Utah State Law Library http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/ Serving Utahns' legal research needs since 1852* en Copyright 2013 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:00:38 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss So Long, Blog find_us_on_facebook_badge.gifDear loyal blog readers:

We are retiring the Utah State Law Library blog after more than four years and 800+ posts. The blog has been a great way for library staff to share library news, new forms, court resources and other law-related resources. But with a noticeable decline in blog readers we will now exclusively use our Facebook page to share news and announcements. Please 'Like' us!

As always, you can contact library staff with questions about self help resources on the Utah State Courts' website or about library resources.

Thank you for reading, and we look forward to seeing you on Facebook!

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Utah city and county government offices are also closed on President's Day as well as many public libraries.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/02/law_library_closed_on_presiden_3.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/02/law_library_closed_on_presiden_3.html Utah State Courts Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:58:44 -0700 Law Library Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 440224358img1_medium.jpgThe Law Library, and all Utah State Courts, will be closed on Monday, January 21, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular library hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) resume on Tuesday, January 22.

2013 marks the 50th anniversary since Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous I Have a Dream speech. You can watch a video of the speech online.

To learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr., visit The King Center, an online digital archive featuring the writings of the civil rights activist, including speeches, correspondence, and telegrams.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/law_library_closed_for_martin.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/law_library_closed_for_martin.html Library News Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:44:07 -0700 December Holiday Hours fireworks1.jpgThe Utah State Law Library, and all Utah State Courts, will be closed on Tuesday, December 25th, and Tuesday, January 1st, for the Christmas and New Years Day holidays. Regular business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) will resume the following day.

We will be open regular business hours on both Christmas Eve, December 24th, and New Years' Eve, December 31st.

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The law library is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is located on the first floor of the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, 450 S. State Street, in Salt Lake City.

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If you're cooking the holiday turkey or bringing a dish to a family gathering, you may want to be aware of food safety. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has several resources about holiday food safety, including videos on food preparation.

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If you're not able to attend the Fall Forum, you can still learn more about us by visiting our website, contacting us directly, or by visiting us in the Scott Matheson Courthouse (450 S. State St., Salt Lake City).

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To learn more about this state holiday, visit the holiday's information page available on Pioneer, Utah's online library.

(Pictured: The Mormon pioneers coming off Big Mountain into Mountain dell. July 1847. Available from the Library of Congress' Prints and Photographs Online Catalog)

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To learn more about Memorial Day, visit USA.Gov's Memorial Day page. Here, you will find links to sites about the history of memorial day and tips for safe memorial day celebrations.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/05/law_library_closed_on_memorial.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/05/law_library_closed_on_memorial.html Library News Thu, 24 May 2012 08:07:20 -0700 Book Drive during National Library Week book drive.jpgThis year the Utah State Law Library is celebrating National Library Week (April 8-14, 2012) with a book drive. The books will be donated to Books Inside, a Utah non-profit organization whose mission is "to ensure that quality books are available inside prisons and jails adding to the chance that incarcerated individuals may see other possibilities for the direction of their life experiences."

Visit your local Utah public library to learn what National Library Week activities may be in your area.

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February 22, George Washington's birthday, was deemed a national holiday by the 45th Congress in 1879. Today, the third Monday in February is when our nation celebrates Presidents' Day - a day that some believe should still be referred to as the holiday celebrating Washington's birthday. To learn more about this holiday, see the National Archives' page on George Washington's Birthday. Or, for the longer version of this battle over when and what to call the holiday in February, read By George, IT IS Washington's Birthday by C.L. Arbelbide (available online from the National Archives).

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This holiday is also designated as the MLK Day of Service, part of the President's United We Serve initiative to increase community service and involvement. You can find a project to participate in. To find a volunteer project in Utah, visit the Utah Commission on Volunteers website.

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Happy holidays!

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Thanksgiving has been celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November since 1941. For more information about the history of Thanksgiving in the United States, visit the Library of Congress' Today in History page for November 25.

Interested in more Thanksgiving traditions? A curious holiday tradition happens at the White House the day before Thanksgiving: the presidential pardon of a turkey. On Wednesday, President Obama will pardon the national Thanksgiving turkey, just as he did in 2009 and in 2010. The text of the presidential pardons of the Thanksgiving turkey is available in the Compilation of Presidential Documents. The presidential pardoning was not a consistent tradition until 1989 by President George H.W. Bush.

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Looking for information about benefits and services for Utah's veterans? Check out the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs website and our blog post on Federal Benefits for Veterans.

Another useful resource for veterans is the White House-sponsored Joining Forces website that provides links to veteran resources, including a job bank and volunteer opportunities. Governor Herbert also recently announced an initiative with the Utah Department of Workforce Services that aims to match Utah veterans and Utah National Guard members with civilian jobs using their military occupational specialty.

If you are looking for ways to celebrate veterans this year, the VA website lists upcoming events, including Veterans Day celebrations or check your local newspaper for event information.

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