the July bar exam has commenced.  We want to remind you that the Law Library is open to ASU law graduates studying for the bar and that there are a number of bar preparation materials in the Library…
  • May 7

    Library Intersession Hour

    Library Intersession Hour
    From May 8-May 26, the Law Library will be open Monday-Saturday, 8am-5pm. Have a great break!
  • May 6

    Research Resources for Summer Employment

    Research Resources for Summer Employment
    The final exam period comes to a close tomorrow, and many of you will soon be starting summer jobs.  The Law Library has compiled a Resources for Summer Associates guide to help you successfully navigate your summer employment. …
Rank this Week: 2178

Schaffer Law Library Blog

Schaffer Law Library Blog

Covers legal news, legal research, new books, and technology.

http://albanylawlibrary.wordpress.com
  • Aug 17

    Welcome New Students!

    Welcome New Students!
    The Schaffer Law Library would like to welcome the incoming 1Ls.  Please feel free to visit the library’s website to find great resources to help you in your first year courses.
  • Aug 10

    Governance and Social Development Resource Centre

    Governance and Social Development Resource Centre
    From the Centre’s website: “The document library is an up to date collection of the most credible publications available on governance, conflict and social development issues. It includes brief, policy-oriented summaries of each document…
  • Aug 10

    United States Code website

    United States Code website
    The House Law Revision Counsel has created a beta website for the United States Code.  Check it out and give them your feedback. Thanks to In Custodia Legis.
Rank this Week: 3438

Scholarly Communications @ Duke

Scholarly Communications @ Duke

Duke's source for advice and information about copyright and publication issues

http://library.duke.edu/blogs/scholcomm
  • May 7

    Finding out who your friends are

    Finding out who your friends are
    The period for filing amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs in the appellate phase of the Georgia State University copyright and fair use case has closed, so it is a good time to take stock of who has weighed in on each…
  • Apr 30

    Fair use for appropriation art

    Fair use for appropriation art
    A new ruling came out last week in one of the most interesting cases involving appropriation art, the ongoing dispute between photographer Patrick Cariou and appropriation artist Richard Prince.  I wrote about the unfortunate decision…
  • Apr 29

    Meet me at the intersection

    Meet me at the intersection
    In March the ACRL published a new White Paper on Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy: Creating Strategic Collaborations for a Changing Academic Environment which looks at the ways in which the dramatic changes…
Rank this Week: 1364