Law Library of Congress: News and Events

Redesigned Global Legal Monitor Launched

The Law Library of Congress is pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned Global Legal Monitor. The Global Legal Monitor has transformed from a monthly published PDF to a dynamic continuously updated website. The new Global Legal Monitor has the ability to view legal developments by topic (more than one hundred so far) and by jurisdiction (over one hundred and fifty). The content of the Global Legal Monitor can also be searched through its advanced search interface.

Each legal development has its own permanent link for easy access, sharing, and bookmarking. To keep up to date on new legal developments in the Global Legal Monitor subscribe to its RSS feed.

The Global Legal Monitor is an online publication from the Law Library of Congress covering legal news and developments worldwide. It draws on information from the Global Legal Information Network, official national legal publications, and reliable press sources.

15th Annual GLIN Directors' Meeting, September 23-25, 2008

The 15th Annual Global Legal Information Network (GLIN) Directors' Meeting will be held from September 23-25, 2008. This event, hosted by the Law Library of Congress, will bring together representatives from GLIN member countries, national and international organizations, and observers representing 22 different nations to discuss the year's accomplishments in building GLIN, an Internet-based, multilingual legal information system.

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, September 17

In celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, the Law Library of Congress presents this guide providing commentary and recommended resources.

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787 and "recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens."

Visit our Web site to read more about Constitution Day and Citizenship Day from the Law Library of Congress.

Legal Research/Reference Librarian Position Available at the Law Library of Congress

The Law Library of Congress seeks a legal research/reference librarian with education and experience (1) providing legal and legislative information services to diverse and demanding clients in a large law library or similar legal information organization; (2) creating and organizing web content; and (3) developing and managing legal and legislative electronic resources. Qualified candidates with both Juris Doctor and Masters in Library/Information Science degrees from accredited universities with appropriate training and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Librarian (Law) (Vacancy #:080252)
GS-11 - Law Library- $58,206.00- $75,669.00
Closing Date: 03-OCT-08

Program Specialist Position Available at the Law Library of Congress

The Law Library of Congress is recruiting for a Program Specialist who assists the Special Assistant for Outreach and Development in his/her efforts in support of the Law Library's outreach/development efforts. Performs assigned tasks or guided projects necessary to facilitate development and promotion efforts. Actively supports the Special Assistant's efforts in promoting the services of the Law Library to Congress and other constituencies, and to maintain its prestige and stature as the National Law Library, and increasing its presence in the international legal research and law library communities. The incumbent reports directly to, and acts in a confidential capacity with, the Special Assistant to the Law Librarian (Outreach and Development).

Law Library of Congress Brochure Garners Marketing Award

The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) has named the Law Library of Congress the winner of the 2008 AALL/Thomson West Excellence in Marketing Award in the Best Brochure category. The award honors oustanding achievement in public relations activities that serve to raise the visibility of law librarianship and the AALL.

Law Library of Congress Safety Drill Tomorrow June 25, 2008

The Law Library of Congress and the Madison Building will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25, 2008, from 10:00-11:30 for a safety drill that will require all people within the building to "Shelter-In-Place." If you are in the Law Library when the drill begins, you will be required to proceed with staff to a designated location where you will not be able to conduct any research and you will have to remain in that location for the duration of the drill. The Law Library will resume regular services when the drill is complete.

Foreign Law Research Center Opens at the Law Library of Congress

The Law Library of Congress officially opened its new Foreign Law Research Center on Monday, June 9, 2008. The Center may be used by members of the public and will be open Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Foreign Law Research Center houses the unified foreign law reference collection used by Law Library legal specialists, research support, and reference staff to conduct needed research for members of Congress and other priority clients.

Law Library of Congress Safety Drill to Impact Use of the Madison Building

The Law Library of Congress and the Madison Building will be closed on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 10:00-11:30 for a safety drill that will require all people within the building to "Shelter-In-Place." If you are in the Law Library when the drill begins, you will be required to proceed with staff to a designated location where you will not be able to conduct any research and you will have to remain in that location for the duration of the drill. The Law Library will resume regular services when the drill is complete.

Senator Lindsey Graham to Join Law Library of Congress's Law Day 2008 Panel Discussion on May 1

The Law Library of Congress is pleased to announce that Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina, will be participating in the Law Day panel discussion on Thursday, May 1 at the Library of Congress.

"The Rule of Law in Established and Emerging Countries"
Thursday, May 1, 2008
1:00pm - 2:30pm, a reception will follow
Northeast Pavilion, 2nd Floor
Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress
Advance reservations are required as this program is open to the public and seating is limited. Please e-mail Barbara Moore at bmoo@loc.gov or phone 202-707-9834.

Speakers include: Dr. Rubens Medina, Law Librarian of Congress; Lindsey Graham, United States Senator, South Carolina; Harry T. Edwards (Moderator), Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit; Rob Boone, Director, American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative; Rosa Brooks, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law School; Thomas Carothers, Vice President for Studies-International Politics and Governance, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Kurt L. Schmoke, Dean, Howard University School of Law and former Mayor of Baltimore.

For more information on the history of Law Day, please visit our Web site at: http://www.loc.gov/law/help/commemorative-observations/law-day.html

Legal Information Analyst Position Available at the Law Library of Congress

The Law Library of Congress is recruiting for a Legal Information Analyst who has appropriate education and/or experience providing legal and legislative reference services to diverse and demanding clients in a law library or similar legal information organization AND preparing written legal analysis of court decisions, proposed legislation, regulatory schemes and/or government programs. The successful incumbent will demonstrate through progressively responsible work experience or a combination of education and work experience a proficiency in (1) providing concise and thorough oral and written guidance and/or substantive responses to requests for legal and legislative information; (2) applying creative legal and legislative research methodologies to respond to complex inquiries demonstrating a broad knowledge of the latest print materials and electronic databases including web-based resources; (3) applying a strong public service demeanor when providing legal and legislative information services to diverse and demanding clientele; (4) preparing reports, memos, correspondence and other documents analyzing legal issues and requiring interpretation and/or summaries of bills, committee reports, statutes, regulations, court decisions, background studies and policy reports; and (5) completing on time multiple time-sensitive assignments and projects requiring exceptionally developed time management skills.

Qualified candidates with both Juris Doctor and Masters in Library/Information Science degrees from accredited universities and law library reference and legal research/analysis training and/or experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Law Day Program at the Library of Congress on May 1

The Library of Congress will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Law Day with an examination of what the Rule of Law means to established and emerging countries. The panel discussion will be held at the Library from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 in the Northeast Hall and Pavilion on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. A reception will follow.

Sponsored by the Law Library of Congress, the program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and advance reservations are required [contact Barbara Moore at bmoo@loc.gov or (202)707-9834 by April 25].

Featured speakers include Harry T. Edwards (Moderator), Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit; Rob Boone, Director, American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative; Thomas Carothers, Vice President for Studies-International Politics and Governance, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Kurt L. Schmoke, Dean, Howard University School of Law and former Mayor of Baltimore; and Jane E. Stromseth, Faculty Director, Human Rights Institute and Professor of Law, Georgetown Law School.

Karamah Joins the Global Legal Information Network

The Global Legal Information Network (GLIN) is pleased to announce the addition of Karamah to its membership. Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights, is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization. GLIN, a cooperative international legal database administered by the Law Library of Congress, has a membership of 36 government agencies and international organizations.

Orientation to Legal Research

Orientation to Legal Research
Date: April 10, 2008
Time: 10am - 12:30pm

An overview of the basic methods of conducting federal legal research focusing on using the Law Library's federal collections. The Law Library's resources for locating these items in print and automated formats are presented.

Reservations Required.

To register, sign up in person in the Law Library Reading Room (LM 201), call (202) 707-9801, or complete the Seminar form on our Web site to register. Prior to attending a class, you need to obtain a Library of Congress Registration Card.

Book Talk by Mickey Edwards

Book Talk by Mickey Edwards
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Time: 1pm - 2:00pm
Location: Law Library Multimedia Room (LM 240)
Madison Building, Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave., SE, Washington, DC

Former Congressman Mickey Edwards will present a talk on his newly published book "Reclaiming Conservatism: How a Great American Political Movement Got Lost-and How It Can Find Its Way Back." A book signing will follow.

Reservations Required. Contact: Alisa Carrel, acar@loc.gov

News Item from the Law Library of Congress

The Law Library of Congress announces the availability of RSS feeds and e-mail delivery. Available feeds cover: Law Library News and Events, Law Library Webcasts, Legal Research Reports, and the Global Legal Monitor.