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America Votes! A Guide to Modern Election Law and Voting Rights |
 By Benjamin E. Griffith, EditorAmerica Votes! provides a snapshot of America’s voting and electoral practices, problems, and most current issues. The book was edited and written by widely knowledgeable practitioners who, through federal perspectives, explore a variety of fundamental areas concerning election law. Library Record • Borrow it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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Comments (0)March 27, 2008
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Local General Counsel |
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It was like a recurring bad dream - a patron is on hold and I can’t find the phone number for local general counsel of a federal government agency. This time it was the IRS and I looked through several government directories, the blue pages of the phone book and Google with no luck. Finally another very savvy librarian went on Westlaw and found the answer in the West Legal Directory for Government Counsel. Looks like I won’t be having that bad dream again! |
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Submitted by: Nancy Garner, Head of Information & Research Services
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The Annual Cherry Blossom Festival is Here! |
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Visit local museums and learn more about Japanese culture, listen to live music, try Sapporo in the beer garden, observe traditional Japanese dances, martial arts, paper-folding, and much, much more! This’ll be my fourth year going and it’s still exciting for me, so if you’ve been looking to try something different or have been meaning to spring forward, this is the perfect opportunity to do it~ |
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Submitted by: RayAna Park, Web Developer
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March 24, 2008
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Hospital Liability Law |
 By Margaret C. Jasper.Hospital Liability Law explores the area of law known generally as “hospital liability,” the duties and responsibilities a hospital owes to its patients, and the theories under which a hospital may be held liable, including negligence; lack of informed consent and/or informed refusal; unauthorized treatment which may lead to a cause of action for battery; breach of privacy for the unauthorized release of a patient’s medical record; and breach of contract. This almanac also discusses the responsibility of the hospital for the actions of its employees. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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March 17, 2008
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Practical Jury Dynamics2 |
 By SunWolf, J.D., Ph.D.The Practical Jury Dynamics2 encourages more attention to three neglected parts of a Juror’s Trial World: the Bio-physiology of a Juror’s Brain - What are a juror’s mental tools and limits?, the Social Psychology of a Juror’s Perceptions - How does a juror make sense of and evaluate the behaviors of other people?, and the Effects of Group Dynamics on a Juror’s Vote - What happens when a juror becomes part of a group? Library Record • Borrow it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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March 13, 2008
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Heart Devices can be Hacked! |
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The study will be presented at a symposium on computer security in May. |
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Submitted by: Alice McCreary, Reference Librarian
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An March 10, 2008
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Ban anonymous internet posting in Kentucky??? |
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According to Kentucky Action News:
First of all, I’m ok with anonymous posters as long as it’s not malicious. Secondly, this bill is ridiculous in every aspect and will probably never go into effect. How would they even enforce this? It’s just like trying to enforce age restrictions on accessing certain websites — almost impossible. And how would they be able to tell if a poster uses their real name? As such, there’s no difference between posting anonymously and posting incognito. Some blogs are authored completely anonymously (ie. the Annoyed Librarian) and are meant to be enjoyed that way. I don’t think this Kentucky Representative has any idea what the internet is. I understand that he’s just trying to curb online bullying but it’s quite a utopian goal, wouldn’t you say? Might as well shield our kids from the internet until they’re 19. |
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Submitted by: RayAna Park, Web Developer
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Opportunity Valley: A History of the Delaware River Valley before 1800 |
 By Edwin G. YorkJenkins Law Library was one of the research resources for the book. Library Record • Borrow it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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March 6, 2008
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Online Personal Health Records and the Privacy Issue |
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The San Diego Union-Tribune, in a March 5 article, reported on the Health 2.0 Conference recently held in San Diego, which showcased the latest interactive health care offerings on the Internet, including systems which allow an individual to post their personal health record (PHR) online. Both Google, with its upcoming Google Health, and Microsoft, with its upcoming HealthVault, figure to be major players in the PHR business. To show the downside of PHR’s , the article also referred to a February 20 report by the San Diego based World Privacy Forum which determined that the posting of a PHR was a genuine threat to an individual’s privacy. The San Diego Union-Tribune article said that the Health 2.0 Conference did not even list privacy and security matters on its program, which is fairly surprising to me - ignore the issues and they go away? The World Privacy Forum was quoted as saying in their report, “Any consumer worried about the privacy of personal health information should proceed with great caution before agreeing to sign up for a (personal health record)”. This is because most health care websites are not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), the federal law that requires health care providers to protect the privacy of an individual’s health record. Pam Dixon, the Forum’s executive director, expressed concern that an insurance company might use an individual’s online PHR to turn down their application for coverage. And that’s only one of the many privacy concerns. For a detailed description of the different kinds of PHR systems, what determines whether or not the system vendor is covered under HIPPA, and all the privacy issues involved, see the World Privacy Forum report. |
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Submitted by: Alice McCreary, Reference Librarian
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March 5, 2008
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Book Publisher Joining the Instant Message Bandwagon |
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I just had the privilege to chat with a sales support specialists for one of our large book publishers. CCH a Wolters Kluwer business, now gives you an option to ask a question or state a concern via instant message. To me, the process was quicker than emailing customer service and more conducive than waiting on the telephone. Thomson West also has this feature for customers to utilize and I am becoming a fan of this technology in the workplace. |
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Submitted by: Nikki Butler, Acquisitions/Serials Coordinator
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