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We are looking forward to our annual holiday get together IN PERSON this year on December 14th from 11:30 – 1:30. Our lunch will be hosted by our friends at Westlaw, and we will be joined by our local rep, the wonderful Jessica Jurasko. Nicky’s Thai Kitchen 903 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA  15222 (412) 471-8424Continue reading “2022 Holiday Lunch”

All Microsoft’s PowerToys for Windows 10, Explained PowerToys is an “. . . open-source project [that] adds many powerful features to Windows.” This How-To Geek post explains how to download PowerToys from GitHub and then try out the different features and settings you find interesting. Best of all, it’s free and open-source!   The LawContinue reading “April Link Roundup”

Hein Has Acquired the Current Index to Legal Periodicals! HeinOnline “. . . acquired the rights to the University of Washington Gallagher Law Library’s Current Index to Legal Periodicals (CILP).”   Why law librarians are so important in a data-driven world Femi Cadmus at OUPBlog pens a contemplative post about the “. . . dynamicContinue reading “March Link Roundup”

Should the public pay a dime for access to court records? Linking to a Washington Post article, beSpacific provides information on a challenge to the search function paywall to PACER, the Public Access to Court Electronic Records.     Linda Tashbook forwarded information from the Allegheny County Law Library regarding a free CLE scheduled forContinue reading “February Link Roundup”

The Decade in Legal Tech: The 10 Most Significant Developments LawSites Blog’s take on the Top Ten biggest developments in legal tech of the past decade.   The 100+ Best Websites on the Internet MakeUseOf compiled a list of 100 “. . .  genuinely useful, top-of-the-line websites (not apps) where you’ll find what you need.”Continue reading “January Link Roundup”

5 Ways to Pursue a Passion Project While Working a Full-time Job   Multi-hyphenate writer/artist/musician Danielle Sinay discusses ways to “find time for hobbies.”   Debra Pfeifer sent a second announcement re: the WPLLA Holiday Party, sponsored by Lexis Nexis:The Capital Grille301 Fifth AvenueDecember 11th, 2019 from 12:00-1:00pm     Ann Unger asked about document/articleContinue reading “December Link Roundup”

It’s not too late to apply for the AALL Leadership Academy – March 27-28, 2020 WPLLA Member Krista Ford send a link to AALL’s 2020 Leadership Academy. This year’s theme is “Become an Effective Leader.” Hosted at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook, IL from March 27-28, participants will be treated to “. . .Continue reading “November Link Roundup”

Please join us for the WPLLA Holiday Party, Wednesday, December 11th Thank you to Lexis Nexis for hosting our holiday luncheon! The Capital Grille 301 Fifth Avenue December 11th, 2019 – noon until 1 pm eastern, but come early (11:30) for more festivity! We’ll have: A fantastic, festive lunch Law Librarian insights Legal Tech updatesContinue reading “WPLLA Holiday Luncheon – December 11th at The Capital Grille”