• Anticipating User Needs within a Firm Environment

    Anticipating User Needs within a Firm Environment

    Meeting user needs extends far beyond the reference desk. As librarians, one of our main goals is to assist the user in making their day easier. We can do this by anticipating needs or determining the best use of our services. Within a law firm setting, attorneys spend time on business development and client research.…

  • Raise Your Profile and Communicate Your Value Through LinkedIn

    Raise Your Profile and Communicate Your Value Through LinkedIn

    January 29, 2015 marked a first for the CALL Continuing Education Committee. For the very first time, a CALL Continuing Education program was broadcast to attendees through a webinar.  Lawyer, librarian, and LinkedIn guru, Nathan Rosen presented  “Raise Your Profile and Communicate Value through LinkedIn: A CALL Personal Enrichment Webinar” from New York City to…

  • ABA TECHSHOW 2015

    The ABA Techshow, www.techshow.com , will be held here in Chicago at the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Avenue from April 16-18, 2015. As they have in the past, the American Bar Association (ABA) is offering discounted registration to CALL members. Registration is $750/$950 for ABA members; CALL members may register at the paralegal rate, which is  $550. …

  • MAALL Annual Meeting 2015

    Mark your calendars for the 2015 Mid-America Association of Law Libraries (MAALL) Annual Meeting. This meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, MO on October 22-24.  This year’s theme is “Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City.” The details for this Annual Meeting are forthcoming. For future updates,…

  • CALL Member Activity at the AALL 2015 Conference in Philly

    CALL Member Activity at the AALL 2015 Conference in Philly

    The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) holds its 108th Annual Meeting & Conference (Twitter hashtag #AALL15) in Philadelphia, July 18-21, 2015. The theme is “The Power of Connection”. Many CALL members will attend, with several participating as speakers, moderators, or coordinators of educational programs. CALL members will chair or attend meetings of councils, committees,…

  • CALL Executive Board Meeting, September 2014

    Note: To access complete Minutes from this meeting, visit the Board Minutes page on the CALL website. AALL Headquarters 105 W. Adams St., Suite 3300 (enter on Clark St.) September 9, 2014 9:00 a.m. Board Members Present: Maribel Nash Robert Martin Stephanie Crawford Clare Willis Jamie Sommer Julie Pabarja Margaret Schilt Board Members Absent: none Guests:…

  • CALL Executive Board Meeting, October 2014

    Note: To access complete Minutes from this meeting, visit the Board Minutes page on the CALL website. AALL Headquarters 105 W. Adams St., Suite 3300 (enter on Clark St.) October 11, 2014 9:00 a.m. Board Members Present: Maribel Nash (via conference call) Robert Martin Stephanie Crawford Clare Willis Jamie Sommer Julie Pabarja Margaret Schil Board Members…

  • November 2014 Business Meeting Round-Up

    November 2014 Business Meeting Round-Up

    CALL held its second Business Meeting of the year at Tortoise Club, 350 N. State St. on November 20, 2014.  President Margaret Schilt called the meeting to order at noon and praised the Meetings Committee for finding a great new venue.  Margaret then welcomed several new members.

  • CALL 2015-16 Slate of Candidates

    The Bulletin is pleased to present your 2015-16 slate of candidates. The candidates’ names are linked to PDF copies of their biographies and statements, which can also be viewed in the members’ area of the CALL website. The election will begin on February 13, 2015 and end at midnight March 15, 2015. To see the bios and statements, login to…

  • Digital Voices: Devices that Speak & Listen

    Did you know that you can have your computer read text out loud to you? Or that you can read to your computer and it will type what you say? You can, and neither of these features require special programs. Both are built into features that you already have on your computer (they are also…