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Legal Periodicals

For those interested in legal periodical publishing, indexing, searching, ranking and use. Edited by John Doyle, Washington and Lee University Law Library.

http://bloggery.wlu.edu/lawrevs/

Feb 20
article on law review

article on law review

An article of mine, to be published soon in the Journal of Appellate Practice and Process, entititled, The Law Reviews: Do Their "Paths of Glory Lead But to the Grave"? is available at: http://lawlib.wlu.edu/articles/lawreviews.pdf John…
Feb 20
article on law review

article on law review

An article of mine, to be published soon in the Journal of Appellate Practice and Process, entititled, The Law Reviews: Do Their “Paths of Glory Lead But to the Grave”? is available at: http://lawlib.wlu.edu/articles/lawreviews.pdf John…
Jan 2
Law Journal Rankings Updated For 2008

Law Journal Rankings Updated For 2008

The law journal rankings database at http://lawlib.wlu.edu/LJ has been updated through 2008. An extra effort was made this year to rank all listed journals (in previous years a significant number of law journals had been listed in the…

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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.

Rank this Week: 2921

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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Class Action Countermeasures

Covers class action defense. By McGuireWoods LLP.

http://www.classactioncountermeasures.com

May 16
Class Action a la Francais? - The Approach of the French Group Action

Class Action a la Francais? - The Approach of the French Group Action

The Economist is reporting that the French president Francois Hollande's government just presented a class action bill to the Council of Ministers on May 2. While the bill still must be debated and passed, it has already generated a fair…
May 14
Standing and Certification: Kennedy v. United Am. Ins. Co

Standing and Certification: Kennedy v. United Am. Ins. Co

Brenda Kennedy was hospitalized in 2009 for four days. She had an insurance policy from United American that paid benefits for each day that she spent in the hospital, and she assigned those benefits to the hospital. When she received…
May 7
A Brief Reminder about Rule 1

A Brief Reminder about Rule 1

Plaintiffs filed a class action complaint against defendant Tournament One Corp. in Nevada state court. Tournament One removed the case to federal court, and immediately filed a Motion to Compel Arbitration and a Motion to Dismiss, or,…

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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…

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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: 2998

VALLTalk

From the Virginia Association of Law Libraries.

http://valltalk.blogspot.com/

Apr 29
AALL Awards for VALL Members!

AALL Awards for VALL Members!

Congratulations to Tim Coggins and Sally Wambold! Tim is the recipient of the 2013 Robert L. Oakley Advocacy Award. Click here for more information about the award:…
Apr 29
VLA Council Meeting, April 19, 2013

VLA Council Meeting, April 19, 2013

by Terry Long, VALL Liaison to VLAHighlights of the VLA Council Meeting:• VLA’s finances are stable; ad income is up for Virginia Libraries and for programs.• Membership has increased, even so, a survey will be sent to…
Apr 15
VALL 2013 Spring Meeting

VALL 2013 Spring Meeting

The Spring meeting was held at the College of William & Mary Law School. More than 40 VALL members braved torrential rain to attend the meeting.Linda Tesar, head of technical services at William & Mary's Wolf Law Library, presented…

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Legal Research is EASY

Covers basic legal research. By Bret Christensen.

http://legalresearchiseasy.blogspot.com/

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…
May 5
Word of the Month for May 2013

Word of the Month for May 2013

Once upon a time there were two brothers: Cain and Able. Able was a shepherd and Cain was a farmer. One day, God came a 'callin asking both brothers to provide a sacrifice of an unblemished sheep. Able went out to the…

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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: 3098

The Yellow Shoe Civil Law Blog

Focuses on civil law developments throughout the world and general foreign, comparative and international law issues.

http://clyellowshoe.blogspot.com/

Jan 25
Update to University of Wyoming Novels of Justinian Site

Update to University of Wyoming Novels of Justinian Site

The University of Wyoming Law Library has posted re-scanned versions of Justice Blume’s English translation of Justinian’s Novels in their Annotated Justinian Code web site. This new edition is much more legible than the first, which was…
Jul 9
The English Fox in the Louisiana Civil Law Chausse- Trappe

The English Fox in the Louisiana Civil Law Chausse- Trappe

The Louisiana Law Review has published The English Fox in the Louisiana Civil Law Chausse- Trappe: Civil Law Concepts in the English Language; Comparativists Beware!, 69 La Law Rev 715 (Summer 2009), an article, presented in the La. Law Rev.
Jul 9
The Future of the Yellow Shoe Civil Law Blog

The Future of the Yellow Shoe Civil Law Blog

Last month I accepted a new job as the Director of the Law Library and assistant professor of law at the University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law. As can be expected, my duties there have very little to do with…

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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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Carolina Blawg

By the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law Library.

http://blogs.law.unc.edu/library/

Oct 31
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Jun 22
eBooks in the Law Library

eBooks in the Law Library

There are many eBooks in the campus libraries about law. Try doing an advanced search and specify format = eBook. Here are the results of a search for subject=law and format=eBook.
Jun 8
Additional translations of foreign penal codes - now on HeinOnline

Additional translations of foreign penal codes - now on HeinOnline

HeinOnline has added the American Series of Foreign Penal Codes to is Foreign and International Law Resources database. The newly added 32 volumes provide "accurate English translations of important Penal Codes of foreign countries." Each…

Rank this Week: 3157

The Garbrecht Gazette

Covers library news, recent acqusitions, sponsered events, training sessions, legal news, and legal research tips. From the Donald L. Garbrecht Law Library at the University of Maine School of Law.

http://umainelawlib.blogspot.com/

Oct 23
The Old Regime and the Haitian Revolution: Get This Award Winner For Your Collection

The Old Regime and the Haitian Revolution: Get This Award Winner For Your Collection

Congratulations to Professor Malick Ghachem! His recent book, The Old Regime and the Haitian Revolution, published by Cambridge University Press, has recently been awarded the American Historical Association's 2012 Major Book Prize. …
Sep 6
Ebook Versions of Federal Rules--FREE from CALI and LLI

Ebook Versions of Federal Rules--FREE from CALI and LLI

CALI, in cooperation with the Cornell Legal Information Institute is offering free, downloadable versions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure and Evidence in Ebook form. They are avaiable from CALI's eLangdell…
Aug 31
Sports Law Symposium: Law and the Olympic Movement

Sports Law Symposium: Law and the Olympic Movement

The University of Maine School of Law and the Sports Law Group at the law firm of Preti, Flaherty are sponsoring a symposium on September 13, 2011 entitled "Law and the Olympic Movement". The distinguished panel will be discussing many issues…

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Elon Law Library

Features library news and updates. From Elon University School of Law Library.

http://elonlawlibrary.blogspot.com/

Sep 19
Vote for your favorite DVD,

Vote for your favorite DVD,

In what has become an annual event, it is time to let your voice be heard on how the library fine money is going to be spent this year. For those new to Elon Law, or just don't know what I'm talking about, the library overdue fines are used…
Aug 16
What's new in the Law Library? -- Scan to e-mail!

What's new in the Law Library? -- Scan to e-mail!

One of the most requested services was the ability to e-mail the scanned material directly. However, the only scanner was the Richo which only scans to flash drives and memory card. This situation change today.
May 10
Graduating Students Summer Westlaw and LexisNexis Acce

Graduating Students Summer Westlaw and LexisNexis Acce

Westlaw Access after Graduation.Graduating students’ passwords expire on May 31, 2012 but can be extended for bar preparation. If you extend your password you will receive 10 hours of Westlaw access during the summer – 5 hours in June and…

Rank this Week: 3173

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…

Rank this Week: 3250

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: 3265

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.

Rank this Week: 3318

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…

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Law Librarian By Day

Covers technology, social networking and books. By Deborah Schander.

http://lawlibrarianbyday.blogspot.com/

Mar 18
Libraries: Bigger on the Inside

Libraries: Bigger on the Inside

Library = TARDIS[1].Think about it: just like the Doctor's famous Police Public Call Box, people have preconceived notions of what a library is. Libraries are viewed as antiquated and quaint institutions of the past that people completely…
Mar 14
nook: The Afterparty

nook: The Afterparty

I have owned my nook just about six months now. Let's look at some numbers.
Mar 8
New wiki collecting legal research/pop culture examples for use in cla

New wiki collecting legal research/pop culture examples for use in cla

I’ve Got a Hit! is a new wiki which collects examples of legal research concepts found in movies, TV shows, songs and print.

Rank this Week: 3339

Taggart Law Library Blog

News and information on the Taggart Law Library, legal research, and other items of interest to the law school community at Ohio Northern University.

http://onulaw5.onu.edu/taggart_law_library_blog/

Nov 18
Court Opinions Now Available Through Google Scholar

Court Opinions Now Available Through Google Scholar

Google has just announced that the full text of federal and state court opinions can be searched and read through Google Scholar. For more information, see the announcement from the Official Google Blog.HT: Law Librarian Blog
Oct 23
Fall Break Hour

Fall Break Hour

The law library will be open the following hours during Fall Break:Thursday, October 22nd: 8 AM-1 AMFriday, October 23rd: 8 AM-8 PMSaturday, October 24th: 9 AM-6 PMSunday, October 25th: 1 PM-1 AMRegular library hours will resume on…
Sep 4
Legal Research Workshops Start September 9th

Legal Research Workshops Start September 9th

A Note to all 1L Students: The law library will begin its annual series of legal research workshops on Wednesday, September 9th. Workshops will be held in the Supreme Court Alcove (in the Hanson Reading Room) and will be…

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LawLibTech

A conversation on law library technology and knowledge management. By Cindy L. Chick.

http://www.lawlibtech.com/

May 23
SharePoint 2010 for Law Firms - Inexplicable Optimism

SharePoint 2010 for Law Firms - Inexplicable Optimism

One personality flaw I haven't been able to shake is inexplainable optimism that a new version of a frequently used program will solve all my problems, and actually be an improvement on the old version. I've been disappointed so many times,…
Jan 31
SharePoint Out of the Box: Power Your Intranet Site using SharePoint List

SharePoint Out of the Box: Power Your Intranet Site using SharePoint List

Join me as we examine the nuts and bolts of SharePoint lists, and the many ways you can use them to manage and publish your content. Click here for more information.Thursday, February 11, 2010, from Noon to 1:00 PM Central Time
Oct 25
PLI's for the Kindle

PLI's for the Kindle

Here's a follow-up on my last post. Amazon is selling PLI books for the Kindle according to the "Amazon's Kindle to Sell Law Books", Wall Street Journal, July 1, 2009) In that article, Andrew Frank from Gartner is quoted:"There are a lot of…

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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: 3396

InfoBrief

A Cornell Law Library current awareness service for the Cornell Law School faculty.

http://infobrief.blogspot.com/

Jun 28
Dear Readers A

Dear Readers A

Dear Readers, As you may know, the Cornell Law Library has been maintaining two blogs, InfoBrief and Competitive Edge. We have decided to merge the two blogs under the banner of InfoBrief. To stay current with InfoBrief, you will want to…
Apr 18
New Books at Cornell Law Library

New Books at Cornell Law Library

The latest list of New Books is available on the Law Library web site. Click here to view the entire list. It includes all new books at the Law Library as well as law-related books at other libraries on campus. Here are a few titles…
Mar 28
New Law Books at Cornell

New Law Books at Cornell

The latest list of New Books for February 16-29 is available on the Law Library web site. Click here to view the entire list. It includes all new books at the Law Library as well as law-related books at other libraries on campus. Here…

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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: 3429

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…

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The Competitive Edge

Musings from the librarians of the Cornell Law Library on library resources, research tips and news.

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

May 9
Research prize winners, 2013

Research prize winners, 2013

The Cornell Law Library is pleased to announce the 2013 recipients of The Cornell Law Library Prize for Exemplary Student Research: First Place: Libor Integrity and Holistic Domestic Enforcement, by Milson C. Yu, 3L Milson Yu crafted a…
Apr 29
Therapy pets tomorrow!

Therapy pets tomorrow!

Don’t forget! All Cornell law students, faculty, and staff are invited to enjoy pet therapy in the Saperston Student Lounge on Tuesday, April 30. Two dogs and a llama will be available from 11am-1pm for relaxing…
Apr 26
Law Library use limited to Law students, faculty, staff during exam period

Law Library use limited to Law students, faculty, staff during exam period

Notice to Non-Law Students Effective Saturday, April 27 through Friday, May 10, use of the Law Library is limited to Law School students, faculty, and staff during the exam period. Non-law students may access the Law Library to conduct…

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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!

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Law Library Reference Blog

From the University of British Columbia Law Library.

http://blogs.ubc.ca/lawref/

Aug 17
IT Bulletin

IT Bulletin

UBC IT Bulletins: http://bulletins.it.ubc.ca/ UBC Library eResources: Service Bulletins: http://blogs.ubc.ca/eresourcestatus/
Jul 7
UBC Wireless for Visitor

UBC Wireless for Visitor

eduroam Wireless Network Visitors from other educational institutions which support eduroam should use this wireless network. For list of participating institutions and how to set up, click here.
Jun 23
CCH Rapid Finder

CCH Rapid Finder

The CCH Rapid Finder can be found at here.

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Dane Co Legal Resource Center…

Dane Co Legal Resource Center Blawg

Features local legal news and information for Dane County (Wis.) judges, attorneys, and members of the public interested in legal research.

http://dclrcblawg.blogspot.com/

Aug 14
SCR 20 conference

SCR 20 conference

Supreme Court Order 04-07, dated 8/7/06, announces the open administrative conference where the Court will discuss the final issues relating to the proposed draft to amend Supreme Court Rules Chapter 20, the Rules of Professional Conduct for…
Aug 3
LegalTrac Users: Look for a New Interface

LegalTrac Users: Look for a New Interface

Users of the LegalTrac database will notice a new homepage and changes in how search results are displayed and organized. Watch for more info about these changes in an upcoming newsletter of the State Law Library.Thanks to WSLL staff for…
Aug 3
Changes coming to Statutes online!

Changes coming to Statutes online!

Users searching the Wisconsin statutes using the FOLIO interface will notice that they are presented with a screen asking them to choose the old display using SiteDirector or a new display using the Nxt site. Both are current. The new…

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Homeless Law Blog

Features questions and answers about how the law affects homeless life. By Linda Tashbook.

http://homelesslaw.wordpress.com

Jul 17
How can homeless advocates get laws to change?

How can homeless advocates get laws to change?

There are several components to getting laws changed so that public services can better include homeless people and so that the government can better protect homeless people.
May 31
When is it legal to take stuff from the trash?

When is it legal to take stuff from the trash?

**** The information written here is not legal advice and the author of this blog is not your lawyer. These posts merely contain ideas to help you plan and organize your legal research and identify potentially helpful sources of law.…
Feb 19
How can a squatter get the actual title to the property?

How can a squatter get the actual title to the property?

The earlier post about squatter’s rights identifies the behavior that can give a squatter rights to property. But the legal right to property is only complete when the title is transferred. Usually, a title is transferred when a seller…

Rank this Week: 3866

Law Libraries Association of…

Law Libraries Association of Alabama

http://llaalabama.blogspot.com/

May 10
2013 Spring Meeting Detail

2013 Spring Meeting Detail

LLAA Spring Meeting Friday May 24, 2013Alabama Supreme Court and State Law Library Montgomery, Alabama9:00 - 10:00: Welcome/Registration with Light Breakfast 10:00 am - 11:15: Alabama Supreme Court & State Law Library: Its Past, Its…
Apr 18
The 2013 Spring Meeting has been set for…

The 2013 Spring Meeting has been set for May 24th at the Supreme Court Law Library in Montgomery. Details to follow soon.
Apr 8
Our own Emily Marcum (Lightfoot Franklin)…

Our own Emily Marcum (Lightfoot Franklin) has been published in the Legal Reference Services Quarterly Volume 32, Issue 1-2, 2013.Check out the…

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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…

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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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Callinan the Librarian

Covers work-life balance for librarians.

http://callinanthelibrarian.blogspot.com/

Sep 17
Part-Time Work: Variations on a Theme

Part-Time Work: Variations on a Theme

I came across an interesting initiative out of UC Hastings called the Project for Attorney Retention [http://www.pardc.org/ ]. This page includes observations from attorneys who have been working part-time inside DC law firms:…
Sep 11
Career Re-Entry Program At American University

Career Re-Entry Program At American University

Washington's American University has launched a Lawyer Re-Entry Program for attorneys looking to return to their careers after taking time off. See this link for the press release. What a great idea! We need something like this for…
Jul 22
Flexible "Weekends"

Flexible "Weekends"

In the nearly three years since I've been consulting from home, traditional weekends have gradually disappeared from my work routine. It's now more unusual for me not to work on a weekend than it is for me to draft a section of a report or…

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ELLA Blog

From the Edmonton Law Libraries Association.

http://apps.edmontonlawlibraries.ca/Blog/

May 11
"5 Canadian legal rulings involving FaceBook" - CBC news story...

"5 Canadian legal rulings involving FaceBook" - CBC news story...

ELLA is hosting a Social Media in the Courts session on May 17th, 2012. I just came across this very timely news story on CBC that will give all of us a bit of info we can bring to the session: "5 Canadian legal rulings involving…
May 11
"5 Canadian legal rulings involving FaceBook" - CBC news story...

"5 Canadian legal rulings involving FaceBook" - CBC news story...

ELLA is hosting a Social Media in the Courts session on May 17th, 2012. I just came across this very timely news story on CBC that will give all of us a bit of info we can bring to the session: "5 Canadian legal…
Mar 27
Head Start 2012

Head Start 2012

Registration is underway for the Edmonton Law Libraries Association Head Start Program. It is hard to believe, but 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of Head Start. As of March 28, 2012 we are 25% sold - please register your articling…

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law.librarians

Features links and resources from a community of law librarians.

http://lawlibrarians.wordpress.com

Aug 3
The Law Librarians Podcast rides again …

The Law Librarians Podcast rides again …

The Law Librarians Podcast rides again – this Friday, August 7th on BlogTalk Radio.
Jun 24
Anyone go to that free legal resources p …

Anyone go to that free legal resources p …

Anyone go to that free legal resources presentation thingy recently? Can’t remember who put it on. Maybe one of youse actually pitched it?
May 22
Congrats to Bonnie Shucha who’s WisBlaw …

Congrats to Bonnie Shucha who’s WisBlaw …

Congrats to Bonnie Shucha who’s WisBlawg turned five this week!

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LaValley Library at the University…

LaValley Library at the University of Toledo College of Law

http://lavalleylibrary.blogspot.com/

Oct 6
Election website

Election website

There are a couple websites that may be of interest to Lucas County voters.First off there is http://www.lucascountyvotes.org/ which goes to the Board of Elections section of the Lucas County government website. There are lists of the…
Jan 14
Tax Time link

Tax Time link

Once again it is time for the taxman, er, taxperson. Here are the links to the Federal, state of Ohio, and Toledo income tax information and forms.IRS publications and documentsOhio income tax linksToledo income tax link
Jan 8
FBI Crime Statistics, prelim 2007 first half

FBI Crime Statistics, prelim 2007 first half

Crime rates fell in the first half of 2007, according to premilinary FBI statistics.Here's the link to the FBI's story, which has a link to the statistics themselves.

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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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Lachance on Law

Covers the access and use of online legal information. By Colin Lachance, President of the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII).

http://lachanceonlaw.wordpress.com/

Dec 3
Of blogs and magazines – my 2012 CLawBies nomination

Of blogs and magazines – my 2012 CLawBies nomination

It’s CLawBies time again. The CLawBies – an unfortunately-named (how, exactly, does one clear up a stubborn case of the CLawbies? Are they contagious?) but well-meaning accolade – recognize the best in Canadian law blogging.…
Nov 27
A Canadian A2J technology deficit?

A Canadian A2J technology deficit?

With all the excitement of a cosplay buff just ahead of Comic-Con, I anxiously awaited the Law via the Internet conference held in early October at Cornell University in picturesque Ithaca, NY. The 3 day event included the annual get together…
Nov 27
A Canadian A2J technology deficit?

A Canadian A2J technology deficit?

With all the excitement of a cosplay buff just ahead of Comic-Con, I anxiously awaited the Law via the Internet conference held in early October at Cornell University in picturesque Ithaca, NY. The 3 day event included the annual get together…

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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…

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Connie Crosby Links

Documenting the World Wide Web, one webpage at a time.

http://conniecrosbylinks.blogspot.com/

May 1
Negotation Skills for Librarian

Negotation Skills for Librarian

My colleague Yasmin was asking if I knew of any materials on negotiation skills. Here are a few things I came up with:We covered it at NE2007 -- the audio is on this page-- http://www.law-lib.utoronto.ca/NE2007/Proceedings.html it is program…
Mar 12
South by Southwest - Connie's SXSW Link

South by Southwest - Connie's SXSW Link

South by Southwest is not just a music event, but also a big event in the social media industry. I'm pulling together a few links to help me track everything while I watch from afar:Main page: http://www.sxsw.com/Schedule: …
Feb 25
Stem Legal Update

Stem Legal Update

My friend and colleague Steve Matthews of Stem Legal is a busy guy! Here are some of his recent announcements:

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Ballad in Plain E

Covers law libraries and library technicians.

http://www.balladinplaine.com

May 13
Ballad in Plain E is going into hibernation

Ballad in Plain E is going into hibernation

I guess I knew this day would come, but surprisingly, I’m not sad about it. With lots of exciting but time-consuming things happening in my life lately, and a moderately successful new group blogging endeavour underway, I’m just…
Mar 26
The value of law library staff: the position, or the person?

The value of law library staff: the position, or the person?

Karen over at Library Technician Dialog has just written a great post entitled “A Value Proposition“. In it she explains something we’ve been thinking and talking about lately: why Winnipeg law firms don’t employ as…
Mar 24
Ada Lovelace Day 2009: Marg Anderson and Darlene Taylor

Ada Lovelace Day 2009: Marg Anderson and Darlene Taylor

I’ve been thinking all day about who I might write about for Ada Lovelace Day, the day that celebrates women and technology. I realised that it would only be fitting to write about two women who taught me during my two years doing the…

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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.

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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,…

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John Eaton's blog of miscellaneous…

John Eaton's blog of miscellaneous & interesting (to him, anyway) stuff

Covers technology and legal research.

http://jeaton23.wordpress.com

Jun 23
Twitter & Podcast

Twitter & Podcast

I have previously downloaded podcasts from Itunes and so I’m pretty familiar with that method of content delivery, but Twitter was new to me. I signed up yesterday (June 22) and added a few celebs, etc. to my “following” list. It…
May 28
Book launch

Book launch

Eaton & Le May at booklaunch
May 21
Tagging / Deliciou

Tagging / Deliciou

I’m madly trying to get del.icio.us to work and I’ve kind of got it working. I registered an account and then tried to upgrade my browser (using IE 7 ) and followed the instructions. Didn’t seem to do anything as no…

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