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Vancouver Law Librarian Blog

Covers knowledge management, web development and law library management. By Steve Matthews.

http://vancouverlawlib.blogspot.com/

Apr 17
Quick View and the Cached Internet

Quick View and the Cached Internet

Google Quick View is intended to bring content to your smartphone in a fraction of the time. It's unclear whether QV is delivering some kind of cached page copy, but that's the assumption I'm making. The project is also still in experimental…
Mar 14
Google Reader Wasn't that Great Anyway

Google Reader Wasn't that Great Anyway

If you follow this blog, you likely already know two things before I write this post. First, my ongoing belief in the value of RSS technology for monitoring online publishing; and second, the coming demise of Google Reader. None of us have…
Mar 1
Quickscribe Manual Updates for February 2013

Quickscribe Manual Updates for February 2013

Four Quickscribe Manuals were updated in February: Crown Counsel Motor Vehicle Legislation BC Transport Legislation BC Motor Vehicle Legislation RCMP Legislation And don't forget: daily updates to BC stats and regs are available for free at…

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Depraved Librarian

A carnival of news and information about culture, law, music, technology and research. By Grace Lee.

http://depravedlibrarian.wordpress.com

Sep 15
Links for 2012-09-14 [del.icio.us]

Links for 2012-09-14 [del.icio.us]

Let me google that for you "http://bit.ly/Ubn5Kq" Fine Art America " Stonington Stilts Metal Print By Daryl Shaw fineartamerica.com Buy Stonington Stilts by Daryl Shaw as a metal print."
Sep 13
Links for 2012-09-12 [del.icio.us]

Links for 2012-09-12 [del.icio.us]

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Sep 12
Links for 2012-09-11 [del.icio.us]

Links for 2012-09-11 [del.icio.us]

Power Searching with Google is back - Inside Search "If you missed Power Searching with Google a few months ago or were unable to complete the course the first time around, now’s your chance to sign up again for our free online course that…

Rank this Week: 1701

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: 1762

Harrisburg Campus Library Blogs

From Widener Law.

http://blogs.lawlib.widener.edu/harrisburg

May 16
Between Session Hours – May 15 through May 27

Between Session Hours – May 15 through May 27

May 15-17 8 a.m.—8 p.m. May 18 9 a.m.—5 p.m. May…
Apr 23
Library Exam Hour

Library Exam Hour

EXAM HOURS APRIL 27—MAY 13 8 a.m.—2 a.m. Every Day MAY 14 8 a.m.—10 p.m.
Apr 2
Congratulations!

Congratulations!

The Widener Journal of Law Economics and Race, Harrisburg’s 2013-2014 Executive Board: Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Jesse Rhodeside Internal Managing Editor, Kayla Butz Senior Managing Editor, Marthe J. Ngwashi Articles Editor, Andrea…

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The Patent Librarian's Notebook

By Michael White.

http://patentlibrarian.blogspot.com/

Jan 28
US Patent Statistics for 2012

US Patent Statistics for 2012

The USPTO issued 276,820 patents and published 331,583 applications in calendar year 2012, 7 percent more than in 2011 and an all-time high of 608,403 patent documents.Table 1 shows the number of documents by type.No milestones were reached…
Jan 1
Jury Awards Carnegie Mellon University $1.16 Billion in Patent Lawsuit

Jury Awards Carnegie Mellon University $1.16 Billion in Patent Lawsuit

A jury has awarded Carnegie Mellon University more than $1.16 billion in a patent infringement lawsuit against a tech firm based in Santa Clara, California. An appeal is expected, but if the verdict stands this could be the largest patent…
Dec 17
China Leads US in Patent Application

China Leads US in Patent Application

In 2011 China surpassed the US in patent application filings, according to data compiled by the World Intellectual Property Organization and reported in the Economist. The State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China…

Rank this Week: 1804

The Gavel

Features legal and library news. By the Oklahoma City University Law Library.

http://oculawlib.blogspot.com/

Nov 28
Free Coffee During Final

Free Coffee During Final
Nov 27
Oklahoma Supreme Court Decision on Arbitration Ordered Vacated by SCOTUS

Oklahoma Supreme Court Decision on Arbitration Ordered Vacated by SCOTUS

In a per curiam decision, the United States Supreme Court has ordered a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court be vacated. In Nitro-Lift Technologies v. Howard, the U.S. Supreme Court held that “[s]tate courts rather than federal courts…
Nov 26
Study Room Reservations During Final

Study Room Reservations During Final

From Monday, November 26 through Friday, December 14, 2012 the OCU Law Library Reserved Study Room policy is in effect. The law library has 10 study rooms, 7 of which are available by reservation during the final exam period. These rooms are…

Rank this Week: 1820

Cincinnati Law Library Blog

Covers laws and cases, with a focus on Cincinnati and Ohio. By the Cincinnati Law Library Association.

http://cincinnatilaw.blogspot.com/

May 16
Supreme Court review of Sixth Circuit ruling in indigent's civil rights case

Supreme Court review of Sixth Circuit ruling in indigent's civil rights case

As the National Law Journal’s Tony Mauro phrased it earlier this week, “the Supreme Court's running feud with the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals resumed Monday, May 13th., with the justices' decision to grant review in a Tennessee…
May 15
New Ohio Supreme Court Probate Form

New Ohio Supreme Court Probate Form

The Ohio Supreme Court will be accepting public comment on probate court forms relating to Medicaid estate recovery, real property certificates of transfer, foreign adoption, and disinterment applications until June 11, 2013. The Supreme…
May 14
Ohio Firearm Protection Order Bill

Ohio Firearm Protection Order Bill

A bill was introduced in the Ohio House last week that would “require persons subject to civil or criminal domestic violence temporary protection orders surrender all firearms in their immediate possession or control to a law enforcement…

Rank this Week: 1868

VLLB Linkblog

By Steve Matthews.

http://vllblinks.blogspot.com/

May 10
Hissey Kientz's YouTube Channel

Hissey Kientz's YouTube Channel

Stem client and product injury law firm Hissey Kientz has developed quite an extensive YouTube channel. Its latest videos are directed toward consumers who have experienced painful side effects from transvaginal mesh, the Mirena IUD, and…
Mar 27
Stem Legal Welcomes Heffner & Associate

Stem Legal Welcomes Heffner & Associate

Over at Stem, we've just welcomed our newest client, Heffner & Associates. Certified Elder Law Attorney Mark Heffner and his team help older Rhode Islanders and their families with estate planning, nursing home cost management,…
Mar 25
Google Alerts: Still Broken

Google Alerts: Still Broken

Danny Sullivan at Search Engine Land writes that Google Alerts is still not working properly, despite Google assuring him they're working on it. At Slaw.ca, Omar Ha-Redeye has noticed the same, and wonders if Alerts is next on the chopping…

Rank this Week: 1932

Connie Crosby Law Librarian Blog

Law library information by Canadian Law Librarian Connie Crosby.

http://conniecrosby.blogspot.com/

Jan 12
David Weinberger on the Nature of Knowledge: A Viewing Guide

David Weinberger on the Nature of Knowledge: A Viewing Guide

The following keynote by David Weinberger was presented at KMWorld 2012 conference held November 2012 in Washington, DC. Thanks to the folks at Information Today for sharing this video (and the other videos) so that we all have the…
Jan 12
A New Year, a New Attitude

A New Year, a New Attitude

Hi folks! I hope 2013 is treating you well so far. It has already been quite interesting for me. I should mention that 2012 was a bit slow on the consulting side, so I jumped head first into teaching. I became parttime professor at…
Oct 14
Inspiration on a Sunday

Inspiration on a Sunday

Getting back to blogging has been on my mind a lot lately. It is finally taking this melancholy weekend to get me back to actually committing words to the blog again. I am sitting in one of my favourite Irish pubs over a cup of coffee and a…

Rank this Week: 1937

Boston College Legal Eagle

Features news and research updates from the legal information librarians at Boston College Law School.

http://bclegaleagle.blogspot.com/

May 13
Supreme Court Decisions Reduced to Haiku

Supreme Court Decisions Reduced to Haiku

Tired of reading excessively long Supreme Court cases? How fortunate for those of us with shorter attention spans and even shorter memories that Houston IP lawyer Keith Jaasma condenses U.S. Supreme Court decisions to seventeen syllables in…
May 9
PALMprint - Preserving legal research source

PALMprint - Preserving legal research source

Boston College Law Library has joined the PALMprint ("Preserving America's Legal Materials" or PALM) initiative with other law libraries to commit to the preservation of print legal research source materials. PALMprint focuses on…
Apr 30
New database: Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution

New database: Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution

The law library recently acquired the digital edition of the Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution. This important historical source, a twenty-five volume set in print, is a landmark work in historical and legal…

Rank this Week: 2011

Law Library of Congress: Webcasts

Webcasts of selected events from the Law Library of Congress.

http://www.loc.gov/law/news/webcasts.html

Nov 25
Legal Challenges Facing NATO at 60

Legal Challenges Facing NATO at 60

The Law Library of Congress and the Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies held a panel on July 9 about the North American Treaty Organization as it turns 60. Topics discussed include NATO expansion in Eastern Europe, training in…
Nov 25
Introduction to GLIN (Global Legal Information Network)

Introduction to GLIN (Global Legal Information Network)

From the Law Library of Congress, a short video is now available for viewing. Introduction to GLIN, featuring GLIN Director Janice Hyde and Comparative Law Specialist Hanibal Goitom, explains how the Global Legal Information Network works.
Nov 25
Webcast: Law Day 2009 - The Emancipation Proclamation

Webcast: Law Day 2009 - The Emancipation Proclamation

The Law Library of Congress and the Friends of the Law Library of Congress present a celebration of Law Day, 2009, with an insightful panel discussion about what is probably the most profound document in U.S. history: the Emancipation…

Rank this Week: 1987

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…

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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: 2042

Suffolk Law Library Blog

http://suffolklawlibrary.blogspot.com/

Mar 28
Legal Research Workshop

Legal Research Workshop

Are you concerned about your first real world research assignment? Come to any of our 30-minute workshops and sharpen your research skills, stand out in a sea of resumes, and prepare yourself for summer jobs and beyond. We're…
Mar 11
Legal Research in the Real World: A Panel Discussion

Legal Research in the Real World: A Panel Discussion

Are you concerned about your first real world research assignment? The law library and the LPS faculty are co-sponsoring Legal Research in the Real World: A Panel Discussion on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm in the 1st floor…
Dec 20
Judge rejects bid by Sally Roberts to stop her son having radiotherapy, saying any further delays would be detrimental

Judge rejects bid by Sally Roberts to stop her son having radiotherapy, saying any further delays would be detrimental

A British Judge rejected a bid by Sally Roberts to stop her son having radiotherapy, saying any further delays would be detrimental."A mother involved in a legal battle to prevent her seven-year-old son from having radiotherapy to treat a…

Rank this Week: 2149

D'Angelo Law Library Blog

Covers legal research.

http://lib.typepad.com/dangelo/

Mar 31
The D’Angelo Law Library Blog has a New Home

The D’Angelo Law Library Blog has a New Home

We are pleased to announce that the D’Angelo Law Library blog now officially has a new home. The University of Chicago Library has launched a News site that includes a dedicated section forLaw News. Please visit it for the latest…
Mar 28
New D'Angelo Law Library Blog Coming Soon!

New D'Angelo Law Library Blog Coming Soon!

We are excited to announce that later this week, we will be launching a new D'Angelo Law Library Blog, which will be a part of a new University Library-wide news site. The Blog will continue to feature the same mix of news and…
Mar 28
Microsoft Office Training for Law Student

Microsoft Office Training for Law Student

A full day of Microsoft Office training for Law Students will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, beginning at 9:00 AM in classroom V. This program will give students the basic skills on MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) needed during…

Rank this Week: 2175

BarclayBlog

Legal research updates from around the world and new and interesting research resources and web sites of interest. From Syracuse University College of Law.

http://bllsulaw.blogspot.com/

Aug 28
Law Firm Hiring practices in the economic downturn

Law Firm Hiring practices in the economic downturn

The economy continues to impact the traditional large law firm hiring cycle:A NY Times article focuses on 2Ls waiting for the chance to interview in the fall: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/26/business/26lawyers.html?em Some famous firms have…
May 4
Movin' On

Movin' On

To my faithful readers: After many happyand productive years at the Barclay LawLibrary, I will be moving on to becomeExecutive Director of the Dewitt CommunityLibrary. This was a tough decision, but asa former library director always told…
Apr 26
New Online Legal Magazine a "Refreshing Alternative" to Traditional Law Review

New Online Legal Magazine a "Refreshing Alternative" to Traditional Law Review

The Legal Workshop is a new online legal journalthat seeks to disseminate legal scholarship to a broadaudience of readers. The new endeavor is produced bya consortium of academic law reviews: Stanford LawReview, New York University Law…

Rank this Week: 2189

Strictly Legal - The Birkbeck Law…

Strictly Legal - The Birkbeck Law Librarian's Blog

Features library news, tips on new resources, links to useful web sites and more.

http://birkbecklibrarylaw.blogspot.com/

May 16
Spotlight on the Times Digital Archive

Spotlight on the Times Digital Archive

The Times Digital Archive provides a facsimile of the newspaper from 1785-1985 and is one of the resources available via the Birkbeck eLibrary. It is possible to search by keyword on topics as diverse as the abolition of slavery, the…
May 9
Free Access to Law Movement

Free Access to Law Movement

You may be aware of BAILII (the British & Irish Legal Information Institute), which acts as a home for freely available public legal information, including cases, legislation & Law Commission reports. But did you know that it belongs…
Apr 24
Summer term library workshop

Summer term library workshop

This term we're offering Saturday workshops on a variety of topics. They are primarily aimed at postgraduate students, but all are welcome to attend.The programme includes sessions on:Improving your search skillsFinding and accessing thesesAn…

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Law Librarian Conversations

Podcast about law libraries, law librarians, legal bibliography and the profession. Hosted by Richard Leiter and Marcia Dority Baker.

http://lawlibcon.net/

Oct 14
Episode 23: October 14, 2011: Merger Mania – The Best and Worst of Legal Publishing Merger

Episode 23: October 14, 2011: Merger Mania – The Best and Worst of Legal Publishing Merger

In this episode of Law Librarian Conversations, we discuss a survey conducted by Jean O’Grady asking people to identify the best and worst legal mergers of the last several years. The survey was run as part of Jean’s blog Dewey B…
Oct 14
Episode 23: October 14, 2011: Merger Mania – The Best and Worst of Legal Publishing Merger

Episode 23: October 14, 2011: Merger Mania – The Best and Worst of Legal Publishing Merger

In this episode of Law Librarian Conversations, we discuss a survey conducted by Jean O’Grady asking people to identify the best and worst legal mergers of the last several years. The survey was run as part of Jean’s blog Dewey B…
Sep 19
Episode 22: Sept 16, 2011 – Legal Research Instruction – By the Book or Off the Cuff?

Episode 22: Sept 16, 2011 – Legal Research Instruction – By the Book or Off the Cuff?

When teaching a legal research course, instructors have to decide whether to use a formal textbook, a reference book on finding the law, or some combination of other materials. For this episode of Law Librarian Conversations, we explore the…

Rank this Week: 2293

Legal Research is EASY

Covers basic legal research. By Bret Christensen.

http://legalresearchiseasy.blogspot.com/

May 18
Act Now!

Act Now!

The other day I had a woman come into our library at about 3:00PM in the afternoon frantically (i.e. freaked out of her mind) looking/begging for legal assistance. Seems she had been served with a complaint 30 days prior and, with the…
May 16
...and in other new

...and in other new

Normally, I publish about once a week because my posts about legal research are pretty potent stuff. Today, however, I saw an article in the Los Angeles Daily Journal that talked about Ciolino v. Hewlett-Packard Co, 2013 DJDAR 6149,…
May 11
Running with scissor

Running with scissor

How many times did your mother tell you not to run with scissors? Frankly, I quit counting after 1,000,000,000. Thing is, I don't know what the allure was all about. Running fast and carrying something sharp. Must have…

Rank this Week: 2351

TSLL TechScans

Covers the latest trends and technology tools for Technical Services Law Librarians.

http://tslltechscans.blogspot.com/

May 6
BIBFRAME "Early Experimenters" issue discussion paper

BIBFRAME "Early Experimenters" issue discussion paper

http://bibframe.org/documentation/annotations/Sally McCallum, chief of LC's Network Development and Standards Office, announced on May 2 the availability of a discussion paper on the BIBFRAME annotation model, prepared by a subgroup of the…
Apr 26
Cataloging the Stream?

Cataloging the Stream?

Recently, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings issued a document entitled "The Netflix Long Term View," in which Netflix details their plans to start produce more original programming, anticipating that users will abandon "linear TV"…
Apr 19
More on RSS feed

More on RSS feed

Here are some additional options for managing your RSS feeds.Feedspot provides a simple interface, easily imports your GoogleReader feeds and can interact with your social media (Facebook, Twitter) accounts.The Old Reader provides a nice…

Rank this Week: 2354

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: 2322

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: 2305

Cocky Law Blawg

Legal research tips & musings. By the Coleman Karesh Law Library.

http://blawg.law.sc.edu

May 17
Legal News of the Day: South Carolina Sued Over Child’s Sex Assignment Surgery

Legal News of the Day: South Carolina Sued Over Child’s Sex Assignment Surgery

On Tuesday, the Southern Poverty Law Center sued the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) on behalf of couple whose adopted child, M.C., underwent sex re-assignment surgery while in the custody of the state. The suit was…
May 15
ECHR Says Swiss Assisted Suicide Laws Too Vague

ECHR Says Swiss Assisted Suicide Laws Too Vague

On Tuesday, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Switzerland’s law on assisted suicide failed to provide sufficient guidelines on the extent of one’s right to die, as it was never clarified whether those guidelines…
May 8
UN Rights Mechanism Takes Effect

UN Rights Mechanism Takes Effect

On Sunday, the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights took effect. The Protocol allows a United Nations committee to review complaints from people/groups who’ve exhausted all…

Rank this Week: 2362

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.

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Law Libraries and Librarians Blog

Social networking for law librarians and friends of law librarians.

http://lawlibraries.ning.com/profiles/blog/list

May 7
Law Libraries on Facebook

Law Libraries on Facebook

Please send updates to me via the message system or to behrens@law.duke.edu. Originally posted May 20, 2008. Last edited May 7, 2012.
May 7
Law Libraries on Facebook

Law Libraries on Facebook

Please send updates to me via the message system or to behrens@law.duke.edu. Originally posted May 20, 2008. Last edited May 7, 2012. TinyURL for this page: http://tinyurl.com/5e2rpfAlabama Supreme Court and State Law LibraryAlameda County…
Sep 19
coauthored an extended article ?of 61 pages:

coauthored an extended article ?of 61 pages:

Bilingual and Multilingual Legal Dictionaries in the European Union: An Updated Bibliography. Legal Reference Services Quarterly, 30(03), pp. 149 - 209. DOI: 10.1080/0270319X.2011.601715 by Gerard-René de Groot & Conrad J. P. van Laer.

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Guilford Centre Weblog

Features library news and information. From the College of Law of England and Wales.

http://guildfordlibrary.wordpress.com

May 10
Westlaw & Lawtel Student associate 2013/14

Westlaw & Lawtel Student associate 2013/14

Applications are welcome from current GDL students. The closing date for applications is Friday 17th May. Please click on the link below for further details. If you would like more information about the post, please contact…
May 5
Monday 6th May

Monday 6th May

Just to remind you that the Guildford centre, including the Library, will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 6th May.
Mar 22
Library & LRC opening times during the Easter period

Library & LRC opening times during the Easter period

The Library & LRC will be open during the Easter period as follows: Monday 25th – Thursday 28th March 8.30am – 10.00pm Friday 29th March Bank Holiday CLOSED Saturday 30th March CLOSED Sunday 31st March CLOSED Monday 1st April…

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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 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. …
Apr 24
From the Archives: Reading Period

From the Archives: Reading Period

While the seats are packed, it’s pretty quiet here in the Law Library, as students are taking full advantage of the Reading Period to prepare for final exams. Law students have long taken refuge in the library for quiet…

Rank this Week: 2458

The ZRG Blog

Covers changes to Zimmerman's Research Guide. By Andrew Zimmerman.

http://zimmermansguide.wordpress.com/

May 3
Bye for now

Bye for now

I wanted to let you know that The ZRG Blog is going on a long-term hiatus. Things have been busy, and I think it’s best to focus my time on writing Zimmerman’s Research Guide rather than writing about it. …
Apr 21
Fourth Circuit jury instruction

Fourth Circuit jury instruction

The Federal Fourth Circuit does not have court-approved pattern Jury Instructions, but there is a privately published set called Horn’s Federal Criminal Jury Instructions for the Fourth Circuit by Carl Horn III.
Apr 7
New entry on Federal enclave

New entry on Federal enclave

Federal enclaves are real property ceded to the Federal government by one of the states. Think military bases, national parks and Federal courthouses. The new entry covers how property becomes a Federal…

Rank this Week: 2429

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: 2552

Brian Huddleston

Covers legal research, legal education and legal scholarship.

http://brianhuddleston.blogspot.com/

May 8
Time Magazine 1988: Robert A. Heinlein Obituary

Time Magazine 1988: Robert A. Heinlein Obituary

Today is the 25th anniversary of the death of Robert A. Heinlein, one of the greatest scifi authors ever, and a personal favorite of mine. Thanks to my father, I grew up reading his books and still have a shelf full of them. I’ve always…
May 6
Third Coolest Temperatures Ever at Jazz Fest

Third Coolest Temperatures Ever at Jazz Fest

Just like last year’s statistics provided fodder for the anthropological global warming alarmists, this year’s fifth annual update on Jazz Fest temperatures is an example of the other extreme - this was the third coolest Jazz Fest…
Apr 13
More Fun at the BP Trial

More Fun at the BP Trial

Its not like I’m reading the BP Trial transcripts religiously, but, as I noted two weeks ago, the web set that Judge Barbier had the e-discovery company and the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee set up to make all the court documents…

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The Gov Docs Guy

Highlighting newsworthy government documents, from the Library of the Chicago-Kent College of Law.

http://govdocsblog.kentlaw.edu/wordpress

Nov 20
“Modern societies need current, detailed social and economic statistics; the U.S. is losing them.”

“Modern societies need current, detailed social and economic statistics; the U.S. is losing them.”

On May 9, 2012, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the appropriations bill to eliminate the American Community Survey (ACS).
Jul 30
Proclaiming the value of the Federal Depository Library Program

Proclaiming the value of the Federal Depository Library Program

The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) is now several months into the development of a national plan for the future of the more than century-old partnership between FDLP libraries and the Government Printing Office (GPO). As planning…
May 10
This blog is moving!

This blog is moving!

This blog will soon be rolling out to library.kentlaw.iit.edu/blogs/govdocs. So update your bookmarks and RSS feeds, tell your friends and neighbors, and look here for updates on the migration date.

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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/

Oct 15
Re-registering the Caucu

Re-registering the Caucu

Dear Colleagues,
Sep 28
FTC Prenotification Negative Option Rule Update

FTC Prenotification Negative Option Rule Update

Our action item was approved by the AALL Board at the meeting in July.
Jul 11
FTC Prenotification Negative Option Rule Recommendation

FTC Prenotification Negative Option Rule Recommendation

Written by Jamie Marie Keller The Consumer Advocacy Caucus proposed it’s first formal action to the AALL Board regarding the FTC Prenotification Negative Option Rule Recommendation. The action item is Tab 13 (starts on page 64) for the…

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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!

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Foreign Collection Development…

Foreign Collection Development Blog (FCIL-SIS)

Discusses new titles and current issues in collection development for law librarians who collect foreign and international law at their institutions.

http://foreignlawcollections.blogspot.com/

Nov 28
Google Scholar Citations Open To All - Google Scholar Blog

Google Scholar Citations Open To All - Google Scholar Blog

Google Scholar Citation
May 5
The Role of Information Specialists in the Aftermath of Military Conflict

The Role of Information Specialists in the Aftermath of Military Conflict

This week, the New York Times reported the death of Ernesto Sábato, renowned novelist and head of the commission that investigated the crimes committed by Argentina's military dictatorship during the "Dirty War" from 1976 to 1983. Ernesto…
Sep 22
Autumn...and International Law...in New York (City) with apologies to Vernon Duke and Jo Stafford

Autumn...and International Law...in New York (City) with apologies to Vernon Duke and Jo Stafford

Weather-wise, October is a great time to visit New York City, and you beat the crowded November and December holiday season.If your plans are bringing you here October 21-23 this year, anchor your vacation with a little continuing…

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Biddleblog

Shares the latest news and events at Biddle and legal research tips. By the librarians of the Biddle Law Library and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/blogs/library/

May 8
New Resource: HeinOnline's State Statutes: A Historical Archive

New Resource: HeinOnline's State Statutes: A Historical Archive

The Penn Law community now has access to a new module in HeinOnline, State Statutes: A Historical Archive.
May 1
Free Legal Resources: Pennsylvania

Free Legal Resources: Pennsylvania

If you are a summer associate in Pennsylvania, if you intend to join a Pennsylvania firm after graduation, or if you are taking a clinical class, you may find it useful to know about some free legal web-based Pennsylvania resources. While…
Apr 18
The Nitty Gritty: Tracking Federal Rule

The Nitty Gritty: Tracking Federal Rule

Tracking federal rules can be tricky sometimes. The Regulation Identifier Number can help.

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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…

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Law Bod Blog

News and chat from the Bodleian Law Library at Oxford University.

http://lawbod.wordpress.com

May 20
What’s UPSO at OUP, and the Oxford Index..

What’s UPSO at OUP, and the Oxford Index..

I’d like to draw your attention to a resource called the Oxford Index. It is a free resource available to everyone, and it may have a usefulness beyond the usual legal research sources we are familiar with. The breadth of online…
May 8
Indigenous Peoples and the law (and a useful new LibGuide!)

Indigenous Peoples and the law (and a useful new LibGuide!)

I thought that I would take the opportunity, having done a lot of research for my soon-to-be-published LibGuide on the topic, to share a few interesting pieces of international legislation and highlight a significant case concerning…
May 1
What links tattoos, hackney carriages and water …

What links tattoos, hackney carriages and water …

Byelaws that’s what! by Hannah Chandler A lengthy search for byelaws recently prompted us to delve further and do a bit of research…. Byelaws are effectively local laws to deal with local issues. They are made by a body, such as…

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Law Library News

Covers featured books and library announcements. By the John A. Weir Memorial Law Library at the University of Alberta Law Centre.

http://blogs.library.ualberta.ca/law

May 14
Summer 2013 Access to Law Library Material & Information

Summer 2013 Access to Law Library Material & Information

The Weir Law Library closed to the general public on May 1st, 2013 and will re-open for fall term on September 3rd, 2013. If you require materials from the Law Library, Place a Hold via the Library Catalogue. Your materials will be available…
Apr 29
May Featured Videos – Hidden Gem

May Featured Videos – Hidden Gem

For May I have chosen 10 interesting videos that have not been previously highlighted. Note: as of May 1st the Law Library is swipe card access only. However, you can still borrow these videos by finding them in the online catalogue and using…
Apr 4
Law Library Changes!

Law Library Changes!

We regret to announce that as a direct result of the budgetary situation facing the University of Alberta Libraries, the John A. Weir Memorial Law Library will be accessible via swipe card access only from May through August 2013. The Faculty…

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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…

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Jason the Content Librarian

Covers technology, libraries, and the Internet. By Jason Eiseman.

http://www.jasoneiseman.com/blog

Feb 23
E-Book Lending Program from Internet Archive & Partner Librarie

E-Book Lending Program from Internet Archive & Partner Librarie

ReadWriteWeb is reporting that “Internet Archive Partners With 150 Libraries to Launch an E-Book Lending Program.”
Feb 17
Video: Watson and Law Librarian

Video: Watson and Law Librarian

Following up on my post yesterday, I have been thinking for awhile about adding more video to this blog. The problem is getting the motivation during busy work times to create the content can be difficult. However, I think I’ve come up with…
Feb 16
I, for one, welcome our new robot overlord

I, for one, welcome our new robot overlord

Everyone is busy imagining why the IBM computer Watson is so important to their own industry. Robert C. Weber writes in the National Law Journal about how great it will be when computers like Watson can perform legal research on their own.

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The Fred Parks Law Library Blog

Covers legal news and resources. From the South Texas College of Law.

http://thefredparkslawlibrary.blogspot.com/

May 15
Legal Website: Above the Law

Legal Website: Above the Law

If you are looking for legal news that goes beyond the dry and basic, Above the Law is the site for you. The site takes a look at current legal issues, institutions, and personalities from a behind-the-scenes point of view. Interesting topics…
May 8
Legal Website: Texas Young Lawyers Association

Legal Website: Texas Young Lawyers Association

Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) is an organization that new attorneys in the state of Texas should look into joining. One portion of their website that might be of interest while you are still a student is the Resources for…
May 1
Legal Website: Texas State Bar Resources for New Lawyer

Legal Website: Texas State Bar Resources for New Lawyer

This is the time of year 3L law students start thinking about graduation, taking the bar, and finally becoming an attorney. The Texas State Bar has an entire section of its site dedicated to resources for lawyers. One section…

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BoleyBlogs!

The legal research blog of Lewis & Clark Law School's Boley Law Library

http://lawlib.lclark.edu/boleyblogs

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.

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AbsTracked

Covers law, libraries, reference, technology, and fun. By Abbie Mulvihill.

http://abstracked.blogspot.com/

Mar 10
Mario Day 2010

Mario Day 2010

Happy Mario Day (just in the nick of time) to all the Marios I now know and to all the people who celebrate with them!! Mario Day has become an interesting lesson in the evolution of a popular idea. As anyone who is familiar with this blog…
Oct 12
What's Old is New

What's Old is New

I have to admit, I'm a little surprised I remembered my Blogger password. I just decided I needed to post something other than information about July 10th. Yikes.Unfortunately, I don't have anything terribly exciting to mention. I just want…
Jul 10
Happy Julio Day!

Happy Julio Day!

So, how is Julio Day gaining momentum? Well, apparently because of me. It turns out it had a little momentum before my Julio Day post 2 years ago. The person who first dubbed Julio Day (at least so far) turns out to be a fellow Illinoisan…

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shlep: the Self-Help Law ExPress

News, views and information on self-help law and pro se litigation.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/shlep

Feb 19
Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
Jan 5
New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

Two state judges opine about the state of accessibility to the legal system. As the economy has worsened, the ranks of the self-represented poor have expanded. In a recent informal study conducted by the Self-Represented Litigation Network,…
Jan 5
Indianapolis law library closes but self-help center remains open

Indianapolis law library closes but self-help center remains open

Librarian Zoya Golban turned off the lights and locked the doors Wednesday at the Marion County Law Library for the last time. The cozy repository for legal materials and publicly accessible computers on the third floor of the City-County…

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University of New Hampshire School…

University of New Hampshire School of Law Library Blog

Provides law library news.

http://library.law.unh.edu/blog

May 17
Summer Library Hour

Summer Library Hour

Congratulations to the Class of 2013! Tomorrow, May 18th, the law library's 2nd and 3rd floors will be open from noon to 2:30 if anyone wants to tour their families around. Sunday, May 19th, the law…
May 13
Summer Westlaw and Lexis Acce

Summer Westlaw and Lexis Acce

Westlaw and LexisNexis both have options for extending your access through the summer. Westlaw Automatic access to 40 hours of Westlaw and 40 hours of WestlawNext for July + August. Nothing to fill out and no restrictions. read more
May 9
Harvard Journal of Law and Technology -Now on HeinOnline

Harvard Journal of Law and Technology -Now on HeinOnline

Over 20 years of the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology (1988-2012) are now available via HeinOnline. Simply click here and scroll to the Journal on the left menu screen.

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