GPLLA Spring Happy Hour 2013

Greetings GPLLA members!

Please join us for GPLLA’s Spring Happy Hour.

Where:
Nodding Head
1516 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA 19102

When:
Thursday, May 2
5:30PM-7:30PM

Please RSVP to Sunita Balija at svb24@drexel.edu by April 25.

Thank you to Westlaw for their generous sponsorship of this event!

GPLLA Holiday Party

The GPLLA Board would like to invite you to our 2012 Holiday Party!  Please join us for an evening of revelry to ring in the holiday season.

When:   Thursday, December 6^th, 5:30-7:30PM

Where:  Cozen O’Connor

1900 Market Street,

5^th Floor (Guests will be directed by building security at the main entrance)

*Special thanks to Westlaw and Bloomberg for sponsoring this event!

Please RSVP to Sunita Balija at svb24@drexel.edu by Thursday, November 29.

GPLLA Programming Survey

GPLLA Fall Program

Greetings GPLLA members!

We would like to welcome you to attend our Fall Program, which will feature a narrative bibliography by John Cannan, Reference Librarian at Earle Mack School of Law’s Legal Research Center.

Topic:

A Legislative History of the Affordable Care Act

“Legislative procedure dictates what documents are available in legislative history. While the use of legislative procedures is dynamic (i.e., legislators continually develop new uses for old rules), traditional legislative history is static. As a result, legislative history researchers may be missing documents and looking for documents where they do not exist. This talk uses the health care legislation of 2009-2010 to show how legislative history is done now and how it differs from the traditional model.  It will also discuss resources law librarians need to know to understand and communicate modern legislative history.” –John Cannan

When:                  November 1,  5:30-7:30PM

Where:                 Jenkins Law Library Multi Purpose Room

833 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107

Please RSVP to Sunita Balija at svb24@drexel.edu by Thursday, October 25.

We hope to see you there!

GPLLA Fall Happy Hour 2012

GPLLA will host its Annual Fall Happy Hour on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.   Come meet the new members, see old friends, and hear about opportunities for the coming year.

Smith’s Restaurant and Bar

39-41 S 19th St. Philadelphia, PA 10103

http://www.smiths-restaurant.com/

Please RSVP to Sunita Balija by October 11.

Sunita V. Balija

Access Services, Reserves, and Document Delivery

Legal Research Center

Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University

3320 Market St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 571-4724

svb24@drexel.edu

GPLLA Annual Institute 2012

Please join your colleagues for a day of professional development on Friday, June 1, 2012 at Temple University’s School of Law, Shusterman Hall.  This year’s topic is a panel discussion about Foreign Law Librarianship.

Date: Friday, June 1, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:    Temple University School of Law, Shusterman Hall
                 1719 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Schedule
9:00-10:00     Registration and Breakfast
10:00-11:00   Morning Session with the Panelists
11:00-11:15    Break
11:15-12:15    Panel Conclusion and Q&A
12:15-1:45      Lunch
1:45-2:15        Presentation by AALL Board Member
2:15-3:00       GPLLA Annual Board Meeting, 2012-2013 Board Elections, Honors and Awards

Panel Members

Vicenc Feliu
Villanova University
Director of the Law Library and Associate Professor of Law

Gabriela Femenia
University of Pennsylvania
Foreign and International Law Librarian

Eugene Hsue
Temple University
Foreign, Comparative & International Law Librarian

**Program description and panelists bio information will be available shortly.**

Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, May 29, 2012.  Click here for the Institute Registration Form 2012.  Registrations will be accepted at the Institute.

Questions?  Please contact:
Mary Elizabeth Newsom
Research Librarian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
215-564-8610
mnewsom@stradley.com

GPLLA Spring Happy Hour 2012

GPLLA will host its annual Spring Happy Hour on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.  Come socialize with your colleagues, learn about volunteer opportunities and discuss ideas for GPLLA 2012-2013!  Happy Hour will be held at:

Smokin’ Betty’s (11th and Sansom Streets)

I’m looking forward to seeing you all there! 

Please RSVP to Mary Elizabeth no later than Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

Mary Elizabeth Newsom
Research Librarian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
p: 215.564.8610 | f: 215.564.8120
mnewsom@stradley.com

New Job Postings Email Address

Take note: going forward, please submit job postings to ROBERTSM@pepperlaw.com.

Lexis and Westlaw: Can we live with just one?

Please join your colleagues on Wednesday, October 20th for a panel discussion about the issues and benefits surrounding single source providers. The panel members are local law library directors and librarians who have implemented single or preferred providers, offer access to more than one major provider or are considering switching to a single or preferred provider. The impact of other legal research providers, such as Bloomberg Law and FastCase, will also be discussed. The event will take place in the Reed Smith café from 5-7 PM, with the actual program beginning at 5:30 and running approximately 1 1/2 hours. The panel discussion will be moderated by Jill Poretta and light refreshments will be available.

R.S.V.P. to Kristen Rook (krook@morganlewis.com) by Friday, Oct. 15, 2010.

Reed Smith LLP

2400 One Liberty Place, 23rd floor

1650 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Parking rates comparison for those who are driving can be calculated at: http://philadelphia.bestparking.com/index.php

Kristen N. Rook

Research Librarian

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

1701 Market Street | Philadelphia PA 19103-2921

Direct: 215.963.4692 | Main: 215.963.5000 | Fax: 215.963.5001

krook@morganlewis.com | www.morganlewis.com

Law Librarian/Knowledge Manager – Community Legal Services

Law Librarian/Knowledge Manager

Community Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm chartered in 1966 with locations in CenterCity and North Philadelphia. Its mission is to help low-income Philadelphia residents obtain equal justice by providing them with advice and representation in civil legal matters; advocating for their legal rights; and conducting community education about the legal issues that affect them.

We are creating a new full-time one year position – Law Librarian/Knowledge Manager. This position is best suited for an individual that is a self starter and is able to work in a fast paced and sophisticated law firm.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Collaborative librarian versed in electronic databases, legal bibliography, research skills, will manage print and online products in support of nine legal practice groups.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages and links print and electronic resources of the two locations

Provides ongoing instruction and support to staff to facilitate effective use of resources

Participates in collection development

Provides reference service to both locations

Provides leadership in developing new resources and more efficient and effective use of information technologies

Generates reports as required

REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in library or information science from accredited A.L.A. library school with extensive professional experience

Commitment to the public interest mission of CLS

Experience in database development

Proficient in Westlaw

Knowledge of current information trends and changes in information technology

Experience in overseeing all aspects of library services including reference, interlibrary loan, serials management, developing resource guides and technical services

Ability and experience in working with committees and collaborating on projects

Ability to work with a diverse workforce in a friendly but often deadline driven legal environment

Ability to see organizational needs and start and follow through on projects that improve the organization

Excellent written and communication skills

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience

To Apply

Send cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to: jobs@clsphila.org

Subject Line: Law Librarian/Knowledge Manager Search