Book a trip to the State Law Library

National Library Week is April 10-14 and the State Law Library has several free classes and social events. Stop by our downtown Madison location for a presentation and Q&A on Ballotpedia, happening Tuesday at noon. And on Thursday, head to the library for socializing, coffee, and pie from 1-3.

Every visitor to the library during the week can play our guessing game to guess the number of pretzels in the display at the circulation desk. The closest two guesses win a prize!

Here's the full schedule of events:

Public Records
Monday, April 10, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: David T. Prosser, Jr. State Law Library training room
Register Online | Print Registration Form

Learn first hand how to find public records on individuals and businesses in this information packed class. Discover criminal records, state and local court records, business entity records, liens, real estate records, and more. We'll help you find the government agency sources for Wisconsin public records. 1 CLE credit.

Ballotpedia
Tuesday, April 11, Noon
Location: David T. Prosser, Jr. State Law Library rare book room
No registration necessary

Ballotpedia is an online encyclopedia of American politics and elections. A representative from Ballotpedia will present an overview of the website and field questions from the audience.

Wisconsin Legislature Website
Wednesday, April 12, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: David T. Prosser, Jr. State Law Library training room
Registration is limited to 8. Register Online | Print Registration Form

In this hands-on overview of the Legislature's site you'll learn how to track legislative activity, locate bills and acts, and search the online Wisconsin Statutes. You'll also learn about the Legislative Notification Service, and where to find publications of the various Legislative Service Agencies. 1 CLE credit.

Stop by for Coffee & Pie
Thursday, April 13, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: David T. Prosser, Jr. State Law Library

To cap off National Library Week we're hosting a coffee and pie social. Library staff will be available to give demonstrations of our new, free public scanner.

Download the event flier

Milwaukee CLE Classes

Plan your spring and summer CLE now! Attorneys and other interested individuals in the Milwaukee region can attend free CLE programming coordinated by the Milwaukee County Law Library (MCLL). MCLL continues its partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library to offer monthly CLE classes to attorneys and the public. The classes are led by law librarians from the Milwaukee legal community as well as Wisconsin State Law Library librarians. 

Upcoming classes include: 

Regulatory Research: More than the Code of Federal Regulations
Thursday, April 6, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Milwaukee Public Library, Central Library

FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is suggested through the Milwaukee Public Library and space is limited. Call 414-286-3011 to register. These are demonstration classes.

Topics in International Law
Thursday, May 4, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Milwaukee Public Library, Central Library

FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is suggested through the Milwaukee Public Library and space is limited. Call 414-286-3011 to register. These are demonstration classes.

Research Fundamentals on Westlaw
Thursday, June 1, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Milwaukee Public Library, Central Library

FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is suggested through the Milwaukee Public Library and space is limited. Call 414-286-3011 to register. These are demonstration classes.

Business Law Research in Westlaw
Thursday, June 1, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Milwaukee Public Library, Central Library

FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is suggested through the Milwaukee Public Library and space is limited. Call 414-286-3011 to register. These are demonstration classes.

Researching Wisconsin Legislative History: Sources and Strategies
Thursday, July 6, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Milwaukee Public Library, Central Library

FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is suggested through the Milwaukee Public Library and space is limited. Call 414-286-3011 to register. These are demonstration classes.

Google Tools to Enhance Productivity
Thursday, August 3, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Milwaukee Public Library, Central Library

FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is suggested through the Milwaukee Public Library and space is limited. Call 414-286-3011 to register. These are demonstration classes.

Sign up now for our March Westlaw class

Space is still available for our March Westlaw class, "What's New on Westlaw," taking place next Tuesday, March 21 from noon to 1 p.m.

This 1 hour CLE credit class updates and refreshes attorneys on Westlaw, and shows new tools, features, and content available. The new tools and content enhancements also assist the attorneys in providing more cost effective researching to their clients.

What's New On Westlaw
Tuesday, March 21, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library training room

The objective of this course is to update and refresh attorneys on Westlaw, and show new tools, features, and content available. The new tools and content enhancements will also assist the attorneys in providing more cost effective researching to their clients.
FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online | Print Registration Form

Milwaukee County Law Library Closed until 10 am on Tuesday

The Milwaukee County Law Library, along with the courthouse, will close today at 1 p.m. for a snow emergency. The court house and library will reopen on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

WSLL @ Your Service: March 2017

The March issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. As always, your comments are welcome. Please direct them to the editor, Kristina Martinez.

In this issue:

What's New

Our new, FREE public scanner is available for use. Also, try out trial databases in HeinOnline, wish Pete Boll luck on his new adventure, and get an update on National Library Week. Read more

This Just In

Children's Justice: How to Improve Legal Representation of Children in the Child Welfare System and Worker's Compensation Handbook are our two featured titles this month. As always, don't miss our new book list. Read more

Tech Tip

We highlight web-based calculators that focus on judgments and deadlines. Read more

Odds 'n' Endings

This year, the State Capitol Building celebrates its 100th anniversary. Read more