Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. - LLSDC Newsletter 18-Nov-08

Hello [firstname],

Welcome to the Law Librarians' Society of Washington, DC November e-newsletter. This issue includes a Call for Nominations, information on the Holiday Party, the newest issue of Law Library Lights, and volunteer opportunities. As always, also included are calendar events, job listings and a welcome to our newest members. Please contact me with any questions or comments. Thanks for reading!

Frances M. Brillantine
President, LLSDC
president@llsdc.org

Calendar Events for 18-Nov-08 to 31-Dec-08

ILL-SIS Meeting
Day: Wednesday 19-Nov-08 12:00 PM
Location: OCLC Eastern 11 Dupont Circle NW Washington, DC 20036
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Library Managers Focus Group Brown Bag
Day: Thursday 20-Nov-08 12:00 PM
Location: Jenner & Block LLP 1099 New York Avenue, NW, 9th Floor
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Scholarship $ Grants Deadline
Day: Monday 1-Dec-08 5:00 PM
Location:
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LLSDC Holiday Party
Sponsor: Westlaw
Day: Wednesday 3-Dec-08 5:30 PM
Location: Pepper Hamilton LLP 600 14th Street NW Washington, DC
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Change We Can Believe In ... for Libraries
Sponsor: Education Committee & Academic SIS
Day: Thursday 4-Dec-08 12:00 PM
Location: Edward Bennett Williams Library, Georgetown Law Center 600 New Jersey Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20001
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Board Meeting
Day: Tuesday 9-Dec-08 9:00 AM
Location: TBA
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ILL-SIS Meeting
Day: Wednesday 17-Dec-08 12:00 PM
Location: Holland & Knight 2099 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004
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Articles for 13-Nov-08 to 18-Nov-08

Call for Nominations

The LLSDC Nominations Committee is now accepting nominees for the 2009 election. Candidates are needed for the following positions: Vice President / President Elect (3 year term) Assistant Treasurer / Treasurer (2 year term) Corresponding Secretary (2 year term) Usually individuals nominated for these positions have, through previous SIS or committee work, established their potential for senior leadership. Self nominations are welcome! Please contact Nominations... [More Info]

Fall Issue of Law Library Lights Now Available

The Fall 2008 issue of Law Library Lights is now available. Access it via the Lights webpage or go directly to the issue here. The theme for this issue is What I Did Last Summer. Take a look to see what your colleagues were up to last summer. Want to write for Lights? The theme for the next issue is The Global Library: how law libraries of all types are addressing issues with foreign/international materials; how librarians are working with attorneys and other librarians from around... [More Info]

Volunteers Needed!

The LLSDC Foreign & International Law Special Interest Section needs you! Volunteers are needed to serve as President and Vice President / President Elect for the Foreign & International Law SIS. The President is responsible for maintaining the SIS website, holding 3-4 educational and/or social events per year, and keeping members informed via articles on the LLSDC website. The VP helps the President as necessary and becomes familiar with how the SIS is run. Please contact Frances... [More Info]

AALL Latino Caucus

The AALL Latino Caucus requests the help of LLSDC members for it's annual meeting, to be held at the AALL convention next year. The Caucus needs: An LLSDC member willing to serve as a contact person for their Annual Baile (salsa dancing). The contact person would identify potential locations for the baile and help with directions and maps. Speaker recommendations: the Caucus would like someone local (an attorney or professor) to speak on legal issues facing Latinos. Please contact... [More Info]

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Jobs for 19-Oct-08 to 18-Nov-08

Reference Librarian

Company: Georgetown Law Library

Reference Librarian Position – Georgetown Law Library Reference Librarian Georgetown Law Library seeks an energetic librarian to... [More Info]

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New Members who have joined since 19-Oct-08

Marvin Lewis - Jones Day - Head, Technical Services, Washington DC
James Fitch - Jones Day - Manager, Library Systems and Technology, Washington DC
Charlotte Osborn-Bensaada - Thompson Coburn LLP - Legislative Librarian, Washington DC
Sarah Montgomery, Seattle WA

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