Introducing MetaLib

MetaLib is a federated search tool created by The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). It allows you to retrieve U.S. Government Publications (i.e.: articles, citations, etc.) by searching across 53 Federal Government databases, including THOMAS, GAO Reports, PubMed, USA.gov and more. Metalib allows basic, advanced, and expert searching. You may also restrict your search to certain topics such as Environment, Education or Agriculture. For more information or to try MetaLib, go to: http://metalib.gpo.gov

New Age Law Firm!!!!

The Kocian Law Group, specializing in personal injury and malpractice, opened the first drive-thru law firm in Connecticut and possibly even the country last week. But the drive-thru is not the only service offered on it's legal menu, the law firm is also open nights and weekends. And Guess What ? The customers love it. The law firm still consults and meets with clients on the inside but wanted to make it convenient for customers to pick up and drop off documents. New Age?? Definitely. This law firm is thinking outside the box. For information to www.nbcconnecticut.com/.../A-New-Spin-On-Legal-Service-105381588.html?..

National Pro Bono Celebration Week

National Pro Bono Celebration week was launched by the American Bar Association in 2009 to address the increasing need for pro bono services during an economic downturn. According to http://www.celebrateprobono.org, "The Celebration is a coordinated national effort to meet the ever-growing needs of this country's most vulnerable citizens by encouraging and supporting local efforts to expand the delivery of pro bono legal services, and by showcasing the great difference that pro bono lawyers make to the nation, its system of justice, its communities and, most of all, to the clients they serve."

Reminder: Loislaw Workshop Tuesday!

The Law Library will be hosting a Loislaw Workshop Tuesday 10/19 from 12:00-12:50 in the Law Library Conference Room. Come join us to learn how you can get the most out of this database.

Library Hours Monday 10/18

Happy Fall Break! The law library will be observing normal hours today.

Free and Cost Effective Legal Research Tools Workshop

Thursday, October 14, 2010
5:30 - 6:20 p.m.
Law Library Conference Room

No matter where you’re employed after law school, it will be important to know how to conduct legal research in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Please join us for a workshop detailing the coverage of free and cost-effective legal research tools such as Fastcase, THOMAS, Justia and more.

PicJur - Law School Maps

I was reading the Fastcase Blog and they had an article about PicJur. PicJur is great for visual learners and those who like maps as a way to keep track of legal concepts. You can currently buy PicJur maps for Contracts and Civil Procedure.