77 Square, off shoot of The Capital Times, has a great article on how the public libraries in Madison have embraced technology to attract users and stay relevant in the digital age. Libraries were once …
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WLR Article Examines Wisconsin's Public Records Law in the Digital Age
The latest issue of the Wisconsin Law Review features a thought-provoking examination of state public records law in the digital age. “Wisconsin’s Public-Records Law: Preserving the Presumption of Complete Public Access in the Age of …
Law Librarians LinkedIn Group
Abbie Mulvihill (AbsTracked) has set up a Law Librarians group at LinkedIn. If you are a law librarian with a LinkedIn profile, all you have to do is click on this link to join. You’ll …
Legal Services Ad Promises Pettifogging – Provided "They Are Roundly Paid for It"
The Legal Antiquarian gave me a good laugh today with this legal services ad from 1822: Talk about truth in advertising! What’s pettifogging you may ask? Merriam Webster defines it as “a lawyer whose methods …
Keep Track of Library Books with Library Elf
I was reminded again yesterday of how much I love Library Elf, a handy little service which tracks your account at the public library. Just enter your library card number and pin number, and Elf …
Google Introduces Health Care Tracking Service
Google has introduced a free health care tracking service called Google Health. From the site: Google Health puts you in charge of your health information. It’s safe, secure, and free. * Organize your health information …
List of Law Libraries in Facebook
Jennifer L. Behrens of Duke Law Library has compiled a list of law library pages on Facebook. See UW Law Library’s Facebook page which appears on the list. For more about how law libraries are …
Dr. Biddy Martin Picked as Next UW-Madison Chancellor
It was announced yesterday that Dr. Carolyn “Biddy” Martin has been recommended as the next UW-Madison chancellor by the Board of Regents. There has been a lot of discussion and speculation about Dr. Martin on …
WisBlawg Turns Four
I’m pleased to share that WisBlawg recently celebrated its fourth birthday. Thanks to all of you loyal readers for sticking with me!
Milwaukee Public Library Considers Express Libraries for Supermarkets, Airport, Etc.
According to JS Online, Milwaukee Public Library is investigating the idea of creating three express libraries where patrons could access library materials and services at convenient places, such as supermarkets, coffee shops, or the airport. …