Like most WPLLA members, I remember a world before Wikipedia – a world before a web-based encyclopedia with articles on every conceivable subject, updated in real time, by hyper-focused lay experts devoted to their niche obsessions. As Wikipedia grew in popularity, it quickly became the first stop on a research expedition (or even just theContinue reading “OCLC and Wikipedia Content”
Monthly Archives: September 2017
2016-2017 Annual Report
WPLLA continued to provide programming opportunities that included on-site and remote capabilities to accommodate members. Roundtables continue to be popular with our members. WPLLA hopes to offer more informal social events to help strengthen networking for members. In 2016-2017, the Programming Committee chaired by Joel Fishman offered several well-attended programs. These included: Honorable Judge R.Continue reading “2016-2017 Annual Report”
Members of AALL are “making a difference in a multitude of ways”
From the September 6, 2017 Law.com article Quiet No Longer: Law Librarians ‘Forgo the Status Quo‘ : Law firm libraries are making a positive impact by promoting justice, combating misconceptions, and navigating change. And most importantly for the legal services sector, they are delivering value by conducting legal and business research, managing the procurement of criticalContinue reading “Members of AALL are “making a difference in a multitude of ways””
Link Roundup – September
Digitized Bound Congressional Record 1941-1950 Now Available The U.S. Government Publishing Office, in partnership with the Library of Congress, has made digitized versions of the Congressional Record (Bound Edition) from 1941-1950 available on govinfo. This release covers debates and proceedings of the 77th through the 81st Congresses. JSTOR launches updated design and navigation JSTORContinue reading “Link Roundup – September”
Western Pennsylvania Law Library Association 