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Jenkins Catalog Featured in INNTouch |
To learn more about the history of Jenkins and our catalog, you can find the entire article in INNTouch 16, no.3 (2002):6 |
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Submitted by: Ida Weingram, Head of Outreach Services
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Comments (0)January 15, 2003
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palawlibrary.com Adds Legal News Archives |
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Philadelphia, PA, October 2002—palawlibrary.com has announced the addition of two award-winning legal newspapers to its unique research Web site. The News Archive database includes the last 5 years of articles from The Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly newspapers and is full-text searchable. The content from these two publications will allow users to do a wealth of vital legal research on stories about everything from significant verdicts to precedent-setting opinions to detailed analyses of important trends in Pennsylvania’s courts. The addition of the two newspapers will also give subscribers access to stories on law firms and business trends, court administration issues, judicial profiles and races, and a host of other material that makes Palawlibrary.com the most detailed and Pennsylvania-intensive legal research Web site on the market. palawlibrary.com is an important tool for the Pennsylvania legal researcher. Unlike other online services, it has judicial opinions pertinent to Pennsylvania from the county, state and federal courts searchable at one site. With the addition of the News Archives, palawlibrary is now a “must search” site for someone doing comprehensive legal research. In addition to news and judicial opinions, palawlibrary includes the Pennsylvania District & County Reports, court rules, jury awards, out of court settlements, court trial listings, lawsuits filed, and court notices. This easy to use Web site offers a 30-day free trial that allows full access to all databases. palawlibrary.com is the result of a strategic alliance between the Jenkins Law Library, America’s first law library and the Pennsylvania Division of American Lawyer Media (ALM), a legal journalism and information company. Its goal is to be the most comprehensive resource for both Pennsylvania State and county legal information. CONTACT: Suite 1220 The Jenkins Law Library, founded in 1802, the nation’s oldest law library and serves as the county law library for Philadelphia. Our mission is to be a major resource for the community by making hard-to-find legal information accessible and affordable. Our staff of legal information specialists strives to offer personalized attention, deliver outstanding service, and provide ongoing education through legal and related professional development programs. It is our intention that palawlibrary.com will be the complement to the already outstanding collection, research services and devoted staff at Jenkins. The Pennsylvania Division of American Lawyer Media prides itself in publishing authoritative newspapers, newsletters, reference texts, and directories for the Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey legal communities. Even as the current crop of publications are being written, edited, and improved by our expert editorial staff and in-house attorneys, new publishing opportunities are being researched and launched. Our products are respected and have stood the test of time … from The Legal Intelligencer - the oldest legal newspaper in the United States - to the Pennsylvania Law Weekly, the annual Legal Directory, and other essential practice materials, we continue our dedication to serving the local legal community. |
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Submitted by: Ida Weingram, Head of Outreach Services
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Dispute Resolution Ethics - A Comprehensive Guide |
 By Phyllis Bernard, Bryant GarthThis book is a comprehensive guide to ethical considerations and regulations for lawyers and neutrals across the broad spectrum of dispute resolution. It is an indispensable tool in the development of a more current and more pervasive statement of the responsibilities of those engaged in dispute resolution. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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Lawyer’s Guide to Marketing on the Internet, 2nd ed. |
 By Gregory H. Siskind, Richard P. Klau, Deborah McMurrayThis guide will bring you up to date on the latest and most effective ways to create and implement a successful Internet marketing strategy for your firm. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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Estate planning strategies a lawyer’s guide to retirement and lifetime planning |
 By Jay SoledOn June 7, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA). This comprehensive, new book is a guide to help circumnavigate the estate-planning world and the specific changes EGTRRA has brought about. Also included is an overview of the changes associated with EGTRRA. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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Music law: how to run your band’s business |
 By Rich StimMusician and attorney Richard Stim has filled this useful book with helpful advice on solving disputes between band members; dealing with lawyers, managers and record companies; and even the increasingly important matter of sample clearance. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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January 6, 2003
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For Frequent Flyers |
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Could you really use some extra leg room the next time you fly? Visit SeatGURU and view details of the seating plans of the airplanes used by 6 major U.S. carriers. Sorry — it can’t help you with screaming kids in the row behind you. |
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Submitted by: Nancy Garner, Head of Information & Research Services
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January 1, 2003
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Congressional Information Service Library Collection Now on JAC |
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Looking for an easy way to search for congressional information? Access to the indexes of the CIS (Congressional Information Service) Microfiche Library Collection is now available using JAC (Jenkins Automated Catalog). CIS covers many congressional publications including hearings, reports, committee prints and much more. This new addition to JAC brings you many direct links to full text documents dated from 1970 to the present. (ex. Regulatory Takings and Proposals for Change) Now you can search for CIS records on JAC by using any of the following methods: Author
To obtain copies of documents from our CIS microfiche collection, please refer to the CIS Microfiche Accession Numbers (CIS #) on retrieved JAC records when visiting Jenkins or contacting our Document Delivery Department. If you have any questions regarding this new addition please contact Katrina Piechnik, Head of Catalog Services. |
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Submitted by: Ida Weingram, Head of Outreach Services
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