Spring 2015 newsletter - Minnesota Association of Law Libraries

VOLUME 41
ISSUE 3
SPRING 2015
THE NEWS YOU CAN USE FOR M I N N E S O T A L A W L I B R A R Y MEMBERS reference desk
Editorial Team/Committee: Jennifer Doyle Andrea Fraser Peggy Lahammer Kaythey Windyk Sarah Yates MALL
An Inside Look at the Mitchell | Hamline School of Law by Simon Canick In general I embrace change. A new project, renova on, service, etc., can bring excitement to work that might otherwise become repe ous. But change can be overwhelming, so ideally you spread it out. At William Mitchell we’ve experienced a decade’s worth of change in the span of a couple of months. In January we welcomed our first cohort of students enrolled in the Hybrid J.D. program. It was the culminaon of years of work, including countless hours from members of William Mitchell’s Informa on Resources group: pla orm evalua on, development of distanced-based book borrowing procedures, instruc onal design, planning for tech support, academic program development, researching and responding to compliance issues related to online programs, and many others. Just a few weeks later, William Mitchell announced the hiring of its new Dean and President, Mark Gordon, who begins his term on July 1st. He succeeds Eric Janus, to whom I’ve reported since I arrived at Mitchell in 2008. Dean Janus has been a mentor to me, and a great friend of the library, so his re rement is sad (or at least bi ersweet), and provokes a fair bit of uncertainty. We’re excited for the new dean, of course, but it’s hard not to wonder how things will change. Meanwhile, in the months preceding those two major announcements, representa ves from William Mitchell and Ham- ArƟcle: An Inside Look at Mitchell | Hamline were busy nego a ng an agreement to combine the two line School of Law ……….…………....….….1-3 law schools. As announced on February 13th, the Mitchell | New Members .…….. …………….…….……….3 Hamline School of Law (MHSL) will be an independent law President’s Corner ………………….….………..4 school located at William Mitchell’s campus on Summit Avenue, and will include staff, faculty, and students from both Downtowner: Changing Role of Law Lischools. Assuming ABA acquiescence this summer, MHSL’s braries……………………………………………...….5 first entering class will begin this fall. ArƟcle: Innova on in the Legal Sector..6-7 ArƟcle: Law Firm Innova on Ini aThe nego a ons culminated this winter, but they’d been offves…………………………………………………..7-8 and-on for many years. The two schools kept returning to the table for several reasons. First, Hamline and William Mitchell ArƟcle: Judicial Blogging Interview with have similar missions, with a focus on providing broad access Judge Pendleton ..…..………………...…...9-11 to prac cal educa on, both full and part me. Second, their Jobs……………………………………………….11-12 student bodies have similar characteris cs and academic proAnnouncements ……………….……..…...13-14 files. Third, the two schools’ strengths are complementary, not CLEs/Conferences …………………...….. 15-19 duplica ve, with Hamline known especially for dispute resolu- contents
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An Inside Look at the Mitchell | Hamline School of Law by Simon Canick Con nued from Page 1... on and health law, while Mitchell draws more a en on for clinics, intellectual property, and Indian law. (fn1) Fourth, there has long been a sense that four law schools is too many for the Twin Ci es metro area. (fn2) Reac on to the news has been mostly posi ve. Local media outlets reacted warmly, though o en they viewed the combina on through the lens of financial insecurity, or a larger downturn in legal educa on. (fn3) From a big-picture standpoint, and speaking for myself only, I view the combina on as a posi ve development. I like and respect the Hamline staff, faculty, and students whom I’ve met. Furthermore, I’m op mis c that the combina on will lead to be er employment prospects for our graduates. More importantly, I see the combina on as a key move within the context of legal educa on today. In recent years we’ve seen an economic recession, a media nearly united in ques oning the value of law school, and a historic drop in the number of applica ons. In some ways the environment reminds me of the year 2000 when I got my MLIS. It was obvious then that librarianship was transforming, and many worried that technology and disintermedia on would diminish our profession. Provosts, municipali es, and the popular press suggested budget cuts because “everything is online.” People asked me if libraries would go the way of travel agencies. I always responded (and s ll do) that “there’s never been a be er me to be a librarian.” I saw opportuni es to enhance and improve services, to embrace technology, and to transform spaces in ways that enhance the mission of the school. Now, as we face a transforma on in legal educa on, I see similar opportuni es and possibili es. For the first me in memory, law schools are changing. Incubator programs, accelerated J.D.s, industry-wide mandates for outcomes, embrace of transparency in employment data, online masters / LL.M. programs, required externships and other experien al programs… the list goes on. Mitchell | Hamline is posi oned well for this new age. We will have an engaged, dedicated board of trustees, a faculty that's on the cu ng edge of curricular reform, and a tremendous staff. We already have the country's only ABA variance for hybrid delivery. We will keep our deep connec on to alumni and the community. The combina on means that we can focus more of our energy on improving the educa onal experience. Personally I feel like I’m at the right place at the right me. But I’m anxious too. Partly that’s because I love the atmosphere at William Mitchell and I don’t know how it will change. It seems to me that the culture of a place is fragile, and can crack under the weight of nego a on and new personali es. The integra on process itself will be difficult and imperfect. MHSL needs ABA acquiescence, and though nobody doubts it will happen, the two schools will con nue opera ng independently un l it does. Con nued separa on will be most pronounced in admissions, where, for an trust reasons Mitchell and Hamline will have virtually no contact before the combina on is finalized. In the mean me we are working daily to plan other aspects of integra on. How will we normalize curricular differences (e.g., first year wri ng / research programs, required courses, etc.)? How will student and financial records be consolidated? How will we resolve differences in email, enterprise, and other systems? How can we take the best of both libraries to make our services and collec ons even stronger? With respect to library, we know that MHSL will be served by the Warren E. Burger Library, using its exis ng facili es and collec ons, and including staff members from both schools. Pursuant to the terms of the agree2
An Inside Look at the Mitchell | Hamline School of Law by Simon Canick Con nued from Page 2... ment, Hamline University will keep and con nue to use its law library, although we hope to transfer materials that support the ins tutes and centers that move to the combined school. This spring we will work with colleagues at Hamline to ensure jointly accessible databases, and reciprocal borrowing privileges, among other things. Notwithstanding ming issues and the anxiety that springs naturally from major change, I’m op mis c about the library’s role in the new school. We will fully support – indeed we will endeavor to drive – the innova on that occurs at MHSL. We will design and support online / blended programs, promote the scholarly ac vi es of the faculty, acquire and promote new resources for the benefit of students, manage regulatory compliance and copyright issues, incorporate best prac ces into our own teaching, help long- me doctrinal and skills professors infuse technology and new assessments into their classes, design spaces that promote collabora on and ac ve learning, and as always, provide exper se in an environment conducive to effec ve research and study. Truly, I see a bright future for the Burger Library and MHSL. Welcome New Members
Andrews Allen
[email protected]
Debby Hackerson
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Minnesota State Law Library
Public services law librarian.
Teresa Myers
[email protected]
Recently started at Maslon as the research/
technical services librarian.
Samantha Stepp
[email protected]
As of spring 2015 Samantha is a secondsemester student in the MLIS Program at St.
Kate's. She plans to graduate in May 2017.
Career-wise, her goal is to become a nonreference law librarian for a firm or corporation. Eventually, she wants to obtain her J.D.
and become a reference law librarian at a law
school.
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President’s Corner
Barb Minor, MALL President
In Justspring when the world is mudluscious the little
lame baloonman
whistles far and wee ~ e.e. cummings
As I write this column, lunar calendar spring has begun in Minnesota. We have felt the change of seasons earlier
than usual this year, with a run of above-average days to relish. Northlanders are coming out of hibernation,
shedding layers, stretching, and turning toward the sun. It is time for sweeping out the dust and cobwebs and
opening windows to refreshing air and birdsongs.
I have found that my librarian life winds itself around a seasonal cycle as well. Summer in law libraries is about
time off, summer associates parked in open offices, and wishing you were outside rather than at the reference
desk. Autumn means new faces, classroom stints, and the perpetual hum of baby lawyers needing guidance, as
they study or commence their practice in a firm. During the interminable Minnesota winters, our days are indoor-focused and bookended by commutes in darkness at either end. Then another fiscal year begins, with refunded projects and resolutions, and post-holiday activity levels rise.
That brings us around to spring, the natural milestone of renewal and growth. What will you be doing in the
burgeoning season ahead, as a legal information professional and a MALL member? Here are some possible
places to channel your recharged energy and warmed-up brainpower.
Apply for a MALL scholarship or grant to continue your education and grow in your career. There is “free
money” to be had for any kind of learning experience that appeals to you, at a time when employers may
be stingier about underwriting development expenses. Please take us up on these offers. We only ask that
you later share what you’ve learned with the rest of us—a double shot for one price.
Get active in your professional associations—and this one specifically. Our spring conference is only weeks
away in May, and the program is developing now. Join Todd Fenton on the Education Committee to
make this year’s event the next best thing. Many hands will make the task more fun and rewarding, and
there are many ways to help. Other festivities are yet to come in 2015 that could also benefit from your
talents. We will celebrate our sixtieth anniversary this year and bring the Legal Research Institute to the
greater legal/library community in the fall. Exercise your urge to be a party planner or a teacher for one
night by sharing your social chops or instructional expertise.
Say “yes” to leadership when the Nominations Committee comes calling. At a local level, our chapter will
have openings for vice president and secretary-treasurer this time around. MALL also has a legacy of
sending leaders to AALL national—and to SLA. Jill Strand, SLA’s current president, has set us a proud
example in both organizations. Or resolve to take on a committee position for one year. That commitment
is appreciated.
Share your wisdom, queries, or gripes with people who care and understand. You can write something for
the newsletter, post to the web site blog, broadcast via the listserv, or participate in a Downtowners lunch
-hour discussion. Articles and similar contributions can add a line to your LinkedIn profile and benefit
your colleagues. There is a wellspring of creativity bubbling within this chapter, and spring is a great
time to let your muse scamper about. What makes you feel proud, or frustrated, or puzzled? Throw open
the shutters and give us a holler.
Are you ready for spring? Sow the seeds of new possibilities, bloom where you are planted, and let the fruits of
your harvest nourish your own career and those who share this profession. How will your garden grow this
year?
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Downtowners: The Changing Role of Law Libraries
Rebecca Hare
Technology and changing business models are driving new roles and responsibilities for law librarians. Knowledge management, legal project management, firm intranet, and records management
were the central topics of the March 6 Downtowners meeting. Changing responsibilities discussed at
the meeting included the expanding roles of law libraries, current knowledge management practices,
and need for cooperation with other departments.
Some law libraries have changed their department names to reflect the broader goals and capabilities of the department. For example, Research Services at Robins Kaplan includes resources beyond
legal research, such as health care and scientific research, and the Strategic Intelligence Department at Gray Plant Mooty includes legal project management, knowledge management, and firm intranet responsibilities.
In terms of the knowledge management role within the department, a few libraries maintain their
own databases, such as expert witness, judge, deals, and competitive intelligence databases, and
many use knowledge management products, such as WestKM. Participation is central to a successful
knowledge management program, and many discussed the need for more firm awareness of library
KM resources.
A good portion of the discussion revolved around the critical role of the IT department in supporting
library initiatives; as Sheri Brenden aptly said, “IT is at the hub of change.” While some libraries are
taking on roles such as password management and Sharepoint maintenance, everyone agreed that
developing a closer relationship with IT is beneficial for managing resource updates and maintenance and helping the library realize new technology-driven initiatives. Libraries are also collaborating with marketing and records management departments to further shared goals within the firm.
Despite the unmistakable evolution of the traditional role of law libraries, there remains work to be
done. While law librarians have innovative ideas in abundance and the skill set to follow through,
many libraries face challenges and barriers to fulfilling expanded roles in their firms. Resources,
such as staffing and funding, were commonly cited as the greatest obstacles hindering progress in
library initiatives. As Charlie Wilson of Lindquist and Vennum said, “We’re only limited by our ability
to devote time to it.” It takes staffing to maintain library intranet pages and take on additional
knowledge management responsibilities, and funding is essential for purchasing licenses and software updates.
Another challenge facing libraries that have taken on a knowledge management role is participation
in initiatives, such as InterAction and document management system file sharing. Lindquist and Vennum has had success in this area in its migration to an all-digital file system to improve knowledge
management. Their suggestion was to establish a good process first; by spending time on the frontend, there will be less push-back in implementation.
It was a lively and informative discussion. Thank you to Briggs and Morgan for hosting the lunchhour event.
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Innovation in the Legal Industry Sector is Valued,
but Unstructured and Unfunded
By Peggy Lahammer and Jennifer Doyle
The legal services industry has been characterized as mature, with little revenue growth-- particularly for law firms.
One would think, then, that law firms and other legal organizations would be actively seeking new revenue sources and
ways to improve profitability through innovation. However, in
the legal services industry it appears as though everyone
wants to be able to claim they are innovative, yet very few
are successfully accomplishing it. Innovation is the new
buzzword in legal, and we hear daily that it’s necessary and
inevitable. Then why isn’t there more innovation happening
in our legal services community? And where it exists, what
does it look like?
lecture.
Videos—short videos are created on research topics for
students to watch on demand and to be used as
teaching tools outside of the classroom.
Mobile libraries—moving from print to digital environments: e-books, mobile access, digital libraries.
Software: LibGuides, Drupal, SharePoint.
Social networking—being utilized for marketing and
current awareness.
New/different services—some law firm libraries are
becoming more focused on market and business
development research than the more traditional role
of primary law research.
SURVEY
During February we conducted a survey through MALL email seeking input on innovation programs at member organizations. We received twenty-four responses from a diverse group of respondents:
 42 percent from law firms (10 respondents)
 24 percent from educational institutions (6 respondents)
 29 percent from personnel at courts and other governmental entities (7 respondents)
Although many legal services industries prompt for size
based on the number of attorneys, we asked for the total
number of all employees at their organization and received
responses across sizes, with the 1–50 employee range as
the largest group, with 8 respondents (33 percent). Although
the sample size is too small to create definitive conclusions,
we can use the results for directional guidance on the Minnesota legal market and found great insight from the many
thoughtful responses.
INNOVATION = IMPORTANT? YES!
All survey participants agreed that innovation in our industry
is either important (6 respondents, or 25 percent) or very
important (18 respondents, or 75 percent). Remarkably,
however, only 5 respondents, or 21 percent, report that
there is formal strategy or program that has been communicated within their organization. Of those with a program or
strategy, the focus has been on new processes and products, with some efforts on change in organizational structure
and pricing/business models.
Here are some examples of informal innovation in our legal
community:
Flipped classrooms—where students learn at home
and do homework together during class; this creates a more interactive class than the traditional
These are great starts for innovation initiatives! The success
of these innovation projects is predominately measured by
client satisfaction. However, an improvement in the quality
of work and productivity also is a measurable outcome. We
heard that is it important to measure, as it will help you
show ROI to leadership and will help you get buy-in for future projects.
BARRIERS TO INNOVATION
In our experience, librarians tend to be adaptable, curious
learners who are willing to try new things; but, then, why
isn’t there more innovation happening by MALL members?
Here are some of your responses:
 Lack of funding: 63 percent (15 respondents)
 Lack of time: 38 percent (9 respondents)
 Resistance/apathy from others at firms/organizations:
38 percent (9 respondents)
 Resistance/apathy from leadership: 25 percent (6 respondents)
 Resistance/apathy from staff: 21 percent (5 respondents)
(Note: Survey participants could select all applicable answers.)
No time, no money, and no support from anyone. It’s no
wonder innovation isn’t happening as much as it should be
or could be. As Rebecca Hare points out in her article this
month on the Downtowners meeting, “IT is at the hub of
change.” And technology requires time, money, and support—all critical resources for innovation programs. She further goes on to tell us that the Downtowners meeting attendees suggest that law libraries develop close relationships with IT departments for the purpose of furthering innovation in our law libraries, or if the IT department is not the
hub of change at your organization that you offer to help
lead innovation programs.
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Innovation—Valued, but Unstructured and Unfunded
Continued from page 6
Some survey suggestions for overcoming barriers many of
us experience at our organizations to innovation programs
and initiatives:
Demonstrate long-term cost savings to leadership/
decision makers; illustrate consequences of not
going forward with projects.
Find alternate funding sources for projects.
Set innovation projects in annual goals.
Start innovation projects small, and grow them as
they become successful.
Create a culture of innovation.
Put together an ROI for innovative projects—include
time savings, client satisfaction, quality of work.
OPPORTUNITY
Innovation is an opportunity to try something new, do
something a different way, work with new people, learn
new things, and provide new services. Some innovation
themes presented themselves when we looked at the survey results as a whole: sharing and collaborating, process
improvement, client service improvement, mobility. The
survey shows us that there are some significant barriers
facing us when it comes to innovation. Yet many innovation experts tell us that people are more creative when given boundaries or limits on their ideas. In the law firm environment in particular, however, personnel have been unaccustomed to business of law pressures and may not have
had significant resource restrictions. But, the legal services
industry is undergoing a significant transformation and innovation is always more satisfying when there are obstacles that can be overcome. So, let’s innovate! (Oh, and
please let us know how it goes.) Good luck!
Thank you to all participants who contributed their thoughts
through this survey.
2014 BTI Consul ng, BTI Benchmarking Corporate Counsel Management Strategies, 2014, page 16. October 14, 2011, Stephen Sharpiro, Freedom Can Limit Innovaon, 2011, h p://www.innova onexcellence.com/
blog/2011/10/14/freedom-can-limit-innova on/ Law Firm Innovation Initiatives, By Peggy Lahammer
Research has shown that innovative businesses grow at a much faster rate (62.2 percent
growth rate over five years) than those that are
not innovative (20.7 percent growth). Innovation
can drive revenue growth and often can make
firms more profitable when they leverage innovation to create more efficient processes. Although
the legal services industry as a whole has been
slow to develop innovation programs and initiatives, in the last three to five years we’ve seen several large law firms invest in new client-facing
products and services and in new processes and
pricing. While the new processes and business
models are now being addressed in the context of
legal project management and knowledge management programs, new client-facing products
and services are less common. Three areas where
there has been some innovation in law firm client
products and services include: free forms and templates, new service models, and new online resource products.
Some firms have begun to innovate by
providing free samples of their work product
through their firm sites. The goal of these initiatives is for a potential client to upload a free form,
review it, and then contact the firm with questions
or for advice on how to proceed, resulting in paying clients. These efforts focus on the important
value add that firm attorneys provide with context
on use of documents, important modifications to
documents for unique needs, strategy in use of
legal forms, and more general advice on legal
strategy. Cooley LLP’s CooleyGo provides basic
forms in a number of practice areas, while WilmerHale and Orrick are providing specialty forms
for entrepreneurs and founders through their
WHLaunch and Orrick’s Start-Up Forms sites. The
strategy to target entrepreneurs may be effective
because that group is often operating on very
tight margins and needs low-cost or free forms
and services. Attorneys hope that they will use the
free forms and return to the firm for guidance
when their businesses are profitable and they are
able to pay for services.
Another service area where free legal forms
are readily available is in the trusts and estates
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Continued from page 7 -Law Firm Innovation Initiatives, Peggy Lahammer
practice area. With some estimates that over 50
percent of all Americans lack wills, this is one area of significant need for individuals. A browser search for “free
wills” will produce links to a number of sites purporting to
provide free templates—some that even purport to provide state-specific modifications. LawDepot,
FreeWillForms.com, and DoItYourselfDocuments are just
three of the services available.
Technology companies are also getting in on the
legal forms action by providing forms to small businesses
and individuals who are willing to do it themselves. Legal
Zoom and Founders Workbench are just two legal forms’
providers without law firm backing. Other technology
companies are providing platforms for reviewing, signing,
and processing documents. “One company, Shake, provides a mobile platform to access and sign for for guidance when their businesses are profitable and they are
able to pay for services.
Another service area where free legal forms are
readily available is in the trusts and estates practice area.
With some estimates that over 50 percent of all Americans
lack wills, this is one area of significant need for individuals. A browser search for “free wills” will produce links to a
number of sites purporting to provide free templates—
some that even purport to provide state-specific modifications. LawDepot, FreeWillForms.com, and DoItYourselfDocuments are just three of the services available.
Technology companies are also getting in on the
legal forms action by providing forms to small businesses
and individuals who are willing to do it themselves. Legal
Zoom and Founders Workbench are just two legal forms’
providers without law firm backing. Other technology
companies are providing platforms for reviewing, signing,
and processing documents. “One company, Shake, provides a mobile platform to access and sign simple legal
agreements like freelance consulting contracts, with users
downloading native Shake templates or uploading their
own. Clerky provides form documents for incorporations,
convertible notes and employee agreements along with
document-generator and progress-tracking tools. Docracy
applies the Git-Hub treatment to legal documents, allowing users to tag and up-vote individual documents. Rocket
Lawyer provides subscribers with documents and attendant instructions plus the ability to consult remotely
with an actual lawyer.”
While most large firms now have client extranets to
share matter-related documents, a couple of firms have
leveraged technology and their vast document repositories to deliver products and services over the Internet. Lit-
tler Mendelson, the employment law behemoth, has enjoyed rapid growth over the last decade in part as a result
of their strong innovation and knowledge management
initiatives. They now have at least seven unique products
and services directed toward their clients’ specific labor or
employment law needs. For example, their Case Smart
platform provides clients with a risk assessment analysis
after they enter details of EEOC charges levied against
them. Remarkably, they also now compete against the
large legal publishing vendors with their GPS platform.
Subscriptions to Littler GPS give access to fifty state and
federal legal surveys on fifty-five research topics, delivered
with analysis and links to the primary law sources. They
boast that their service is updated weekly and available
with different subscription models.
Similar to Littler’s strong online presence, Latham
& Watkins also has waded into the online product and
service model. They deliver online resources in three subject areas: False Claims Act Resource Center, the Latham
Network—a training and education platform—and the
Master Limited Partnership Portal—containing partnership
template documents. In Minneapolis, Winthrop & Weinstine has created Winthrop Labs, an innovation consultation service that identifies white spaces in various industries to help guide clients toward commercially viable
product and service concepts for development. Finally, Allen & Overy, a global law firm based in London, is addressing disruption in the UK legal services industry by
creating online legal subscription compliance services for
clients, contract attorneys for clients, and document review
services.
Innovation in UK, Canadian, and Australian law
firms are inevitable due to alternative business structure
(ABS) legislation. Although ABS approval appears unlikely
in the near term by state bars in the U.S., pricing pressure
by U.S. clients and their demand for greater predictability
in outcomes and better management of matters, should
provide sufficient incentive for firms to fund strategic initiWhat Sets Breakthrough Innovators Apart PWC’s Global Innovaon Survey 2013: US Summary, PWC, h p://www.pwc.com/us/
en/consul ng-services/global-innova on-survey.jhtml. Daniel Doktori, What It Means When Law Firms and Start Ups Give Away Legal Documents, TECH CRUNCH (Jan. 10 2015.) h p://techcrunch.com/2015/01/10/documents-just-want-to-befree/. TECH CRUNCH, Id. 8
Judicial Blogging: An Interview with Judge Pendleton
by Liz Reppe
How were you inspired to start your blog?
The Pendleton Judicial Training & Education Blog has an interesting prehistory. Five years ago, in
early 2010, I started authoring the Judicial Training Updates. The updates were distributed biweekly
via e-mail and were designed to be short, concise, simple-to-read judicial tips on legal topics that every judge and attorney should know. The training updates were designed to fill what I perceived to be a
gap in Minnesota judicial education. The concept started small, and the initial distribution list was limited to my local bench. The popularity of the training updates grew, and by the end of the second year
approximately 85 percent of all state court judges were on the list. Over the next several years the email distribution list soared into the thousands, and now it includes 95 percent of all state court judges, the Minnesota County Attorneys Association, the state public defender’s office, all four law
schools, MSBA, MNCLE, the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, hundreds of private attorneys and law firms, and numerous public service and volunteer lawyer organizations. Given
the growing popularity of the training updates, creating a blog that was dedicated to the training and
education of the Minnesota trial bench and attorneys seemed like the next logical step.
In August 2014, with the help of state court administration, the Pendleton Judicial Training & Education Blog was created. The blog is the official repository for all past and present training updates and
also serves as a one-stop legal resource library with hyperlinks to numerous legal research and reference sites.
Did anyone in the Minnesota judicial branch have any concerns about a sitting
judge having a blog? (Did you ask permission?)
The initial suggestion to create a judicial training blog came from Chief Justice Lori Gildae during the
summer of 2014. The chief justice was very supportive and authorized state court administration to
provide the technical assistance needed to help me create and organize the blog. According to the
Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards, as long as I kept the blog postings factual and did not express personal opinions, there would be no ethical concerns with a district court judge managing a
training blog. There was, however, one concern I was asked to address. The training updates had
become so popular that many members of the bar began viewing the updates as the official voice of
the district court bench, which they clearly are not. Disclaimer language was added to the blog to address that concern. The research and writing of the training updates and blog posts are all done on
my own time and are considered my personal work product.
Do you have any idea how many people subscribe to your blog? (Are any usage
statistics available?)
Since August 2014 the blog has recorded over 28,000 hits. In addition to the original e-mail distribution list (which is still active with over a thousand e-mail addresses) an additional 643 persons have
subscribed to the blog.
How do you decide what topics to include?
Although the training updates are available to anyone with an interest, they focus primarily on issues
relevant to judges and are written from a judicial perspective. With each update and post, I try to focus on topics or questions that judges are confronted with on a regular basis. My ideas come from
appellate court decisions, legal articles, training journals, and suggestions from my colleagues. Many
of the training updates are designed for use "in court" by judges and attorneys as resource "cheat
sheets" to ensure the making of a full and complete record. The most important question is always,
“Is this a topic or question that as a district court judge I need to know in order to do my job?”
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Judicial Blogging: An Interview with Judge Pendleton
by Liz Reppe
Continued from page 9
What kind of feedback have you received since it started? Who have you gotten
feedback from? (Attorneys, judges, general public?)
My motivation in continuing to author the updates and manage the blog is based, in large part, on the
tremendous outpouring of support I regularly receive from the bench, the bar, and members of the
general public. Recent updates have been posted to California’s leading CLE website and have been
used in several national domestic abuse seminars. I’ve been told that many judges and attorneys
bookmark the blog for easy access while in court. Newly appointed judges report that the training updates and blog are indispensable resources that they use on a regular basis. The blog also recently
received national recognition from legal commentator and author Robert Ambrogi.
Do you have a schedule for posting, or do you post just when a topic of interest
strikes you?
I make every effort to issue a training update and post to the blog once every two weeks. My goal is
to issue twenty-four training updates annually. I would love to post more frequently if I had the time,
staff, and resources. I recently posted to the blog the one hundredth judicial training update.
Have any other judges contacted you about starting their own blogs?
No. Although there are thousands of blogs written throughout the country by attorneys and other legal
professionals, very few of those blogs are written by judges. The reason for that is simple. The format
for most blogs encourages open-ended, free flowing expressions of personal thoughts and opinions.
While that type of blog format does not present ethical problems for most attorneys, it does for judges.
I do not follow a typical blog format. My blog posts are thoroughly researched and highly structured
judicial training updates designed to address a specific topic or answer a legal question of interest to
judges and attorneys. The blog also serves as a one-stop judicial resource library with hyperlinks to
numerous research and reference sites. The section titled "Judges Only - Restricted Site" can only be
accessed through the Minnesota Judicial Network. To the best of my knowledge the “Pendleton Judicial Training & Education Blog” is the only one of its kind in the country.
Do you read the blogs of any other judges?
Yes, Hennepin County Judge Kevin Burke writes an excellent blog for the American Bar Association,
and Wright County Judge Steve Halsey writes a blog on family law issues and juror misconduct. Both
blogs are excellent, and I highly recommend them.
Are you aware of any other judicial officers in Minnesota who use social media in
this way?
No, I’m not, but the interaction between blogging and other forms of social media raises all sorts of
exciting possibilities. Just recently, on the advice of several well-known bloggers, I started linking the
blog posts to my LinkedIn and Facebook accounts. I am also exploring the possibility of linking a Twitter feed to the blog.
Who originally created and now updates the Wordpress blog page?
During the summer of 2014, the state court information technology department assigned Mariah Miles
to help me create and organize the new blog site. Almost everything I know about organizing and
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Judicial Blogging: An Interview with Judge Pendleton
by Liz Reppe
managing a blog site I learned from Ms. Miles, and I will be forever grateful to her. The blog is registered to me and all blog posts are considered my personal work product. Although Ms. Miles is available to help if I experience technical problems, the day-to-day management and updating of the blog
is my responsibility.
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience with the blog?
The one thing I have learned over the past six months is that the power and
influence of blogging is undeniable. I am surprised at how much I have grown
to enjoy blogging and how much personal satisfaction I get from providing a
training service that has been so universally embraced by both the bench and
bar. I have become a shameless promoter of the blog and would encourage
your readers to log in and spend some time exploring the site. The blog is a
constant work in progress, and I welcome comments and suggestions on how
the site could be improved to better serve the needs of the bench, bar, and
the general public.
The Pendleton Judicial Training & Education Blog is located at
www.PendletonUpdates.com, or simply Google “Pendleton judicial training” or
“Minnesota judicial training.”
RECENT JOB POSTINGS The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (www.hmml.org) at Saint John’s University, Metadata Librarian This posi on will manage the content and consistency of OLIVER, HMML’s online manuscript catalog. The Metadata Librarian will work with HMML staff to improve exis ng and newly created records through authority control and data standardiza on. The Metadata Librarian will also par cipate in the further development of HMML’s online pla orms and their links to digital humani es projects at other ins tu ons. The posi on is ini ally funded for three years by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Founda on, with a possible extension dependent on further funding. A full posi on descrip on and applica on details can be found at: h p://employment.csbsju.edu Dakota County: Assistant Law Librarian The purpose of the posi on is to process all law library materials for the collec ons; receive, review, and reconcile all law library purchases and monies; serve as IFAS AP coordinator, pay all law library invoices, assist patrons with reference and research inquiries; provide law library supervision when the law library manager is absent; manage the law library electronic resources. This posi on requires an individual to be highly organized and have great a en on to detail. Full pos ng: h p://agency.governmentjobs.com/dakota/job_bulle n.cfm?JobID=1073897 Foreign, Compara ve, and Interna onal Law Librarian, Northwestern University School of Law: Research Instruc on & Patron Services SIS The Pritzker Legal Research Center of Northwestern University School of Law invites applica ons for the full- me, permanent posi on of Foreign, Compara ve, and Interna onal Law Librarian. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced reference librarians who provide research and instruc onal support services to the Northwestern University School of Law community, as well as to a broad range of library users throughout the University and beyond. The Foreign, Compara ve, and Interna onal Law librarian has par cular responsibility for reference and instruc onal services and collec on development for Foreign, Compara ve, and Interna onal Legal Research. [email protected] 11
University of Minnesota ‐ Crookston, Assistant Librarian Under general direc on, plans, organizes and directs the ordering, cataloging, and processing of library materials and the automated func ons of the library system. Review of applica on materials will begin immediately and con nue un l the posi on is filled. Visit h ps://employment.umn.edu for complete instruc ons on how to apply electronically. Augsburg College, Library Director Augsburg College invites applicants for the posi on of Library Director. The Director will work with faculty, administrators and staff to develop a shared vision for the library, align library services with Augsburg's strategic plan, manage librarians and library staff and represent Lindell Library internally and externally. To see the full posi on descrip on and apply, h p://bit.ly/LindellDirector State Library Services, Library Development Specialist – State Data Coordinator. State Library Services aligns its mission with the department's vision of educa onal equity for all and the Governor’s Seven Point Plan for Excellence in Educa on. We work collabora vely with the Minnesota library community to create and deliver resources that address the educa onal, social and cultural needs of Minnesotans to accomplish our mission. Primary posi on responsibili es include coordina ng the annual collec on of public library data and providing exper se on program design, implementa on and measurement to improve the ability of Minnesota’s libraries to ar culate the impact of library services. Applica ons will be accepted online through April 15, 2015. Please contact Jennifer Nelson at 651-582-8791 or [email protected] Southwest Minnesota State University, Instruc on/Reference Librarian McFarland Library seeks an energe c, proac ve, team oriented, and innova ve person to provide library instruc on and reference service. Applica on Data: Le er of applica on addressing posi on qualifica ons, vita, and transcripts should be a ached to your applica on. To apply for this posi on, please complete the online applica on process at h p://www.smsu.edu/Administra on/
HumanResources/neogov.cfm. Addi onal informa on on Southwest Minnesota State University can be found at: www.SMSU.edu Informa on about the Library may be found at www.smsu.edu/library Metropolitan State University, Cataloging and Acquisi ons Librarian Send materials to: Apply online only as described under applica on procedure, by deadline. Contact: Jody (Mary) Anderson, Human Resources, Phone: (651) 793-1811 Metropolitan State University, Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian Send materials to: Apply online only as described under applica on procedure, by deadline. Contact: Carla Ballard, Human Resources, Phone: (651) 793-1319 University of Minnesota, Morris: Circula on & Technology Support Manager Rodney A. Briggs Library at the University of Minnesota, Morris invites applica ons from energe c, innova ve and service-oriented individuals for the newly created posi on of Circula on and Technology Support Manager. Repor ng to the library director, the successful candidate will manage the library’s circula on desk as well as work with the UMM Disability Resource Center in suppor ng student needs related to assis ve/adap ve technology accommoda ons and the Briggs Library Digital Services Coordinator in providing technology assistance. h p://www.morris.umn.edu/library Aus n MN Public Library: Library Informa on Systems Manager and Technology Librarian With access to significant support and advice from the regional library system technology staff, you will be responsible for planning, implemen ng, and suppor ng all computer func ons in the library and will develop and implement a program of educa onal opportuni es to meet the technology learning needs of our community. You will also use your public library reference and customer service skills as a member of our informa on desk team. The challenging work, team-oriented colleagues, easy proximity to the Twin Ci es, excellent benefits, and affordable, high-quality, small-town lifestyle make this opportunity your next ideal move. www.ci.aus n.mn.us. University Center, Goddard Library Rochester MN: Temporary Librarian Goddard Library seeks an energe c, proac ve, and innova ve person to work with a variety of library assignments including bibliographic instruc on, technology projects, reference, collec on development, and other academic library responsibili es. The candidate will have the ability to work independently, collabora vely, and crea vely in a rapidly changing environment. A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited ins tu on is required. Hours include nights and weekends and follows the RCTC academic calendar with spring semester ending on May 14, 2015. Hours may vary and addi onal work may be available during the summer of 2015. Please send a completed RCTC applica on and resume to [email protected]. 12
MAGNA CARTA, 800 YEARS: RIGHTS AND THE
RULE OF LAW
RIESENFELD RARE BOOKS RESEARCH CENTER
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW LIBRARY
NOW UNTIL DECEMBER 15TH
The University of Minnesota Law Library has organized a new exhibit, to celebrate the 800th
anniversary of Magna Carta:
MAGNA CARTA, 800 YEARS: RIGHTS AND THE RULE OF LAW
Magna Carta, a world treasure and among the richest symbols of individual rights and government limited by law, enjoys its 800th anniversary this year. Signed by King John of England
in June 1215, Magna Carta’s historic guarantees have echoed down the centuries and remain
at the very heart of our legal tradition.
The University of Minnesota Law Library is celebrating Magna Carta’s anniversary with a special exhibition, “Magna Carta, 800 Years: Rights and the Rule of Law,” at the Riesenfeld Rare
Books Research Center. Drawn from the Library’s outstanding collection of historical law
books, the exhibition traces the history of Magna Carta from its signing, to its influence in early
modern England and colonial America, to the constitutional frameworks that it shaped. The
exhibit showcases over 75 items, at the center of which is the Library’s outstanding collection of
early printed editions of Magna Carta. Through the exhibit we invite visitors to explore the
great history of Magna Carta, as well as its contemporary relevance.
The exhibit is on display now through December 15, 2015, at the Riesenfeld Rare Books Research Center of the University of Minnesota Law Library.
For more about exhibit items, please stay tuned to our blog (http://
riesenfeldcenter.blogspot.com/). For more information or directions, please contact Ryan
Greenwood ([email protected]; 612-625-7323). The exhibit was curated by Ryan Greenwood with the assistance of Barbara Berdahl and Patrick Graybill.
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MALL Announcements SLA Innova on in Ac on Award Special Libraries Associa on Minnesota Chapter presented the 2014 Innova on in Ac on Award for the 2013 MnDOT Library Valua on/Return on Investment (ROI) Study at the joint annual holiday gathering of SLA Minnesota Chapter and MALL in December 2014. Award recipients Kathleen Bedor (Law Library Consultants, Inc., project consultant), Sheila Hatchell (MnDOT Library director), and Marilee Tuite (MnDOT Library reference and digital services librarian, MnDOT Library staff representa ve), were present to accept the award. CONGRATULATIONS! The study and related documents are available free at the MnDOT Library website: h p://
www.dot.state.mn.us/library/Library-ROI-Study.html Upcoming SLA Minnesota Chapter and AALL Conven on Presenta ons about the ROI Study Kathleen Bedor and Sheila Hatchell will present on the design and execu on of this seven-month project at the SLA-MN and AALL mee ngs. The presenta ons will include informa on on how an external consultant contributes to this process. SLA‐MN Event: “Adventures in ROI: It’s a Journey AND a Des na on!” St. Catherine University, May 4, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Food served. Details to follow. AALL Annual Mee ng in Philadelphia Monday, July 20, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Loca on: PCC‐Room 201A “Proving Your Library’s Value: Tips from a Library That Has Done It.” This talk has been a collabora ve effort. Liz Reppe, state law librarian, Minnesota State Law Library, submi ed the proposal that was accepted by AALL. Liz is the coordinator for the program and will be introducing Sheila Hatchell and Kathleen Bedor as presenters. 14
CLE CORNER Dealing with Debtor Issues Descrip on: Presented by Patrick R. Burns, first assistant director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
Cost: Free Date/Time/Loca on: June 9, 2015, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Dakota County Western Service Center, Apple Valley, MN
Credits: Applica on has been made for 1 standard CLE credit Source: Dakota County Law Library
Ethics: Responding to a Le er from the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board
Descrip on: Presented by Robert Bauer, Esq., of Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.
Cost: Free Date/Time/Loca on: April 16, 2015, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m., Jury Assembly Room, Judicial Center, Has ngs, MN Credits: Applica on has been made for 1 ethics CLE credit Source: Dakota County Law Library
Professional Responsibility: The Complaint and Inves ga on Process Descrip on: Presented by Patrick R. Burns, first assistant director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
Cost: Free Date/Time/Loca on: May 12, 2015, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Dakota County Western Service Center, Apple Valley, MN
Credits: Applica on has been made for 1 ethics CLE credit Source: Dakota County Law Library
The Right to Civil Counsel: The Importance of Pro Bono in the Law Descrip on: Presented by the Honorable Colleen King, First Judicial District judge; Sharon Jones, execu ve director, Legal Aid of Dakota County (LADC); and Karissa Richardson, Esq., Access to Jus ce Commi ee
Cost: Free Date/Time/Loca on: June 18, 2015, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m., Jury Assembly Room, Judicial Center, Has ngs, MN Credits: 1 standard CLE credit Source: Dakota County Law Library
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Conference Calendar
Title: Historical Research: How Do I Find the Good Stuff?
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=568
Descrip on: This webinar will take a close look at available secondary and primary resources that can be gleaned from readily available resources as well as sugges ons for discovering credible digital collec ons.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 7, 2015, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. CDT
Title: 12 Ways to More Effec ve Marke ng
Link: h p://www.webjunc on.org/events/webjunc on/12-ways-to-more-effec ve-marke ng.html
Descrip on: This webinar will provide effec ve methods and useful tools to help libraries enhance and expand their marke ng efforts.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 8, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CDT
Title: Experimen ng with BIBFRAME: Reports from Early Adopters
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Events/Niso/#bibframe
Descrip on: In this webinar, several ins tu ons will share their progress in experimen ng with BIBFRAME within their library system. They will discuss the exis ng, developing, and planned projects happening at their ins tu ons. Challenges and opportuni es in exploring and implemen ng BIBFRAME in their ins tu ons will be discussed as well.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 8, 2015, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. CDT, 15 Andersen Library, Conference Room, West Bank Area, Minneapolis Campus, University of Minnesota–Twin Ci es
Title: Using LibGuides in Technical Services
Link: h p://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/041515
Descrip on: In this webinar, the presenter will discuss the process of crea ng, tes ng, and implemen ng a LibGuide as a way of communica ng much-needed informa on between technical services and public services staff at Miami University Libraries.
Cost: ALCTS member: $43; Nonmember: $59; Interna onal: $43; Member group: $99; Nonmember group: $129
Date/Time/Loca on: April 15, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CDT
Title: CONTENTdm Basic Skills 1: Ge ng Started Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=389
Descrip on: This webinar provides instruc on on the structure of CONTENTdm, naviga ng and using CONTENTdm Collec on Administra on to create and manage a digital collec on, as well as using the CONTENTdm Project Client to prepare digital items for addi on to a collec on.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 16, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. CDT
Title: CONTENTdm Basic Skills 2: Working with Text Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=390
Descrip on: This webinar provides instruc on on the structure of CONTENTdm, naviga ng and using CONTENTdm Collec on Administra on to create and manage a digital collec on that includes text-based materials, as well as using the CONTENTdm Project Client to prepare digital items for addi on to a collec on.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 17, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. CDT
Title: CONTENTdm Basic Skills 3: Maintaining Collec ons in CONTENTdm
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=391
Descrip on: This webinar provides instruc on on edi ng collec on items through CONTENTdm administra on and the CONTENTdm Project Client. Addi onally, the webinar explores workflows that make it possible through the use of tab-delimited data to import significant numbers of compound objects and/or legacy metadata in one opera on.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 20, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. CDT
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Title: Historical Research: How Do I Find the Good Stuff?
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=568
Descrip on: This webinar will take a close look at available secondary and primary resources that can be gleaned from readily available resources as well as sugges ons for discovering credible digital collec ons.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 7, 2015, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. CDT
Title: 12 Ways to More Effec ve Marke ng
Link: h p://www.webjunc on.org/events/webjunc on/12-ways-to-more-effec ve-marke ng.html
Descrip on: This webinar will provide effec ve methods and useful tools to help libraries enhance and expand their marke ng efforts.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 8, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CDT
Title: Experimen ng with BIBFRAME: Reports from Early Adopters
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Events/Niso/#bibframe
Descrip on: In this webinar, several ins tu ons will share their progress in experimen ng with BIBFRAME within their library system. They will discuss the exis ng, developing, and planned projects happening at their ins tu ons. Challenges and opportuni es in exploring and implemen ng BIBFRAME in their ins tu ons will be discussed as well.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 8, 2015, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. CDT, 15 Andersen Library, Conference Room, West Bank Area, Minneapolis Campus, University of Minnesota–Twin Ci es
Title: Using LibGuides in Technical Services
Link: h p://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/041515
Descrip on: In this webinar, the presenter will discuss the process of crea ng, tes ng, and implemen ng a LibGuide as a way of communica ng much-needed informa on between technical services and public services staff at Miami University Libraries.
Cost: ALCTS member: $43; Nonmember: $59; Interna onal: $43; Member group: $99; Nonmember group: $129
Date/Time/Loca on: April 15, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CDT
Title: CONTENTdm Basic Skills 1: Ge ng Started Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=389
Descrip on: This webinar provides instruc on on the structure of CONTENTdm, naviga ng and using CONTENTdm Collec on Administra on to create and manage a digital collec on, as well as using the CONTENTdm Project Client to prepare digital items for addi on to a collec on.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 16, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. CDT
Title: CONTENTdm Basic Skills 2: Working with Text Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=390
Descrip on: This webinar provides instruc on on the structure of CONTENTdm, naviga ng and using CONTENTdm Collec on Administra on to create and manage a digital collec on that includes text-based materials, as well as using the CONTENTdm Project Client to prepare digital items for addi on to a collec on.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 17, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. CDT
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Title: CONTENTdm Basic Skills 3: Maintaining Collec ons in CONTENTdm
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Training/Details.aspx?SessionID=391
Descrip on: This webinar provides instruc on on edi ng collec on items through CONTENTdm administraon and the CONTENTdm Project Client. Addi onally, the webinar explores workflows that make it possible through the use of tab-delimited data to import significant numbers of compound objects and/or legacy metadata in one opera on.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 20, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. CDT
Title: Moving Image Preserva on 101
Link: h p://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/042815
Descrip on: This presenta on covers the basic composi on and history of film and video technology, parcularly as it relates to formats found within personal and family collec ons. Tips and tricks for preserving your personal moving image materials will be addressed so that future genera ons can con nue to enjoy your family movies and videos.
Cost: ALCTS member: $43; Nonmember: $59; Interna onal: $43; Member group: $99; Nonmember group: $129
Date/Time/Loca on: April 28, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CDT
Title: Expanding the Assessment Toolbox: Blending the Old and New Assessment Prac ces
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Events/Niso/#toolbox
Descrip on: This virtual conference will examine some of the innova ve ideas and techniques that are being employed in the never-ending struggle to measure how content is accessed and used. It will include discussions related to usage sta s cs, altmetrics, gaming the numbers, and open access. NISO's Alterna ve Assessment Metrics Ini a ve will also be discussed.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 29, 2015, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. CDT, 15 Andersen Library, Conference Room, West Bank Area, Minneapolis Campus, University of Minnesota–Twin Ci es
Title: Digital Preserva on for Individuals and Small Groups
Link: h p://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/043015
Descrip on: This webinar can help increase your understanding of what it takes to preserve commonly used digital files such as photos, recordings, videos, and documents. Learn about the nature of the digitalpreserva on challenge and hear about some simple, prac cal ps and tools to help you preserve your digital stuff.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: April 30, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CDT
Title: From MARC to BIBFRAME: An Introduc on
Link: h p://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/051315
Descrip on: This presenta on provides an introduc on to the Bibliographic Framework (BIBFRAME), a model used for expressing and connec ng bibliographic data through the seman c web. Includes an overview of linked data, examples of MARC metadata expressed as BIBFRAME, and shows the possibili es of library linked data.
Cost: ALCTS member: $43; Nonmember: $59; Interna onal: $43; Member group: $99; Nonmember group: $129
Date/Time/Loca on: May 13, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CDT
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Title: Time Management for Technical Services Managers
Link: h p://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/050615
Descrip on: This webinar will cover priori za on techniques and freely available organiza onal tools. We will discuss methods for remaining responsive and flexible when unexpected events or interrup ons occur, as well as how me management can have a posi ve impact on work-life balance.
Cost: ALCTS member: $43; Nonmember: $59; Interna onal: $43; Member group: $99; Nonmember group: $129
Date/Time/Loca on: May 13, 2015, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CDT
Title: So ware Digi za on and Preserva on: If I Have the Files, How Will I Run Them?
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Events/Niso/#so ware
Descrip on: This webinar will feature three presenters who will speak on aspects of so ware digi za on and preserva on, including a how-to approach (technical aspects), a metadata component, and observaons from the field as part of the con nuing discussion on the state of the field and the need for standardiza on.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: May 13, 2015, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. CDT, 15 Andersen Library, Conference Room, West Bank Area, Minneapolis Campus, University of Minnesota–Twin Ci es
Title: Bringing Your Website With You Wherever You Go: Responsive Web Design
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Events/Niso/#responsive
Descrip on: In this NISO Webinar, speakers will discuss mul ple form factors, including responsive web design and responsive design with service side components, that help ins tu ons deliver a great experience to their users.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: June 10, 2015, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. CDT, 15 Andersen Library, Conference Room, West Bank Area, Minneapolis Campus, University of Minnesota–Twin Ci es
Title: The Eternal To‐Do List: Making E‐books Work in Libraries
Link: h p://www.minitex.umn.edu/Events/Niso/#eternal
Descrip on: This webinar will probe the key issues surrounding e-books from a variety of library, technology, and end-user viewpoints and share experiences of how some libraries have met these challenges.
Cost: Free
Date/Time/Loca on: June 17, 2015, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. CDT, 15 Andersen Library, Conference Room, West Bank Area, Minneapolis Campus, University of Minnesota–Twin Ci es
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2014-2015 MALL Officers
President
Barb Minor
[email protected]
612.349.8758
Vice President/ President-Elect
Todd Fenton
[email protected]
612.626.4236
Secretary-Treasurer Jean
Boos
[email protected]
651.290.8655
Member at Large
Karla Gedell
Past President
Sarah Mulligan
[email protected]
612.766.7948
[email protected]
651.757.1055
Committee Chairs
Exchange
Susan Trombley
[email protected]
651.297.7659
Placement & Recruitment Liz
Reppe [email protected]
651.297.2089
Awards, Grants, & Scholarships
Vic Garces
[email protected]
612.624.2597
Government Relations
Andrea Wambach
[email protected]
612.664.5830
Vacant
Consulting/Community Outreach
Membership
Abby Walters
[email protected]
612.672.8236
Archives
Dennis Skrade
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651.297.2090
Vacant
Downtowners
Sheri Brenden
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612.492.7086
Abby Willemssen
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612.492.7556
Education
Todd Fenton
[email protected]
612.626.4236
Newsletter
Jennifer Doyle
[email protected]
612.349.0940
Peggy Lahammer
[email protected]
612.632.3010
Public Relations
Publications
Valerie Aggerbeck
[email protected]
651.983.2678
Tech Services SIG Va-
cant
Web Committee
Pauline Afuso
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651.430.6330
Webmaster
Neal Axton
[email protected]
651.290.6374
Nominations
Sarah Mulligan
[email protected]
651.695.7618
The MALL Newsletter is the official publication of the Minnesota Association of Law Libraries, a chapter of the
American Association of Law Libraries. It is published four times per year and is a benefit of membership in MALL. Annual membership dues are $20US. Membership renewals are due by July 1 of each year. For membership information or
change of address, MALL’s web site at http://mall.wildapricot.org/ or contact the Membership Chair.
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