In commemoration of National Library Week, the Utah State Law Library will be offering a number of classes and tours at the Matheson Courthouse (April 13-16, 2009).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Thursday, April 16th 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Registration is required for all classes. To reserve your spot:
• Call 801-238-7990
• 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
For more information please visit the:
Utah State Law Library Blog

Scholarships for E-Government Librarians
The Center for Library and Information Innovation at the iSchool at the University of Maryland College Park, in partnership with the Government Information Online Initiative and the University of Illinois at Chicago, is accepting applications for 20 Master of Library Science (MLS) scholarships. The scholarships are for a new online MLS program focused on e-government services and digital government information.
Applications are due by 1 February 2010, and the program is scheduled to begin in Fall 2010. For more information, see www.liicenter.org/libegov.
From Peggy Garvin, SLA/DGI Blog