This spring issue highlights the ABA Techshow, which Bulletin Editor Emily Barney was able to attend with a “press pass” for the Chicago Association of Law Libraries. She has reported back on trends, Microsoft Office tips and tools, and more. Continue reading Letter from the Editors
Emily Barney
- CALL Position: Bulletin Editor
- Digital Education & Internal Resources Librarian at Chicago-Kent College of Law
ABA TechShow Legal Trends
Every year the ABA TechShow provides a great way to hear about tech trends in the legal field from practitioners, entrepreneurs, trainers, and journalists.
Tech Trends can include everything from shiny new devices to evolving business models to updated regulations and laws. With these changes come many legal challenges and opportunities.
I’m always interested to hear the types of practical advice and ongoing concerns brought to the TechShow. I’ve highlighted what stood out to me at this year’s show – if you attended and want to share what you took away in the comments, that would be very welcome! Continue reading ABA TechShow Legal Trends
Volunteer Day at Greater Chicago Food Depository
On Saturday, March 9, 2019, the Community Service Committee organized a trip to the Greater Chicago Food Depository with nine volunteers, to help repack bulk fruit for distribution to local shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries.
At the February 2019 Business Meeting, CALL’s Community Service Committee collected $249 in cash donations for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and 4 bags of non-perishable food for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Continue reading Volunteer Day at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Women of Legal Tech: The Law Librarians
On February 27, ABA’s Women Rainmakers Committee presented a “Women of Legal Tech” Summit hosted at Chicago-Kent College of Law as a precursor to the ABA TechShow 2019.
CALL’s own Debbie Ginsberg was one of the speakers, focusing on the role of law librarians in legal tech: Continue reading Women of Legal Tech: The Law Librarians
Microsoft Office Tips and Tools
Since one of my hats is tech trainer in our legal writing classes, sharing how to use Microsoft Word effectively as a lawyer, I look forward to what I learn at the ABA TechShow each year about new features of Microsoft Office.
Often I’m able to from the folks who are most familiar with the legal applications of this core software. Ben Schorr, a Senior Content Developer for Microsoft, spoke at one session I attended and was called on to answer questions as an audience member at others. He recommends the Office for Lawyers Facebook group as a great way to learn new tips, best practices, and more.
If you attended this show – sessions and/or Expo Hall, please feel free to share your own favorites tips or tools in the comments! Continue reading Microsoft Office Tips and Tools
From the Editors
The frigid cold can’t keep the Bulletin down for long. After a crazy couple of weeks (which are still ongoing), here is the Winter Issue (250) of the CALL Bulletin.
Inside we have wonderful articles from terrific CALL members that run the gamut from CALL history, how to spot fake news, creating dynamic exhibits, and the benefits of modern mentorships. All CALL members will benefit tremendously from every piece and we know you’ll love reading them as much as we loved editing them.
Along with these pieces, we also have committee news and information on the upcoming CALL election which you will not want to miss.
It’s that time of year to stay inside where it’s warm with something good to read, and there’s nothing better than reading the CALL Bulletin. Enjoy!
CALL Elections: Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws
CALL members will consider a proposal to change the existing CALL Bylaws, and vote upon these proposed amendments in the upcoming CALL Election from February 15 through March 15.
If approved, the proposed Bylaws amendments would:
(1) align the CALL membership categories with AALL’s membership categories by eliminating the “associate” member category (allowing those members to become full voting and office-holding members of CALL); and
(2) eliminate the requirement that retired members have been active CALL members for at least 10 consecutive years.
The Bylaws election will be available on the CALL Elections page of the website, so please remember to cast your vote!
Visual Literacy & Fake News
We’ve all heard the saying “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Have you ever taken a moment to ask why?
If pictures affect us differently than text, how can we use the power of pictures to enhance our communication? On the other hand, how can we make sure we aren’t being manipulated?
Librarians are experts in managing information, but visual information is viewed, interpreted, accessed, and stored very differently than textual information. Still, though we may need other tools or resources to find and review images, I believe our analytical skills and frameworks are just as relevant to evaluating the value of images as information.
Nominations to the CALL Executive Board
The CALL Bulletin is proud to announce the candidates for the 2019-2020 CALL Executive Board. The Election for these candidates (and for the Bylaws Amendments) will be held from February 15-March 15, 2019. Please read the candidate statements and bios by following the link below, and don’t forget to vote!
Candidates for Vice-President/President-Elect
Lindsey Carpino Matt Timko Sidley Austin LLP Northern Illinois University
Candidates for Secretary
Philip Johnson Todd Hillmer The John Marshall Law School Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Candidates for Director
Sarah Andeen Megan Butman Chapman & Cutler DLA Piper
Letter from the Editors
Well the weather outside is Winter, but welcome to the Fall Issue of the Call Bulletin. This issue has several great articles from regular contributors, as well as two new authors to the Bulletin.
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