Tag: Featured
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Tools and strategies for detecting AI case citation hallucinations in legal materials
Tools and Strategies for Detecting AI Case Citation Hallucinations in Legal Materials[1]
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What I’m Thankful for This November
With the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, I have been reflecting on what I am grateful for in our community and profession. With tight deadlines and rapid technological change, I often have to remind myself that, in spite of the stress, there is so much I appreciate about the world of law librarianship. Here are the top…
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The Law Behind the Salem Witch Trials
Over three centuries after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, legal professionals and researchers continue probing the mysteries and lasting impact of these proceedings. This fall, the D’Angelo Law Library at the University of Chicago invites you to explore “The Salem Witch Trials: Legal Resources” web exhibit—a curated gateway to law-related books, articles, archival materials, and multimedia…
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President’s Message – Summer 2025
Hello CALL-leagues! I hope this finds you all deep in the thralls of all sorts of fun summer activities. Maybe you are reading this while enjoying a cup of coffee outside in the morning sun, or while on vacation at the beach, or in the mountains. Wherever you are reading this, I would like to…
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Bike locks & more at your library
I usually stop by my public library twice a week. I’m not there for very long, and I have to schedule in time to go, but I get in there to pick up and drop off books (and to make sure the door counter adds a few more people, for the sake of stats and…
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🔮 Horoscope for Law Librarians: July & August 2025
(As interpreted through the stars… AI…and maybe a few outdated legal treatises.) Overall Celestial Vibe: This summer, Mercury’s tango with Saturn (your favorite rule-follower) brings a delightful surge of structure, clarity, and, and cosmic caffeine. Jupiter encourages big-picture thinking, so don’t be surprised if you’re suddenly inspired to reorganize your OneDrive and your life. ♋…
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Summer 2025 Membership Minute
On behalf of the Membership Committee, we would like to thank everyone who renewed their membership for the 2025-2026 year. Email reminders for renewal or membership expiration will also go out over the summer, so it’s not too late to renew if it passed you by in the end-of-the-semester / start of the Summer Associates…
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CALL Executive Board Meeting Minutes – April 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 9:00 a.m. Central Zoom Board members present: Philip Johnson, Jill Meyer, Clare Willis, Mandy Lee, Mike McMillan Board members absent: Emily Byrne Guests: Todd Hillmer, incoming CALL Vice President/President-Elect 2025-2026, and Joanne Kiley, incoming CALL Secretary 2025-2026 Treasurer’s report (Section IV): 1. Checking account balance as of April 8, 2025: $9,811.61…
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CALL Business Meeting Summary – May 2025
The Chicago Association of Law Libraries held its May 2025 Business Meeting on May 20, 2025, at Wildfire, 159 W. Erie, Chicago. President Philip Johnson opened the meeting and welcomed six new members. The sponsor for the meeting was Thomson Reuters. Blythe McCoy addressed the members on behalf of Thomson Reuters, thanking CALL for the…
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CALL goes to Cradles to Crayons
Three CALL members volunteered at Cradles to Crayons on March 15, helping to sort and organize clothing donations.