Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. - LLSDC

LLSDC Opening Banquet

noemail@llsdc.org — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Please join us for the LLSDC Opening Banquet on September 17 at McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP. Details and cost will be announced soon. Please click here for the menu.

20-Aug-08 8:00 AM

Membership & Business Directory

noemail@llsdc.org — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Did you know that you can search the online membership directory by member or library? See the Membership Directory help file for instructions: http://llsdc.org/en/helpfiles/v/1.

The Website Committee, in conjunction with the ILL SIS, is working on a Business Directory that will provide ILL policies, phone numbers, etc. In the meantime, please search the membership directory by library to obtain library contact information.

4-Aug-08 11:00 PM

Update Your Membership Listing

noemail@llsdc.org — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:30:00 GMT

Please take a moment to check your listing in the Membership Directory and make any necessary changes. See the help file for more information: http://llsdc.org/en/helpfiles/v/19.

3-Aug-08 7:30 PM

Membership Renewal Now Underway

noemail@llsdc.org — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT

It's membership renewal time. Please watch your email for your membership renewal notice or click here for instructions on how to renew: http://llsdc.org/en/helpfiles/v/10. If you don't know your LLSDC password, please click here: http://llsdc.org/en/helpfiles/v/20.

Please note:

Institutional Members: If your institution wishes to process all institutional membership renewals at once and generate a single invoice, a dues representative must be designated. The dues representative does not need to be a member of LLSDC. To designate or update the dues representative for your institution, please e-mail membership@llsdc.org with the name and contact information of the person you wish to manage your memberships.
Since LLSDC is a 100% volunteer organization, online renewal is requested. Renewing your membership online allows you to print an invoice and mail a check, or process payment electronically, but please renew online.
Payment options include check, PayPal and credit card.

1-Aug-08 7:00 PM

Website Help

noemail@llsdc.org — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The Website Committee and LLSDC Board are creating help files to assist members in navigating the LLSDC webpage. Please visit "Website Help" (located on the bottom left menu of the main page). If you'd like to suggest a help file, please click "Request a Help File" on the Website Help page (http://llsdc.org/en/helpfiles/).

29-Jun-08 7:00 PM

Membership Renewal

noemail@llsdc.org — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:30:00 GMT

We are in the process of finalizing instructions for this year's membership renewal process. Before the end of June, we will be sending e-mails and posting information to the website with detailed instructions to walk you through the membership renewal process.

Please stay tuned for more information. We appreciate your patience while we work to implement online renewal.

Thank you to Mary Elizabeth Woodruff for all of her hard work on the membership database and renewal process!

12-Jun-08 10:30 AM

Election Results

noemail@llsdc.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to all newly elected members of LLSDC! Your Board for 2008-2009 is:

President
Frances M. Brillantine

Vice President/President Elect
Cameron Gowan

Treasurer
Dawn Bohls

Assistant Treasurer/Treasurer Elect
Heather Bourk

Recording Secretary
Shannon O'Connell

Corresponding Secretary
Barbara Fisher

Immediate Past President
Abigail Ross

Board Members
Roger Skalbeck (2007-2009)
Tricia Pealver (2008-2010)
Judy Weiss (2008-2010)

Thank you to outgoing members of the board: Past President Abigail Ross, Treasurer Laurie Green, Board Member Karen Silber and Board Member Lisa Harrington.

Thank you also to all outgoing SIS presidents and committee chairs. We could not function without the help of so many talented and dedicated volunteers.

11-Jun-08 10:00 AM

AALL in Portland: Volunteers Needed!

noemail@llsdc.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC is host in 2009 to the American Association of Law Libraries annual meeting. As such, we need to promote DC in Portland this July. If you are going to AALL in Portland this July, we need volunteers to staff the Publicity booth. The hours are below:

Friday July 11, 4:00 --7:00
Saturday July 12, 7:00 -- 6:00
Sunday July 13, 7:00 -- 6:30
Monday July 14, 7:30 – 5:00
Tuesday July 15, 7:30 – 3:00

Please consider giving an hour of your time or even a 1/2 hour to answer questions to those who stop by. The booth will have maps, brochures, trinkets etc. If you would like to sign up, please send an e-mail with the times you are available to Leslie Campbell at Leslie_Campbell@ao.uscourts.gov or Karen Silber at ksilber@bna.com. As you can see, we need people from early in the morning to the end of the day. Your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Karen Silber and Leslie Campbell, Co-Chairs, Publicity Committee

11-Jun-08 8:00 AM

Summer Issue of Law Library Lights Online Now

noemail@llsdc.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Summer 2008 issue of Law Library Lights is now available. Access it via the Lights webpage or go directly to the issue here.

This issue's theme is "Life Cycle of a law Librarian." Get a glimpse into the variety of paths a career in law librarianships can take.

A big thank you is due to Editor Shannon O'Connell and Assistant Editor Matt Braun for doing a fantastic job with Lights this year. Matt will take over as Editor for 2008-2009. He's looking for an Assistant Editor, so please contact him if you're interested.

11-Jun-08 7:00 AM

LLSDC Jobline

noemail@llsdc.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT

LLSDC members can add job announcements to the LLSDC Jobline for no charge. Members can add job announcements themselves, or email jobline@llsdc.org and we'll do it for you. To add a job announcement, follow these steps:

Login to llsdc.org
Click "LLSDC Jobline"
Click "Add"
Fill in required information (marked with an "r")
Click "Submit Listing"
If you need to edit the listing, click the pencil icon
Once approved by the Placement Chair, the ad will be posted

11-Jun-08 5:00 AM

Register Now for the Legal Research Institutes!

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The Legal Research Institutes are one-day introductory workshops on legal research. The workshops cover both print and electronic sources and teach a variety of topics. The workshops are aimed at those who are new to legal research and those who want to sharpen their legal research skills.

This year the Institutes will be held at George Washington University Law School on June 4 & 5.

Institute I: June 4, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Case Law
Statutes
Legislative History

To register online with credit card for Institute I, login the LLSDC website, click the Calendar of Events, click Institute I and click the "register now" link. To pay by check, fill out the registration form.

Institute II: June 5, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Administrative Law
Secondary Sources
International Law

To register online with credit card for Institute II, login the LLSDC website, click the Calendar of Events, click Institute II and click the "register now" link. To pay by check, fill out the registration form.

NOTE: For online payments, If you want to attend both days, you must pay for each day separately.

9-May-08 10:00 AM

Online Payment is Now Available!

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:30:00 GMT

LLSDC now has a working Paypal account that enables us to accept online payments. To pay for events (such as the Closing Banquet) online, click the Calendar of Events, click on the event of your choice and click the "Register Now!" link (note: you will have to login to the LLSDC website). Payments are accepted via credit card or Paypal account. Look for online payment to become available for membership renewal in the very near future.

9-May-08 9:30 AM

LLSDC Election Ends Tomorrow

noemail@llsdc.org — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Voting in the the LLSDC election ends tomorrow. If you haven't already done so, please vote now.

The web site at which you cast your vote is:

https://vote.aallnet.org/chp-llsdc/

Please contact Mike Gentile with any questions:

Michael Gentile
Reference Librarian
Arnold & Porter LLP
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-942-5409
michael_gentile@aporter.com

9-May-08 9:00 AM

Call for Submissions: Summer issue of Law Library Lights

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Submissions for the Summer issue of Law Library Lights are now being accepted.

As is our tradition at Lights, the Summer issue is a little more fun. The topic this time around is "Life Cycle of a Law Librarian." From the MLS candidate to the seasoned researcher, from the library manager to the retiree doing volunteer work, learn about the various points in a law librarian's career.

I'm looking for librarians at various points on their career path to share their stories. All you need to do is write a piece about your personal experience in and perspective on the profession. Your piece doesn't have to be long--1500-2000 words is fine. Articles will be due on May 16th.

If you're interested, or want to get more details, please contact Shannon O'Connell at soconnell@wc.com or 202-434-5303.

Past issues of Lights are located here.

9-May-08 7:00 AM

Want to Submit an Announcement for Next Month's Newsletter?

noemail@llsdc.org — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The LLSDC Newsletter is issued on or around the second Thursday of each month. If you would like to submit an announcement to be included in next month's issue, please email your announcement to Frances Brillantine by June 12.

Past newsletters and announcements are located here.

9-May-08 6:00 AM

Spring Issue of Law Library Lights Available

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Hello LLSDC!

There may be a lingering chill in the air, but spring has sprung for LLSDC. The Spring 2008 issue of Law Library Lights is now available.

Access it via the Lights webpage or go directly to the issue here.

Our Spring theme is public relations. Looking for a new way to promote your library? Maybe one of the ideas in this issue will inspire you!

Happy reading and happy Spring!

Shannon S. O'Connell
Law Library Lights Editor 2007-2008

Shannon S. O'Connell | Research/Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Williams & Connolly LLP
725 12th Street, NW | Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.434.5303 | Fax: 202.434.5029 | Email: soconnell@wc.com

11-Apr-08 11:00 AM

Thomson Elementary School Book Drive for National Library Week

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

In honor of National Library Week, LLSDC is sponsoring a Book Drive for Strong John Thomson Elementary School at 12th & L St NW. This public neighborhood school serves nearly 400 students in grades pk-6th. These students face many challenges -- 53% are
learning English as a second language and 79% are economically disadvantaged. To learn more about Thomson Elementary please visit their website.

ALL new or gently used children's books from pre-K to sixth grade are welcome, including scary/ghost stories, sports books, books on African and Asian countries and animal books. Multiple copies are great. You can also donate money in the form of a check made out to Thomson School which will be used to buy books at a 40% discount from their distributor.

To get a sense of books needed at Thomson, look at or purchase directly from the Strong John Thomson Amazon wish list. Remember, if you order books from Amazon, they can be sent directly to the school. New titles are added all the time!

Send out an e-mail to your office to collect books during Library Week in a box in in your library. After the drive, from April 21-25th, drop off books at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, Lower Level Mailroom, 1900 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 or Thompson Coburn at 1909 K ST NW Suite 600 . You can also drop them off at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K ST NW, Washington, D.C. 20005, if you call Lynn or Judy at 202-326-400 x6061 from the lobby phone.

This a win-win situation for the school and for the library community. The children are eager readers and any contributions are welcome. Donate one of your elementary school favorites, help Thomson School and spread the love of reading to our young people.

Questions? Contact Charlotte Osborn-Bensaada at 202-585-6954 or Kate Martin at 202-496-7752.

11-Apr-08 9:00 AM

LLSDC Election

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT

The LLSDC election will commence on April 16, 2008. Voting will be via the AALL's online balloting system. Complete voting instructions will be forwarded to you in subsequent emails. If, for any reason, you would prefer a paper ballot please notify me as soon as possible. Below you will find a list of the candidates and the offices for which they are running. If you have any questions, please contact:

Michael Gentile
Reference Librarian
Arnold & Porter
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-942-5409
michael_gentile@aporter.com

Candidates

Vice President/President-Elect

Cameron Gowan (Groom Law Group)
Tracy Woodard (Howard University)

Assistant Treasurer/Treasurer

Heather Bourk (Georgetown University)
John Smith (American University)

Recording Secretary

Keith Gabel (Stewart & Stewart)
Shannon O'Connell (Williams & Connolly)

Board Member

Judy Weiss (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation)
Tricia Peavler (Jenner & Block)
Adeen Postar (American University)

10-Apr-08 2:00 PM

Call for Submissions: Spring Issue of Law Library Lights

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Submissions for the Spring issue of Law Library Lights are now being accepted. The theme of the upcoming issue is Public Relations.

How do you stay connected to your users? Got an innovative way of publicizing your library's resources? How do you maintain and enhance your library's visibility in your larger organization? Share your tips, ideas and experiences: write for Lights!

Articles should be around 1500-2000 words (a little longer or shorter is fine). Final submissions are due on Monday, March 3rd. Full guidelines will be provided to anyone who's interested.

If you're interested in writing an article for the Spring issue, please contact Shannon O'Connell at soconnell@wc.com or 202-434-5303.

15-Feb-08 8:00 AM

Registration now OPEN for the Joint LLSDC/SEAALL Conference in March!

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Come join LLSDC and SEAALL at our joint conference March 27-29, 2008. We've put together an exciting event that will include interesting and timely educational programs, an Opening Banquet at the Torpedo Factory, and illustrious guest speakers.

Come join us as we explore IP for the IP (Intellectual Property for the Information Professional). Our keynote speaker this year will be Helen Thomas (yes, THE Helen Thomas!). Judge Leonie Brinkema from the USDC EDVA will be speaking at the Institute and Dr. Michael Kurtz from NARA will be talking about looted art. Our regular programs will cover such relevant and hot topics as food law, disaster plans, fashion fakes and forgeries, copyright and interpreting “geek speak.”

The programs are just the beginning. Network with your colleagues at the brand-new Westin Alexandria; join us as our distinguished guests at the Opening Reception at the Torpedo Factory Art Center with lovely views of the Potomac River; chat with your colleagues at the Friday evening Dine-Arounds; explore all Old Town has to offer through living history walking tours and trolley rides.

Registration, hotel information and the preliminary program are all available on the LLSDC website. You can register for the entire conference, or just for a day. Come join us for a fun-filled three days with our Southeastern colleagues!

15-Feb-08 8:00 AM