Faced with a firestorm of opposition from scientific and library organizations, as well as a congressional mandate, the EPA is reopening its libraries in Region 5 in Chicago, Region 6 in Dallas, Region 7 in …
Libraries & Librarians
Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin Calendar
The Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin has embarked on a new marketing initiative this year – a LLAW calendar. The calendar features pictures taken by LLAW members, as well as, interesting dates in legal, library …
Univ. of Michigan Installs Espresso Book Printing Machine
The University of Michigan Shapiro Library is the first university library to install the Espresso Book Machine. The book print machine produces paperback books on demand. From the press release: The book machine, located in …
AALL Spectrum Blog
Editor Mark Estes has launched the AALL Spectrum Blog, “a tool to continue the conversation about law librarianship and the opportunities we face.” AALL Spectrum is the monthly magazine of the American Association of Law …
UW Madison Libraries Develops Mobile-Friendly Site
The UW Madison Libraries have developed a mobile friendly site so that users of devices such as iPhones, PDAs, etc. may more easily navigate through the library web site. This beta mobile site is accessible …
New UW Law Library Web Site – URL Changes for WI Briefs & Drafting Records
I’m very pleased to share the newly redesigned Law Library Web site. The new site features lots more quick links to our most popular resources. We’ve also revamped our list of databases so that users …
Star in Your Own Mini READ Poster
Now you (or your dog) can star in your own mini READ poster thanks to ALA (American Library Association). Just upload your photo, add some text if desired, choose a poster style, and you’re done! …
Milwaukee Area Libraries Using RFID to Improve Efficiency
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports on the use of RFID in Milwaukee area libraries. West Allis is among a handful of local libraries in Milwaukee County — including Greenfield, Wauwatosa and Franklin — that are …
Web 2.0 Challenge Course Now Available
Are you interested in learning about applications like blogs, wikis, and Second Life, but don’t have a lot of time? Take the AALL Computing Service Special Interest Section’s Web 2.0 Challenge! The Web 2.0 Challenge …
Law Librarianship as an Alternative Career for Attorneys
In a new career alternatives feature, Above the Law examines law librarianship. A bit snarky, but pretty much on the money. Worth a look if you’re thinking about a career change. Selections from the AALL …