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September 15, 2022
December 2, 2021
WSLL @ Your Service December 2021
The December issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Please send any comments or suggestions to Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
Indigenous Peoples Law Research
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November, we set up a display in the David T. Prosser Jr. Library featuring some of the books from our indigenous law collection. Stop by the library to browse the display through the end of December. Read moreUse the Library After Hours
Would you like the convenience of using the Wisconsin State Law Library later in the evening or on weekends? If so, subscribe now to our After Hours Service. Are you already a subscriber? Now is the time to renew for 2022! Read moreNew Books
Our two featured books this month are Legal research: how to find and understand the law and The law of easements and licenses in land. Our full new book list is also linked from this article, with new books on court procedure, civil rights, and trusts. Read moreTech Tip
Are you hoping for a new phone or computer this holiday season? If so, you may be wondering how to prepare your old device for selling, re-gifting, or recycling. We link to some recent articles to give you some guidance. Read moreLibrary News
We share recent staff news with you in this month’s article. Be sure to add the upcoming state holidays to your calendar as well. Read moreDecember Snapshot
While we eagerly await the arrival of the winter solstice and gradually lengthening days, it's nice to bask in the illuminated snowflakes lining downtown Madison. Read moreOctober 4, 2021
WSLL @ Your Service October 2021
The October WSLL @ Your Service is now online. In this issue:
Corbin on Contracts – an eBook alternative
Corbin on Contracts is one of the leading treatises on United States contract law. Updated twice a year, this highly cited sixteen volume set covers a variety of topics, from the formation to discharge of a contract. This book is available to Wisconsin State Law Library cardholders anywhere as a Lexis Digital eBook. Read more
New Books
Our two featured books this month are Mental Health Law in Wisconsin: a Guide for Legal and Mental Health Professionals and The Rights of the Accused Under the Sixth Amendment: Trials, Presentation of Evidence, and Confrontation. Our full October new book list is also ready to read! Read more
Tech Tip
Windows 10 users can use the "Timeline" feature to see where they've been in recent days - whether it's files on their computer or websites they've visited. This operating system trick is a handy way to pick up where you left off - even if it's been a few days since you last worked on a file. Read more
Library News
We welcome our new Branch Librarian for the Milwaukee County Law Library, and share other October news. Read more
October Snapshot
Forget beach reads! It's almost blanket-and-a-book weather! Curl up with a cozy mystery from our Prose and Cons collection. Browse our shelves virtually and ask a librarian for help or to place a hold for pickup at our Circulation Desk. Read more
Corbin on Contracts – an eBook alternative
Corbin on Contracts is one of the leading treatises on United States contract law. Updated twice a year, this highly cited sixteen volume set covers a variety of topics, from the formation to discharge of a contract. This book is available to Wisconsin State Law Library cardholders anywhere as a Lexis Digital eBook. Read more
New Books
Our two featured books this month are Mental Health Law in Wisconsin: a Guide for Legal and Mental Health Professionals and The Rights of the Accused Under the Sixth Amendment: Trials, Presentation of Evidence, and Confrontation. Our full October new book list is also ready to read! Read more
Tech Tip
Windows 10 users can use the "Timeline" feature to see where they've been in recent days - whether it's files on their computer or websites they've visited. This operating system trick is a handy way to pick up where you left off - even if it's been a few days since you last worked on a file. Read more
Library News
We welcome our new Branch Librarian for the Milwaukee County Law Library, and share other October news. Read more
October Snapshot
Forget beach reads! It's almost blanket-and-a-book weather! Curl up with a cozy mystery from our Prose and Cons collection. Browse our shelves virtually and ask a librarian for help or to place a hold for pickup at our Circulation Desk. Read more
January 8, 2021
January 2021 WSLL @ Your Service
Happy New Year! The January issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Please send comments to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
If the library had a word of the year, it would likely be "communication." This word has factored heavily in our work and will continue to be of utmost importance for all of us in 2021. Read more
New Books
New Books
Our two new featured titles this month are Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn, and Dignity law: global recognition, cases, and perspectives. Our monthly new book list is also ready to peruse. Read more
The National Conference of State Legislatures offers a Student Loan Bill Tracking Database which tracks state legislation related to student loan debt across several categories. Search this database for a single state, or across several states. Read more
Learn about upcoming state holiday closures, plus a new State Bar of Wisconsin InsideTrack article. Read more
New murals brighten the Milwaukee County courthouse walls. Celebrating and representing the diversity of Milwaukee County, these murals feature work from local Milwaukee artists or art collectives. Read more
December 1, 2020
December 2020 WSLL @ Your Service
The December issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Please send comments to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
Online Classes a Popular Addition
The State Law Library did not predict that we would be offering webinars via Zoom in 2020, but the live, online format has helped us reach more people throughout the state. We look forward to continuing and expanding upon our webinars in 2021. Read more
Our two featured new titles this month are Cyberbullying law and Automated vehicle law: legal liability, regulation, and data security. Our complete new book list is also available! Read more
As the health emergency continues, many law libraries continue to offer services remotely. Under these conditions, LexisNexis recently announced a continuation of their free remote access service. Read more
We feature new or updated research guides and some upcoming class opportunities in this month’s news column. Read more
For many years, we've held an open house event during the winter months with games and appetizers. Here's a look back at previous parties. We're missing all of our library users this year! Read more
October 2, 2020
October 2020 WSLL @ Your Service
The October issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Please send comments to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
New Collections in HeinOnline
HeinOnline is a database best known for full text journals, but as its collections increase we use it for a much wider variety of research. Learn what’s new in HeinOnline! Read more
New Books
Our two new titles this month are Undue Influence and Vulnerable Adults and Disability Law for Property, Land Use and Zoning Lawyers. Our new book list includes books on everything from business law to trial practice. Read more
Tech Tip
After six months of Zoom meetings, it's not surprising that a growing number of apps have sprung up to enhance the Zoom experience. Learn more about the Zoom app marketplace. Read more
Library News
Read about updates to our sidewalk services, and upcoming classes. Read more
October Snapshot
In September a pipe burst in the David T. Prosser Jr. Library, sending water through a few areas of our second floor. This month’s snapshot provides a quick glimpse of that day. Read more
In this issue:
New Collections in HeinOnline
HeinOnline is a database best known for full text journals, but as its collections increase we use it for a much wider variety of research. Learn what’s new in HeinOnline! Read more
New Books
Our two new titles this month are Undue Influence and Vulnerable Adults and Disability Law for Property, Land Use and Zoning Lawyers. Our new book list includes books on everything from business law to trial practice. Read more
Tech Tip
After six months of Zoom meetings, it's not surprising that a growing number of apps have sprung up to enhance the Zoom experience. Learn more about the Zoom app marketplace. Read more
Library News
Read about updates to our sidewalk services, and upcoming classes. Read more
October Snapshot
In September a pipe burst in the David T. Prosser Jr. Library, sending water through a few areas of our second floor. This month’s snapshot provides a quick glimpse of that day. Read more
August 3, 2020
August 2020 WSLL @ Your Service
The August issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Please send comments to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
We're pleased to provide sidewalk pickup service to our users! Use this service to borrow and return materials. Read more
New Federal Court Records Search
PACER is the federal court system's website for filing and searching federal district, bankruptcy, and appellate court cases. The redesigned website features updated account access, a new, more accessible design, and helpful research tips. Read more
New Books
Our two featured titles this month are Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin and Family Law Casenotes & Quotes. Our new book list is also available. Read more
State Law Library Art Tour (Part Two)
During this time of social distancing we connected the artwork in the library to the gravesites of prominent figures of law, and Wisconsin and Madison history. This month we feature Jared Comstock Gregory and Burr Jones. Read more
Library News
Get updates about our fall classes, and library outreach. Read more
August Snapshot
Cicadas are everywhere these days! Read more
New Federal Court Records Search
PACER is the federal court system's website for filing and searching federal district, bankruptcy, and appellate court cases. The redesigned website features updated account access, a new, more accessible design, and helpful research tips. Read more
New Books
Our two featured titles this month are Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin and Family Law Casenotes & Quotes. Our new book list is also available. Read more
State Law Library Art Tour (Part Two)
During this time of social distancing we connected the artwork in the library to the gravesites of prominent figures of law, and Wisconsin and Madison history. This month we feature Jared Comstock Gregory and Burr Jones. Read more
Library News
Get updates about our fall classes, and library outreach. Read more
August Snapshot
Cicadas are everywhere these days! Read more
July 2, 2020
July WSLL @ Your Service Newsletter
The July issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Please send comments to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
We’re Here for You (So You Don’t Have To Be)
One of the Library’s defining features has always been our ability to help our users wherever they’re located. While the pandemic has changed many aspects of our daily routines, our remote services continue. Read more
New Books
Our new books this month include Wisconsin Open Records and Public Meetings Handbook and Wisconsin Attorney’s Desk Reference. Our new book list is also included. Read more
Tech Tip
We all know free or low-cost legal research tools do not have the features you get with more expensive systems. However, free tools have some great features you may have overlooked. Read more
State Law Library Art Tour (Part One)
During this time of social distancing we connected the artwork in the library to the gravesites of prominent figures of law and Wisconsin and Madison history. This series walks you through the halls of the Wisconsin State Law Library and amongst the graves in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Read more
Library News
Learn about our latest outreach work, and check out our newest legal topic page, a directory of Wisconsin police websites, with links to procedures, complaint forms, and manuals. Read more
July Snapshot
A parting gift from former State Law Librarian Julie Tessmer Robinson, this plaque modeled after our logo is mounted next to our entrance doors in the David T. Prosser Jr. Library. Read more
In this issue:
We’re Here for You (So You Don’t Have To Be)
One of the Library’s defining features has always been our ability to help our users wherever they’re located. While the pandemic has changed many aspects of our daily routines, our remote services continue. Read more
New Books
Our new books this month include Wisconsin Open Records and Public Meetings Handbook and Wisconsin Attorney’s Desk Reference. Our new book list is also included. Read more
Tech Tip
We all know free or low-cost legal research tools do not have the features you get with more expensive systems. However, free tools have some great features you may have overlooked. Read more
State Law Library Art Tour (Part One)
During this time of social distancing we connected the artwork in the library to the gravesites of prominent figures of law and Wisconsin and Madison history. This series walks you through the halls of the Wisconsin State Law Library and amongst the graves in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Read more
Library News
Learn about our latest outreach work, and check out our newest legal topic page, a directory of Wisconsin police websites, with links to procedures, complaint forms, and manuals. Read more
July Snapshot
A parting gift from former State Law Librarian Julie Tessmer Robinson, this plaque modeled after our logo is mounted next to our entrance doors in the David T. Prosser Jr. Library. Read more
June 12, 2020
June WSLL @ Your Service Newsletter
The June issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Please send comments to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
Service is our Mission
While our libraries are closed to the public we encourage you to continue to reach out to the State Law Library for quick, friendly help! Read more
Celebrating Lavinia Goodell (Part Two)
We recently talked to Wisconsin Supreme Court Commissioner Nancy Kopp and Attorney Colleen Ball about their biographical website devoted to Lavinia Goodell, http://www.laviniagoodell.com. This is the second in a two part series. Read more
New Digital Materials
This month we bring you new online materials you can access from home or the office, wherever you are currently working. Read more
Tech Tip
Using charts in presentations and reports helps readers better visualize information. MapChart.net is a free website that lets you create customized maps to represent data or information. Read more
Library News
Learn about our 2019 annual report, and sign up for a free CLE class about researching with Westlaw. Read more
June Snapshot
Sidewalk construction while we are closed to the public will refresh the Capitol with a vibrant, refurbished terrace along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Read more
In this issue:
Service is our Mission
While our libraries are closed to the public we encourage you to continue to reach out to the State Law Library for quick, friendly help! Read more
Celebrating Lavinia Goodell (Part Two)
We recently talked to Wisconsin Supreme Court Commissioner Nancy Kopp and Attorney Colleen Ball about their biographical website devoted to Lavinia Goodell, http://www.laviniagoodell.com. This is the second in a two part series. Read more
New Digital Materials
This month we bring you new online materials you can access from home or the office, wherever you are currently working. Read more
Tech Tip
Using charts in presentations and reports helps readers better visualize information. MapChart.net is a free website that lets you create customized maps to represent data or information. Read more
Library News
Learn about our 2019 annual report, and sign up for a free CLE class about researching with Westlaw. Read more
June Snapshot
Sidewalk construction while we are closed to the public will refresh the Capitol with a vibrant, refurbished terrace along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Read more
May 4, 2020
WSLL @ Your Service May 2020
The May issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now available! Your comments are always welcome. Please direct them to the editor, Carol Hassler.
Read more
This year's Law Day theme is Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: the 19th Amendment at 100. Law Day is May 1st and to help us mark the day, we're delighted to talk to Wisconsin Supreme Court Commissioner Nancy Kopp and Attorney Colleen Ball about their biographical website devoted to Lavinia Goodell.
Read more
We are continually updating our catalog with timely resources. Instead of focusing on print books this month, we're highlighting information that is available to you online from home.
Read more
Bestlaw is a tool which is easily added to Google Chrome and adds some basic but useful features to Westlaw and Lexis.
Read more
Sign up for our first free webinar, welcome new graduates, and other library news.
Read more
Read more
In this issue:
COVID-19 and Our Libraries
The library has served the State of Wisconsin for the past 184 years, and we continue to do so in the midst of this health crisis. While our library space remains closed, our librarians and resources are available to assist with your legal research needs.Read more
Celebrating Lavinia Goodell (Part One)
This year's Law Day theme is Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: the 19th Amendment at 100. Law Day is May 1st and to help us mark the day, we're delighted to talk to Wisconsin Supreme Court Commissioner Nancy Kopp and Attorney Colleen Ball about their biographical website devoted to Lavinia Goodell.
Read more
New Books & Resources
We are continually updating our catalog with timely resources. Instead of focusing on print books this month, we're highlighting information that is available to you online from home.
Read more
Tech Tip
Bestlaw is a tool which is easily added to Google Chrome and adds some basic but useful features to Westlaw and Lexis.
Read more
Library News
Sign up for our first free webinar, welcome new graduates, and other library news.
Read more
May Snapshot
While we are still closed to the public, staff have been in the library (with social distancing precautions taken) to help get our users the information they need. We have been scanning and sending requests every week.Read more
February 5, 2020
WSLL @ Your Service February 2020
The February issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Your comments are always welcome. Please direct them to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
State Law Librarian Julie Robinson recaps some of the Library's outreach and collection achievements for 2019. Read more
Lloyd Barbee is an unforgettable member of the Wisconsin Bar. He
had a long career as a crusading attorney, an innovative legislator, and
a tireless civil rights activist. Read more
Our two featured titles this month are Motivational Interviewing
with Offenders: Engagement, Rehabilitation, and Reentry and Therapeutic
Justice: Crime, Treatment Courts and Mental Illness. A link to our
complete new book list is also included. Read more
“Copy and paste” is probably one of the most useful conveniences in
day-to-day life (at least for computer users). A quick work around for
formatting issues with Adobe Reader is the “Take a Snapshot” tool. Read more
Learn about our Black History Month display, our latest spring classes, and new research guides. Read more
The Wisconsin Women in Government event on January 28, 2020 honored
“Women who raised the bar.” Chief Justice Patience Roggensack, Justice
Rebecca Dallet, and Justice Rebecca Bradley, along with First Lady Kathy
Evers attended to celebrate “the past and present women of the
Wisconsin Supreme Court and the many women who have "Raised the Bar" of
Wisconsin's judicial system.” Read more
January 17, 2020
January WSLL @ Your Service
The January issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Happy New Year! Your comments are always welcome.
In this issue:
The Wisconsin Briefs database houses more than 100,000 appellate briefs and appendices, and recently moved to a new website. Read more
New Books
New Books
This month's featured titles are Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn and Divorce & Money: Making the Best Financial Decisions During Divorce. Don't miss this month's new book list as well! Read more
Tech Tip
Tech Tip
This month features two tech tips: resources for the new California data privacy law and a Google Scholar button for your browser. Read more
Library News
Library News
Catch up on library staff news and be sure to check out our first CLE classes for the new year. Read more
January Snapshot
January Snapshot
Julie attended the annual Beacon & Eggs breakfast to benefit The Beacon. The Beacon is a resource center for individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Madison. Read more
December 16, 2019
WSLL @ Your Service December 2019
The December issue of WSLL @ Your Service is online. Your comments are welcome! Please direct them to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
HeinOnline's new collection is a tremendous resource for state
constitutional law and political history researchers. State
Constitutions Illustrated contains current and historic constitutions of
the fifty states of the United States along with an extensive
collection of documents and primary sources from before statehood. Read more
Schedule a breather in your busy schedule for our open house on
Wednesday, December 18. From 3:00 to 4:30 in the David T. Prosser Jr.
Library, enjoy refreshments in our beautiful reading room. Read more
This month's featured titles are The Foreclosure Survival Guide:
Keep Your House or Walk Away with Money in Your Pocket and Student Loan
Law. Our full new book list is also available to peruse! Read more
Google makes quick work of finding current and historical stock
prices. With just a few keystrokes you can access a wealth of
securities data as part of Google Finance. Read more
Wisconsin-licensed attorneys, you can become an After Hours
subscriber and enjoy a full year of library access at times convenient
for you. Read more
Read our 2018 annual report, get updates on the first of our 2020 CLE classes, and add our holiday closures to your calendar. Read more
Four of our library staff had the opportunity to tour the newly
finished State Archive Preservation Facility as part of a state agency
librarian meeting. Read more
October 7, 2019
WSLL @ Your Service October 2019
The October issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Your comments are welcome! Please direct them to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
Indigenous Law Portal
The Indigenous Law Portal is a valuable resource for researching indigenous law throughout the world. This year, the portal has moved to a new home, LLMC Digital, where researchers can continue to use it for free. Read more
New Books
Our featured titles this month are Environmental Litigation: Law and Strategy and The Lawyer's Guide to Increasing Revenue: Heighten Client Satisfaction, Improve Law Firm Morale, Enhance Revenue and Profitability. Our full October new book list is also available. Read more
Tech Tip
The "related" Google command is a useful way to discover industry competitors as well as like-minded associations. Read more
Library News
Rare books, classes and training opportunities, and more fill up this issue of library news. Read more
October Snapshot
At the David T. Prosser Jr. Library, we've moved some of our public computers into the bookstacks to create quiet workspaces throughout the library. Read more
In this issue:
Indigenous Law Portal
The Indigenous Law Portal is a valuable resource for researching indigenous law throughout the world. This year, the portal has moved to a new home, LLMC Digital, where researchers can continue to use it for free. Read more
New Books
Our featured titles this month are Environmental Litigation: Law and Strategy and The Lawyer's Guide to Increasing Revenue: Heighten Client Satisfaction, Improve Law Firm Morale, Enhance Revenue and Profitability. Our full October new book list is also available. Read more
Tech Tip
The "related" Google command is a useful way to discover industry competitors as well as like-minded associations. Read more
Library News
Rare books, classes and training opportunities, and more fill up this issue of library news. Read more
October Snapshot
At the David T. Prosser Jr. Library, we've moved some of our public computers into the bookstacks to create quiet workspaces throughout the library. Read more
August 1, 2019
WSLL @ Your Service August 2019
The August issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Your comments are welcome! Please direct them to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
Welcome to the library
In this issue:
August is the month of back to school sales and the last of family vacations, but for the Library it's time to welcome new users. Read more
Wisconsin briefs database
Get tips for filtering email by registering your own domain name and then adding email services to the hosting package. Read more
Library news
Learn about August classes, librarian speaking events, the Labor Day holiday, and read an AALL conference report. Read more
August snapshot
We are grateful to Ismael Ozanne, Dane County District Attorney, for setting aside time in July to talk to our library staff and answer questions about the District Attorney's office and criminal procedure. Read more
July 2, 2019
WSLL @ Your Service July 2019
The July issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Your comments are welcome! Please direct them to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
DFI Lien and Trademarks Database
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) recently released the UCC and Trademark Filing System, a new website which allows users to search and file trademarks, tradenames, and UCC filings. Read more
New Books
Our two featured titles this month are Legal Guide to the Business of Marijuana and A Layperson's Guide to Legal Research and Self-Help Law Books. Our July new book list is included. Read more
Tech Tip
It's a given that most people have more than one email address. If you have a Gmail address, there's a twist on "multiple emails" that you may not have heard about before. Read more
Library News
Holiday closures, brand-new CLE classes on open meetings and administrative code research, and other library news. Read more
July Snapshot
This event, held in the Wisconsin State Capitol, celebrated Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson's 43 years of service on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and her upcoming retirement in July. Read more
In this issue:
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) recently released the UCC and Trademark Filing System, a new website which allows users to search and file trademarks, tradenames, and UCC filings. Read more
Our two featured titles this month are Legal Guide to the Business of Marijuana and A Layperson's Guide to Legal Research and Self-Help Law Books. Our July new book list is included. Read more
It's a given that most people have more than one email address. If you have a Gmail address, there's a twist on "multiple emails" that you may not have heard about before. Read more
Holiday closures, brand-new CLE classes on open meetings and administrative code research, and other library news. Read more
This event, held in the Wisconsin State Capitol, celebrated Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson's 43 years of service on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and her upcoming retirement in July. Read more
June 3, 2019
WSLL @ Your Service June 2019
The June issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Your comments are welcome! Please direct them to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Wisconsin
June 10, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin's ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. Read more
Women’s Suffrage Legislation in Wisconsin
The process of passing full women's suffrage was decades in duration, and marked by setbacks. Read more
New Books
Our featured titles this month are Field guide to legal research and The family law guide to appellate practice. Don't miss our new book list as well! Read more
Tech Tip
Windows 7 is coming to an end. Although this operating system was introduced 10 years ago, it's estimated that almost 40% of PC users are still using it. Read more
Library News
Get a recap of recent events at the library and schedule a library tour for your summer associates, clerks, and interns. Read more
June Snapshot
There's no surer sign of spring in downtown Madison than tulips blooming around the Capitol! Read more
In this issue:
June 10, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin's ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. Read more
The process of passing full women's suffrage was decades in duration, and marked by setbacks. Read more
Our featured titles this month are Field guide to legal research and The family law guide to appellate practice. Don't miss our new book list as well! Read more
Windows 7 is coming to an end. Although this operating system was introduced 10 years ago, it's estimated that almost 40% of PC users are still using it. Read more
Get a recap of recent events at the library and schedule a library tour for your summer associates, clerks, and interns. Read more
There's no surer sign of spring in downtown Madison than tulips blooming around the Capitol! Read more
May 6, 2019
WSLL @ Your Service: May 2019
The May issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now available.
In this issue:
Law Day at our libraries
We celebrated Law Day on May 1, 2019. Read more
Spotlight on: Oxford English Dictionary
Are you looking to expand your vocabulary and impress your friends? We have added an online subscription to the Oxford English Dictionary which can be used at the David T. Prosser Jr. Library public computers. We also have it in print! Read more
New Books
This month's featured titles are An Associate’s First Year: a Guide to Thriving at a Law Firm and Opening Statements: Winning in the Beginning by Winning the Beginning. Don't miss our full new book list for May. Read more
Tech Tip
How do I shrink this page? Where is the spell check button? If you are a casual user of Microsoft Word, the array of ribbons, toolbars, and menus can be confusing. Use the Quick Access Toolbar to help your experience. Read more
Library News
Get conference and National Library Week updates, learn about upcoming classes for May, and more news from our libraries. Read more
May Snapshot
Spotted on the interstate on the way to Chicago, this American Writers Museum billboard highlighting Douglass' timeless words ties into an exhibit they offered last year, Frederick Douglass AGITATOR. Read more
In this issue:
We celebrated Law Day on May 1, 2019. Read more
Are you looking to expand your vocabulary and impress your friends? We have added an online subscription to the Oxford English Dictionary which can be used at the David T. Prosser Jr. Library public computers. We also have it in print! Read more
This month's featured titles are An Associate’s First Year: a Guide to Thriving at a Law Firm and Opening Statements: Winning in the Beginning by Winning the Beginning. Don't miss our full new book list for May. Read more
How do I shrink this page? Where is the spell check button? If you are a casual user of Microsoft Word, the array of ribbons, toolbars, and menus can be confusing. Use the Quick Access Toolbar to help your experience. Read more
Get conference and National Library Week updates, learn about upcoming classes for May, and more news from our libraries. Read more
Spotted on the interstate on the way to Chicago, this American Writers Museum billboard highlighting Douglass' timeless words ties into an exhibit they offered last year, Frederick Douglass AGITATOR. Read more
April 2, 2019
WSLL @ Your Service April 2019
The April issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Your comments are welcome! Please direct them to the editor, Carol Hassler.
Join us for National Library Week events, from April 8-12, 2019. This year's theme is Libraries = Strong Communities. Read more
Online legal research platform Bloomberg Law is known for strong legal analysis content, like its Tax Practice Center and in-depth secondary sources. But Bloomberg Law is also a great source for docket research. Read more
Our featured new titles this month are Wisconsin Children's Code and Juvenile Justice Code and Federal Sentencing Law and Practice. Don't forget to check out our April new book list. Read more
How you charge and use your smart phone can have a significant impact on battery life. Learn tips for preserving your phone's battery. Read more
We're ready to speak at your next bar association meeting! Julie T. Robinson, State Law Librarian, will present information about the library's services and the materials which we provide for practicing attorneys. Read more
You don't need to travel up to the Apostle Islands to see this awe-inspiring ice cave, formed outside the photographer's office in Wausau, Wisconsin. Read more
March 4, 2019
WSLL @ Your Service March 2019
The March issue of WSLL @ Your Service is now online. Your comments are welcome! Please direct them to the editor, Carol Hassler.
In this issue:
The Bloomberg Law Tax Practice Center gathers Bloomberg BNA resources in one website. It's a great way to keep current with federal and state tax law developments. Read more
Our featured new titles this month are Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration and Advising the Evolving Family. Don't forget to check out our full March new book list. Read more
Decluttering your electronic accessories may seem like a monumental task, but this article can help you to find guidance and disposal options near you. Read more
We're already making plans for National Library Week in April and we invite you to register for our upcoming classes! Read more
Enjoy the beautiful exterior and detailed interior of the Dodge County Courthouse at sundown. Read more
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