Library Highlights

November 25, 2016

New CLE Classes

Get a jump on next year's resolutions and sign up for our winter CLE classes now. We'll continue to add new classes in the next couple of months, so check our Classes page for new additions.

Introduction to Wisconsin Legislative History
Wednesday, January 18, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library training room

I need the legislative history of a Wisconsin statute. Where do I start? What do I do? Participants will look at the primary resources used to research Wisconsin legislative history, learn about the online Wisconsin legislative drafting files, and learn some helpful tips and tricks along the way. This introductory class covers basic research strategies and sources.
FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online

Advanced Wisconsin Legislative History
Wednesday, February 15, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library training room

I need the legislative history of a Wisconsin statute. Where do I start? What do I do? Participants will look at the primary resources used to research Wisconsin legislative history, learn about the online Wisconsin legislative drafting files, and learn some helpful tips and tricks along the way. This advanced class covers additional search strategies, budget bills, advanced use of drafting records, and Supreme Court rule order research.
FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online

Google Power Search
Tuesday, March 14, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library training room

Google is a powerful legal research tool if you know how to use it effectively. Learn advanced Google search techniques as well as key features of related databases such as Google Books and Google Scholar. This class will discuss the pros and cons of using these free tools for researching case law, law review articles, and other legal topics.
FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online

November 22, 2016

Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

All three library locations will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24th. The Dane County Law Library will remain closed on Friday, November 25th. The Milwaukee County Law Library and the David T. Prosser Jr. State Law Library will be open on Friday, November 25th.

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Call the Reference Desk at 608-267-9696 and leave a voicemail, or Ask a Librarian online while we are closed. We will respond to you the next business day.

November 14, 2016

Job Posting: Library Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented individual looking for part-time work? The Wisconsin State Law Library is searching for a Library Assistant, 15 hours per week. Qualified applicants must be available to work 3 consecutive hours between the hours of 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.

Duties include: Scanning, processing, and shelving appellate court briefs; staffing the circulation desk, cash handling, and invoice creation; bindery preparation, data entry, and other collection maintenance activities.

Skills include: Exceptional organizational skills, above average computing skills, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to follow written directions. Library and/or scanning experience is helpful but not required. A demonstrated ability to do multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required!

Pay: $9.67/hour.

Start date: Immediate Opening

Location: The Wisconsin State Law Library is located on a bus line, just off the Capitol Square at 120 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Madison.

To apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to Angela.Humiston@wicourts.gov. You must include your hours available for work.

Deadline for applications: Friday, November 25th, 2016

November 10, 2016

Finding Immigration Legal Services and Information

Immigration is in the news and our legal topics pages and librarians can help with research and referrals. As part of our commitment to further equal access to the law we encourage our users to research through our website and ask a librarian for research help.

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Our Immigration and Citizenship page features links to Federal agencies and local services. Go to this page to learn about immigration law issues, access frequently requested agency information, and read free immigration law practice guides. We also list major legal books available in our library on immigration law.

Our Non-Citizen Workers page features links for employees and employers about the process and laws surrounding hiring foreign workers or discrimination complaints based on national origin.

Local legal assistance organizations are listed in our County Legal Resources database. We've also singled out some local organizations with statewide services on our Immigration & Citizenship page.

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