Library Highlights

January 29, 2018

Real Estate Transfer Class in Milwaukee

On Thursday, February 1 the Milwaukee County Law Library will offer a free CLE class on Filing an Electronic Real Estate Transfer on the Department of Revenue's Website.

Time: Thursday, February 1, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Milwaukee Public Library - Central branch, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave

In addition to a transfer document, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue now requires electronic submission of the real estate transfer return pursuant to Section 77.22(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes. Whether you are a private citizen or an attorney, this course will show you how to successfully maneuver through the Department of Revenue's website for a real estate transfer involving owner-occupied property.

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

January 16, 2018

Thanks for a successful donation drive!

This winter you donated to our open house donation drive benefiting The Beacon. Thanks to your generosity, we have collected 60 hats, scarves, and pairs of gloves and socks!

January 12, 2018

Libraries Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The State Law Library, and Milwaukee and Dane County Law Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 15th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

To send 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, January 16th.

January 10, 2018

Sign up for Introduction to Westlaw

There is still space available in Introduction to Westlaw, a free CLE class offered on Tuesday, January 16 from noon to 1 p.m. You can register online to save your spot.

Introduction to Westlaw
Tuesday, January 16, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: David T. Prosser Jr. Library training room

Learn how to best utilize Westlaw in this course by: Finding Specific Cases, Statutes and Regulations by citation; Learning how to quickly find and search specific resource; Learning about plain language searching on Westlaw; Utilizing result list filtering to narrow your search results; Exploring document features, including new "Copy with Reference"; Learning about new Westlaw history; Reviewing the basics of the Westlaw Citator - KeyCite
FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is limited to 8.

Wisconsin State Law Library