August 30, 2013

Libraries Closed September 2nd

The Wisconsin State Law Library, Milwaukee Legal Resource Center, and Dane County Legal Resource Center will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.

To submit a question to the Wisconsin State Law Library while we are closed, you may call us at 608-267-9696 or Ask a Librarian online. We will respond to questions and requests on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Dane County Legal Resource Center Closed

The Dane County Legal Resource Center (DCLRC) is closed on Friday, August 30th for a Dane County furlough day. The DCLRC will also be closed on Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day holiday, along with the Wisconsin State Law Library and Milwaukee Legal Resource Center.

If you need assistance while the DCLRC is closed, please contact the Wisconsin State Law Library at 608-267-9696 or Ask a Librarian online. The DCLRC will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd.

August 27, 2013

Powerful Days

This week, the country celebrates the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington (August 28, 1963).  Take this opportunity to reflect with a book in the library's "coffee table" collection - Powerful Days; The Civil Rights Photography of Charles Moore.


As a photojournalist, Mr Moore documented turmoil and determination in the South. This book showcases his famous photographs and tells the stories behind them, 1958-1965.  His 1963 photos from Birmingham - showing demonstrators being attacked by police dogs and blasted with high pressure fire hoses - shocked the nation.  As he shot these images, he was arrested.  Upon being released from jail, he fled Alabama on the advice of his lawyer. He was forced to live away from his home state and family until the charges were dropped a year later.  Mr. Moore had a 32-year career as a photojournalist, working most notably for Life magazine.

August 20, 2013

WSLL Recommends: Legal Guide to Human Resources

Legal Guide to Human Resources provides a comprehensive overview of the law and issues surrounding employment.




Appropriate for many users, from attorneys to human resources managers to employees, this two-volume set delves into employee protection, selection, appraisal, privacy, promotion, transfer and more.

Several chapters are dedicated to working with employee unions, avoiding unfair labor practices and participating in collective bargaining. Wage laws, benefits, retirement plans and a summary of individual state employment laws round out the content.

Other available titles on human resource management include:

 

August 13, 2013

Historical Administrative Code

Prior versions of the Wisconsin Administrative Code are available on the state legislature website.  Codes dating back to 1956 can be found in the administrative code archive. Read more about this useful digital collection on WisBlawg

August 5, 2013

WSLL at Your Service: August 2013

Read about the courthouse fire impact on the Milwaukee Legal Resource Center; new books in the library, apps for lawyers and more... just a click away: