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Free Britannica

Posted on January 06, 2007
The Encyclopaedia Britannica, a paid for service, is offering free access to its articles for bloggers, webmasters and their readers (sort of). Upon viewing an article abstract you are presented with a button prompting you to 'share full article with your readers'...

Blogging Courses and Conferences

Posted on January 06, 2007
There is now a veritable feast of courses and seminars available on blogging related matters.Most of the main library training providers seem to have included a Web 2.0 element to their schedules and this is very encouraging to see. These can be essential introductions to a topic many people are unfamiliar with or confused by [...

Developments in Legal Information

Posted on January 06, 2007
Nick Holmes of Binary Law has a piece on 'Developments in Legal Information' which will be featured in January's issue of the Internet Newsletter for Lawyers. It serves as a retrospective of developments in free legal resources in 2006and includes some predictions for 2007...

Current Awareness Database

Posted on January 05, 2007
I recently spotted the Current Awareness for Legal Information Managers Database (CALIM), I'm not sure exactly how long this has been around, but its extremely useful. Based on the Current Awareness column featured in the BIALL journal Legal Information Management, the database contains 'bibliographic records for articles and books relevant to legal information professionals' from [...

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Web 2.0 Book

Posted on January 05, 2007
Phil Bradley has just finished a book on Web 2.0, 'Using Web 2.0 in your library' is due to be published by Facet around April this year. It will include chapters on RSS; Podcasts; and Search Builders and will be accompanied by a web site that readers can contribute to.

Human Law Blogging Book

Posted on January 02, 2007
Areyou fragile after theChristmas festivities or ready for aninteresting and exciting new year project? Justin Patten of Human Law is writing a book on blogging (Bloggingand other social media: technology and law) and has decided to 'ask the audience'...

Statute Law Database

Posted on December 20, 2006
The Statute Law Database is now live! A rather low key launch, but its finally here! http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk

Islamic Family Law

Posted on December 19, 2006
Last week's Law Society's Gazette included an interesting article on Islamic family law. 'Culture clash' by Grania Langdon-Down focusseshow important it is forfamily practitioners to have anunderstanding of the principles of Sharia law. Deputy chairman of the Associationof Muslim Lawyers (AML), barrister Hajj Ahmed Thomson states: 'I have Muslim clients who say they need to [...

Westlaw New Platform

Posted on December 15, 2006
I recently got a chance to see the new Westlaw platform in action and it is really rather special. The main search screen has been completely decluttered and is much simpler to understand. It has been stripped down to a simple free text search box and users can select/deselect from the list of contents displayed [...

The Verdict

Posted on December 15, 2006
BBC2's new year schedule will include a programme called The Verdict, in which a jury of celebrities will determine the outcome of a fictional high profile rape trial involving two celebrity footballers. Scheduled for February 2007 and to beshown over four nights, The Verdict includes a jury made up of some fairly controversial celebrities, including [...

Internet Tutorial for Lawyers

Posted on December 10, 2006
Intute has relaunched an updated Internet Tutorial for Lawyers. Designed to help improve internet research skills, the tutorial includes a tour of the best of the legal web,providing users with a'shopping basket'allowing themto collect or bookmark sites of interest as they complete the tutorial...

This Weeks Useful Tools

Posted on December 10, 2006
I've been very lazy this week, so just a few things ... Adobe Reader 8 - new interface, new tools, you have to have it PXN8 - online photo editor Spokeo - import all your blogs, social networking lists, photos etc.to 'simplify your online social life', cute hedgehog logo too!

Rape and Asylum Claims

Posted on December 08, 2006
'Misjudging Rape', areport commissioned by the Black Women's Rape Action Project, has drawn attention to the behaviour of immigration judges serving on the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT). The report looked at 65 rulings, finding rape claims to be belived in just 35% of cases, with requests for adjournments, to enable independent specialist reports to [...

NAO Value For Money Study

Posted on December 08, 2006
TheNational Audit Office (NAO) has launched a value for money study into UKgovernment services online.'Government on the Web: Delivering Services Online', whichis being carried out by the LSE Public Policy Group (PPG)and the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), has its own 'research site'where users can communicate their views andexperiences of using central government web sitesas well [...

Weblog Awards 2006

Posted on December 06, 2006
The finalists in the 2006 Weblog Awards have been announced. The best law blog category includes: How Appealing; Becker-Posner; Blawg IT; Balkanization; Concurring Opinions; Consumer Law and Policy Blog; The Grotian Moment: Saddam Hussein Trial Blog; IMPACT; The Volokh Conspiracy; and JURIST - Paper Chase...

Adopt a Pet

Posted on December 01, 2006
adopt your own virtual pet! Adopt a virtual pet for your web site / myspace etc. At Bunnyhero labs there are a selection of cute animals to choose from. Click on the Penguin til he falls into the icy sea, ha, ha! Found via Mashable!

Objects of Desire

Posted on November 30, 2006
Must have / can't do without this Chewbacca USB pen. How have I managed up until now? Pre-order yours now at Mimoco.com

The Good Barrister Guide

Posted on November 30, 2006
The Bar Standards Board (BSB), the new(ish) independent body charged with the responsibility of maintaining discipline and standards in the profession, launched its three year strategic plan this week. The formation of a consumer panel, intended to provide independent consumer-focussed information, form part of its plans to protect consumers and promote excellence...

The Legal Profession - Technology

Posted on November 30, 2006
This week'sLaw Society Gazette features an article highlighting some of thekey issues raised in a recent round table on the modernisation of the legal profession. With eleven attendees, representatives of large and small firms, the forum was organised by the Gazette with the intention of enabling an 'exchange of ideas'...

A New Homicide Act?

Posted on November 30, 2006
The Law Commission have published proposals for an overhaul of homicide law, recommending a three tiered system, with the introduction of a new category: second degree murder. A Home Officeconsultation process on how each category should be punishedwill begin next year Law Com No...

Random Library Related Pics

Posted on November 29, 2006
by John Uibel, found via Sugar Frosted Goodness

Embrace Your Geek

Posted on November 28, 2006
Wired magazine's Bodyhack blog is calling for nominations for the sexiest geeks of 2006 'brainy men and women who filled your Google search boxes and fuelled your dreams'. I think I'll be really obvious and go with Kevin Rose and Xeni Jardin. But then I'm not a true geek, I only moonlight...

Researchers and Discovery Services

Posted on November 28, 2006
According to a recent study conducted by the Research Information Network, academics are bypassing their friendly librarians in favour of online research. Researchers and Discovey Services: behaviour, perceptions and needs surveyed 395 researchers at universities across the UK...

Mind (Boggling) Maps

Posted on November 28, 2006
I have mentioned before my inability to understand mind maps. Ithink its an age thing come mental block but I can not fathom any graphical representation of knowledge. I have learned to accept this, so no pity please. However, for those of you that are able to understand them and are intrigued by this way [...

To Wii or not to Wii ?

Posted on November 26, 2006
For: Release date coincides quite nicely with Christmas break Archive of ultra cool games for free It's a new thing! I am swayed by gadgets Ooh, pretty wii, will look nice in my front room Against I don't need one Looking stupid using the wii mote Risks being co-opted by b/f Novelty may wear off sooner than I think In conclusion ...

LibWorm

Posted on November 25, 2006
LibWorm beta lets you search over 1000 librarian blog RSS feeds. Register to create a MyLibWorm account where you can save articles and your favourite feeds. Found via davidrothman.net

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