Good Sotomayor link
May 29, 2009 at 1:53 pm | In US Government | Leave a CommentTags: law library of congress, Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Supreme Court
The Law Library of Congress has launced a new website on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. You can read more about Sotomayor here.
More on Justice Sotomayor…
May 26, 2009 at 11:28 am | In Law in the News | Leave a CommentTags: Sonia Sotomayor, supreme court justices
See the Justice’s resume and credentials here on CNN.com.
Obama to choose Sotomayor
May 26, 2009 at 9:20 am | In Law in the News, US Government | Leave a CommentTags: David Souter, President Obama, Sonia Sotomayor, supreme court justices, U.S. Supreme Court
CNN is reporting that President Obama will announce this morning federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor will be nominated to serve on the Supreme Court. She will be the first Hispanic person to serve on the court, replacing Justice David Souter.
Some good Twitters to follow
May 22, 2009 at 10:20 am | In Tech Side of Things | Leave a CommentTags: twitter
Legal Technology from Law.com has come up with it’s top 20 Twitterers lawyers should follow. You can see the list here.
What is USS?
May 22, 2009 at 9:34 am | In Legal Research 101 | Leave a CommentTags: legal research, online research, USS
You might have seen a new search box called NELLCO Universal Search Solution on our library homepage and wondered what exactly is it?
The USS Search performs an ”All in One” search of the online catalog, HeinOnline, the Internet, and other important sites. Check it out!
Does what you wear matter?
May 22, 2009 at 9:27 am | In General Interest | Leave a CommentTags: professional attire, professionalism
According to a number of Illinois judges, it does matter what male and female attorneys are wearing in court. Read more about attorney wardrobe concerns here.
Thanks to the WSJ Law Blog.
Free access to case law?
May 21, 2009 at 12:06 pm | In Legal Research 101, Tech Side of Things | Leave a CommentTags: case law, free research, online research, online resources
That’s right, find out what the top ten free sites are to research case law, each carrying their own strengths and weaknesses of course. See if one fits your research needs.
Clinton administration hard drive missing
May 21, 2009 at 11:56 am | In General Interest, US Government | Leave a CommentTags: Clinton administration, computer data, National Archives
The National Archives has misplaced a valuable computer hard drive containing specific information from the Clinton Administration, including things from social security numbers to “White House operating procedures”. Read more here.
Say Goodbye…
May 19, 2009 at 11:36 am | In General Interest, Just for Fun, Library Business | Leave a CommentTags: card catalog
Over the next few months, you may notice some changes happening to the law library. One of these changes is we are getting rid of the manual card catalog!
But don’t worry! Our online catalog is still available for use, of course.
Above: Bob Eaton sorts through the cards looking for ways to recycle them.
Congratulations!
May 18, 2009 at 12:25 pm | In Just for Fun | Leave a CommentCongratulations to all the graduates this past weekend. Best of luck for your future!
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