The 3 Foot Radius of the Law Library

3 Geeks and a Law Blog: The 3 Foot Radius of the Law Library

When you have time to sit quietly for about 20 minutes, read this article and see if any of it resonates with you.

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My opinion of course is my own. The sentence that stood out for me was this:
"It is not about the space, but about the service."

My opinion is: The LCLL needs to reach out to patrons, rather than waiting for them to come to the physical location of the Law Library. That would be  a separate position/consultant to have the time and materials to go out to the public and government offices to train others to help themselves. It is simply too much of a burden for the solo librarian to do both.

In the mean time, as I improve my skillset I will look into any possible grants for this kind of activity.
I would like to bring this issue up at the April 19th BOT Mtg. but I am uncertain that this is the appropriate time or that perhaps there is another step or two before the BOT can addess this as a whole working in tandem with the Law Librarian.
Anticipating future needs and purpose of the public law library and to what means they can be met needs to be addressed and given time to be pondered and thought out. The writing is on the wall: More pro se AND Bar members are needing the services the LCLL offers regardless of its ability to provide it.

Legal Pad

Legal Pad

Another good site for up-to-date info on current litigation issues

U.S. Justice Department Joins Advocates' Lynn E. v. Lynch Suit Citing Lack of Community Mental Health Services in New Hampshire

U.S. Justice Department Joins Advocates' Lynn E. v. Lynch Suit Citing Lack of Community Mental Health Services in New Hampshire

STATE: Attorney general files amicus brief in Supreme Court against Arizona immigration law

STATE: Attorney general files amicus brief in Supreme Court against Arizona immigration law

All California Joint Institute PowerPoint

All California Joint Institute PowerPoint

Vanessa Christman from El Dorado County Law Library created this great presentation.

National Law Day on May 1 2012

National Law Day is recognized on May 1 as a day that honors the role of law in our nation. The 2012 Theme—No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom—is focused on the important role the courts play in our lives. Open and accessible courts are essential to maintaining the American way of life.

Visit www.courts.ca.gov/lawday.htm for resources, tools, and ideas on ways law libraries can celebrate Law Day.

The site includes:

·         Publicity material templates to help you advertise events.

·         Recommendations for Law Day book and resource displays for youth showcasing a court-related theme.

·         Ideas and resources to produce interactive, and entertaining Law Day Events (Mock Trials, Law Day Film Festival, Careers in the Law workshop, etc.) 

For more information, please contact Deirdre Benedict, Court Services Analyst, Administrative Office of the Courts, at deirdre.benedict@jud.ca.gov or 415-865-8915.

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Deirdre Benedict
Court Services Analyst
Court Programs and Services Division - PEP Unit
Judicial Council of California - Administrative Office of the Courts
415-865-8915

"Serving the courts for the benefit of all Californians."

Observations on Rural Stereotypes

Observations on Rural Stereotypes

Great article!