| Banned Books Week – it’s not what you think! |
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Why is it called “Banned Books Week”?? Well since 1982, this annual event is supposed to remind us not to take the simple pleasure of reading for granted.
I remember The Catcher in the Rye was almost banned from being read in my classroom. It’s the second one in the list of Banned and/or Challenged Books… Top 100 Novels of the 20th Century and it’s my favorite to this day. So maybe I’ll re-read that one :) What are you gonna read? |
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Submitted by: RayAna Park, Former Web Developer
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The week of September 29 through October 6, 2007, marks the 26th anniversary of Banned Books Week, ALA’s annual celebration of the freedom to read.
Comments (0)September 24, 2007
| The Lawyer’s Guide to Creating a Business Plan: a Step by Step Software Package CD |
 By Linda PinsonThis updated and revised version of The Lawyer’s Guide to Creating a Business Plan will take you step by step through the process of writing a winning business plan for your law firm. This software is a customized version of the award-winning software application, Automate Your Business Plan (Version 2007). Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Digital Content Coordinator
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September 17, 2007
| Shepards by the Books |
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If you're among the many researchers who assume everything is online, be careful when Shepardizing, not everything is covered. For example, trademarks and copyrights can not be Shepardized online. Stick to the Shepards books for these as well as for Professional and Judicial Conduct Citations and Uniform Commercial Code Citations. |
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Submitted by: Nancy Garner, Assistant Director of Knowledge Services
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| First Have Something to Say: Writing for the Library Profession |
 By Walt CrawfordIn this practical guide, experienced author and speaker Walt Crawford shows fellow librarians how to make both their writing and speaking inform and entertain their audiences. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Digital Content Coordinator
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September 15, 2007
| MacCarthy on Cross-Examination |
 By Terence F. MacCarthyLearn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Terence MacCarthy is synonymous with effective cross-examination. For 40 years he has been the head of the Federal Defender's Office in Chicago, and is among the top CLE instructors in the nation owing to his lectures on cross-examination technique. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Digital Content Coordinator
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September 11, 2007
| What is the First Freedom? |
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Religious liberty is often referred to as the “First Freedom” because the Framers placed it first in the Bill of Rights. Check out these three internet resources to learn more about this fundamental right. “The First Freedom Project” was created in response to the increase in religious discrimination charges, brought by workers over questions of time off for observance, wearing of religious garb and symbols, and prayer in the workplace. The U.S. Justice Department has created an educational program, with nationally held seminars and a website, to teach employers and others their rights and responsibilities. The First Freedom Center, on the Council for America’s First Freedom website has a wealth of information on religious freedom including educational programs, resources for teachers, and newsclips. The Council’s mission is to increase understanding and respect for religious freedom in diverse communities worldwide, through education about this core human value: the freedom of thought, conscience and belief. For historical research, make sure you take time to browse or search The Jeffersonian Cyclopedia – A comprehensive Collection of the views of Thomas Jefferson. This is part of the Thomas Jefferson Digital Archive collection hosted at the University of Virginia Library. |
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Submitted by: Kathy Coon, Deputy Director
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September 10, 2007
| The Librarian’s Guide to Writing for Publication |
 By Rachel Singer GordonOne of the ways librarians maintain the integrity of their profession is through the creation of a robust body of professional literature. In The Librarian’s Guide to Writing for Publication, Rachel Singer Gordon speaks to the hidden genius in each of us. This is a one-stop guide for librarians at any stage of their publishing career. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Digital Content Coordinator
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September 3, 2007
| Nothing but the Acts |
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Ever need to read a Pennsylvania act? Try the Legislative Reference Bureau's site which has the text of general laws from 1970 to 2003 (and much more). Browse Pamphlet Laws by year and act number or do a simple keyword search on summary and title fields. |
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Submitted by: Nancy Garner, Assistant Director of Knowledge Services
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| The Supreme Court: An Essential History |
 By Peter Charles Hoffer, Williamjames Hull Hoffer, N. E. H. HullFor more than two centuries, the U.S. Supreme Court has provided a battleground for nearly every controversial issue in our nation's history. Now a veteran team of talented historians - including the editors of the acclaimed Landmark Law Cases and American Society series – have produced the most readable, astute, and up-to-date single-volume history of this venerated institution, as engaging for general readers as it is rigorous for scholars. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Digital Content Coordinator
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