Utah State Law Library http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/ Serving Utahns' legal research needs since 1852* en Copyright 2012 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:45:46 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Book Drive a Success IMG_3117.jpgOur National Library Week book drive was a resounding success!

We collected more than 400 books to give to Books Inside, a Utah non-profit organization providing books to Utah prisons and jails.

Thank you to everyone who donated!

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/04/book_drive_a_success.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/04/book_drive_a_success.html National Library Week Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:45:46 -0700 National Library Week NLWlogo2011.rev.jpgApril 10-16, 2011 is National Library Week. The American Library Association has celebrated this event annually since 1958.

In Utah, National Library Week coincides with Love Your Library Week, a resolution passed by the state legislature in 2008.

Events are being held in libraries throughout the state. For instance, the Logan Public Library is hosting a book sale, a drop in story time session, and prize drawings for both children and adults. Provo City Library is hosting a library card design contest. The Roosevelt Public Library will be hosting a National Library Week story hour.

Don't know where your local public library is located? Use the Utah State Library's library directory.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2011/04/national_library_week_1.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2011/04/national_library_week_1.html National Library Week Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:04:16 -0700 National Bookmobile Day
Today is National Bookmobile Day!

Here are some facts about Utah's bookmobile program :

  • They travel 150,000 miles each year
  • They serve 303 bookmobile stops in 14 Utah Counties
  • They serve 89 schools (public, charter and Head Start)
  • They serve over 200,000 Utah readers
  • They offer internet service.

    ]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2010/04/national_bookmobile_day.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2010/04/national_bookmobile_day.html National Library Week Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:12:23 -0700 National Library Workers Day
    As part of the ongoing National Library Week celebration, today has been designated National Library Workers Day.

    Utah's libraries employ hundreds of people - more than 1,000 in public libraries alone. Without those workers, libraries would merely be buildings with books and computers - it's the people who make the institutions come alive.

    I would like to express my appreciation to the team at the Utah State Law Library for their dedication to our cause: providing access to legal information for all Utahns. Thank you for your hard work.

    ]]>     http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2010/04/national_library_workers_day.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2010/04/national_library_workers_day.html National Library Week Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:08:52 -0700     National Library Week Book & Magazine Drive
    Next week is National Library Week!

    You can help the Utah State Law Library celebrate by donating books and magazines for homeless adult readers.

    We are collecting books and magazines for Catholic Community Services’ Weigand Center, which offers a broad range of services to homeless adults. Your donations will fill the shelves of their library.

    Drop off your books and magazines at the State Law Library in Room W-13 on the first floor of the Matheson Courthouse (450 South State Street) through next Friday, April 16th.

    For more information, contact the State Law Library at 801-238-7990 or library@email.utcourts.gov

    ]]>     http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2010/04/national_library_week_book_mag.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2010/04/national_library_week_book_mag.html National Library Week Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:00:08 -0700     National Library Week Wrap Up As National Library Week draws to a close I want to thank those who joined us. We had a good turnout for our classes, and I hope you enjoyed our daily trivia quiz.

    We look forward to celebrating with you next year!

    - Friday's Quiz Answers (PDF)

    ]]>     http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_wrap_up.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_wrap_up.html National Library Week Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:59:32 -0700     National Library Week Quiz - Presidential Trivia Today's National Library Week quiz topic is presidential trivia.

    Submit your answers to library@email.utcourts.gov by 5:00 today. We will post the answers to today's later today.

    State laws prevent us from giving prizes, but you can feel proud of your knowledge of library and legal trivia, and get a tiny bit of fame! Good luck.

    - Friday's Quiz (PDF)
    - Thursday's Quiz Answers (PDF)

    Bonus Word Search
    - Find the Appellate Court Judges (PDF)

    ]]>     http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_quiz_pre.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_quiz_pre.html National Library Week Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:19 -0700     National Library Week Quiz - History of the Utah Legislature Today's National Library Week quiz topic is the history of the Utah Legislature.

    Submit your answers to library@email.utcourts.gov by 5:00 today. We will post the answers to today's quiz tomorrow morning, as well as the names of those who got all of the answers correct.

    State laws prevent us from giving prizes, but you can feel proud of your knowledge of library and legal trivia, and get a tiny bit of fame! Good luck.

    - Thursday's Quiz (PDF)
    - Wednesday's Quiz Answers (PDF)

    ]]>     http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_quiz_his.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_quiz_his.html National Library Week Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:22 -0700     National Library Week Quiz - Congressional History Today's National Library Week quiz topic is the history of the U.S. Congress.

    Submit your answers to library@email.utcourts.gov by 5:00 today. We will post the answers to today's quiz tomorrow morning, as well as the names of those who got all of the answers correct.

    State laws prevent us from giving prizes, but you can feel proud of your knowledge of library and legal trivia, and get a tiny bit of fame! Good luck.

    - Wednesday's Quiz (PDF)
    - Tuesday's Quiz Answers (PDF)

    ]]>     http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_quiz_con.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_quiz_con.html National Library Week Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:25 -0700     National Library Week Quiz - Utah Court History Today's National Library Week quiz topic is the history of the Utah Courts.

    Submit your answers to library@email.utcourts.gov by 5:00 today. We will post the answers to today's quiz tomorrow morning, as well as the names of those who got all of the answers correct.

    State laws prevent us from giving prizes, but you can feel proud of your knowledge of library and legal trivia, and get a tiny bit of fame! Good luck.

    - Tuesday's Quiz (PDF)

    - Monday's Quiz Answers (PDF)

    ]]>     http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_quiz_uta.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_quiz_uta.html National Library Week Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:00:22 -0700     National Library Week Quiz - Library of Congress Today's National Library Week quiz topic is the Library of Congress, the world's largest library.

    Submit your answers to library@email.utcourts.gov by 5:00 today. We will post the answers to today's quiz tomorrow morning, as well as the names of those who got all of the answers correct.

    State laws prevent us from giving prizes, but you can feel proud of your knowledge of library and legal trivia, and get a tiny bit of fame! Good luck.

    - Monday's Quiz (PDF)

    ]]>     http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_monday_q.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week_monday_q.html National Library Week Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:30:31 -0700     National Library Week April 12 - 18, 2009 is National Library Week, celebrated across the country by all kinds of libraries, including law libraries.

    We invite you to join the Utah State Law Library as we commemorate this week with a series of classes and a daily trivia quiz.

    The quiz will be posted each day on our blog, and topics include the Library of Congress, historical trivia from Utah's courts and legislature, the U.S. Congress and U.S. presidents.

    We hope you'll join our celebration!

    ]]>     http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2009/04/national_library_week.html National Library Week Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:04:52 -0700     National Library Week Classes In commemoration of National Library Week (April 12-18, 2009) the Utah State Law Library will be offering the following classes and tours:

    Introduction to Resources for Self-Represented Parties
    The class introduces the resources available for people representing themselves in court, including how to find an attorney, legal clinics, forms, the Online Court Assistance Program and other resources. The presentation will be followed by a tour of the Utah State Law Library introducing the print and electronic resources available.

    When
    Monday, April 13th 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
    Wednesday, April 15th 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

    Westlaw Basics
    This class will teach you how to search for case law, statutes, and other information using specialized search techniques. You will also learn about the various options for printing and saving.

    When
    Tuesday, April 14th 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

    Introduction to HeinOnline
    HeinOnline provides access to historic and current legal publications, including law reviews and Federal material, and includes content not available on Westlaw or LexisNexis. Learn how to access these documents and view, print, and download them in PDF form.

    When
    Thursday, April 16th 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.


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    Register Today!
    Registration is required for all classes. To reserve your spot:
    • Call 238-7990
    • Email library@email.utcourts.gov
    • Or, stop by the State Law Library

    Where
    All classses will be held at the Utah State Law Library
    Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State Street, Room W-13

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