From the New York Times: In a direct challenge to Microsoft, Google announced late Tuesday that it is developing an operating system for PCs that is tied to its Chrome Web browser. Thanks to my …
Year: 2009
Registration Open for Free AALL Unconference, Lawberry Camp
“The AALL 2009 Annual Meeting Theme is ‘Innovate.’ In that spirit, there will be an “unconference” for the first time ever this year prior to the Annual Meeting. Attendees will have the chance to explore …
Coming Soon? Ad-Supported Kindle Books Free with Purchase of Print Ed
I saw this item on Twitter this morning: Amazon.com has filed for a number of patents that hint at ad-supported books for its Kindle e-reader–more specifically, a free or discounted ad-supported e-book for customers who …
Nolo's Law Dictionary Free for iPhone
Nolo has developed a free legal dictionary for the iPhone. Nolo’s Plain English Law Dictionary “contains nearly 4000 legal terms defined in everyday, understandable language,” according to the iTunes descriptions. Here’s more about the app …
Patent Searching at Milwaukee Public Library
From Now @ MPL: Milwaukee Public Library is an official Patent and Trademark Depository Library. A Patent and Trademark Depository Library (PTDL) is a library designated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) to …
Jureeka! Makes it Easy to Link to Cases & Statutes in E-Filed Appellate Briefs
Beginning today, July 1, 2009, Wisconsin attorneys must electronically file a copy of all appellate briefs, no-merit reports, petitions for review, and responses. For more on these requirements, see Mandatory appellate e-filing begins July 1, …
WI State Law Library Creates Foreclosure Tutorial
The Wisconsin State Law Library has created a tutorial on foreclosure. From WSLL @ Your Service: With the current economic situation, many people have been forced to deal with the issue of home foreclosure and …
More on Badgerlink Changes – Additional EBSCO Content
A few weeks ago, I shared the news that ProQuest content would no longer be accessible via Badgerlink. But there is also some good news…beginning today, July 1st, EBSCO content is being expanded to nearly …
WI Dept of Justice RSS Feed
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has set up a RSS feed. From the Press Release: You can currently subscribe and receive all press releases and media alerts. Other information, such as Attorney General Guest Columns, …
UW-W Awarded Grant to Help School Librarians Learn About New Technologies
A group of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater library science professors has been awarded a federal grant totaling almost $1 million to help school librarians become licensed and conversant with changing technology. Read more in the press …