Oyez, Oyez: Final Program for ALLUNY Annual 2010 is now available

Visit http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/am2010/ for information about the soon-to-start ALLUNY Annual Meeting, SURVEYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPE, October 1-October 3, at the Rensselaerville Meeting Center in Rensselaerville, NY.

The Final Program is available at http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/am2010/final-program.pdf

The Use of Social Media in Sentencing Advocacy

The Use of Social Media in Sentencing Advocacy

Ken Strutin

New York Law Journal

September 28, 2010

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Ken Strutin

Excerpt:

Embarrassing Facebook photos and regrettable MySpace statements are starting to become commonplace in pre-sentencing reports and disposition hearings. At the same time, defendants and their advocates are acknowledging the power of social media as a tool to generate mitigating evidence.

3 Geeks and a Law Blog: If You Have A Case Pending In New York Court... Shutdown Your Facebook Page Now!!

3 Geeks and a Law Blog: If You Have A Case Pending In New York Court... Shutdown Your Facebook Page Now!!

New York Law School :: DRAGNET

New York Law School :: DRAGNET

DRAGNET stands for "Database Retrieval Access using Google's New Electronic Technology," a specialized search engine that was developed by librarians at the New York Law School. This feature enables you to "drag the net" through a group of free law-related Web resources. A DRAGNET search is like a Google search, except that it runs in only a select group of websites, produced by the organizations and entities listed below. The sites were chosen by our Library staff for their reliability and utility to legal researchers.* Your search retrieves the top 100 hits, ranked for relevance by Google’s search engine. DRAGNET can be a good tool to begin a research project, giving you a sense of what kinds of materials can be found on your topic. You can add a year to your search to ensure that you are getting the most recent data.

http://www.nyls.edu/library/research_tools_and_sources/dragnet

N.Y. Judge Grants Defense Access to Plaintiff's Social Network Accounts in Personal Injury Case

Romano v. Steelcase, Inc., 2006-2233

http://tinyurl.com/26br79x

"Give one, Take one" at ALLUNY Annual

In keeping with the environmental mantra of "reduce/reuse/recycle" and because it is so fun to share, you're invited to B(ring) Y(our) O(own) of selected items to ALLUNY's Annual Meeting in Rensselaerville and participate in a "Give one, Take one" swap as follows:

B.Y.O. ...  BAG:

Many of us accumulate so many bags over the course of even a single year, whether shopping tote or conference swag, advertising premium or book bag.  Why not take this opportunity to cull your collection and bring one to swap with another meeting attendee?  Any bag will do -- you may wish to promote a favorite cause, celebrate your institution, re-gift a "treasure", or simply clear your shelves.  In return, you'll get a "new-to-you" bag from another attendee in which to carry your meeting materials in style.



B.Y.O. ...  BOOK:

Is there a book you'd encourage *everyone* to read?  Or a book you have sitting around waiting to be read, that you know you yourself will never get to?  Or a book that you kind of enjoyed but don't really want to keep, or a book that you hated and never want to see again?  Or an extra copy of something you forgot you already had? Bring a book to exchange for another's, and feel free to enclose a bookmark detailing the reason for donation and/or your mini book review.  There should be opportunities throughout the weekend -- including the Salon on Friday evening -- for lots of literary (or not so literary) discussions.

B.Y.O. ...  BANDS & BEATS:

We will have a sound system at the ALLUNY Banquet on Saturday evening.  Help get the evening hopping with your favorite dance mix  and party selections -- bring an MP3 player or CD. (Note: you won't swap the player or CD -- just the sounds they carry!)

And by the way:
Feel free to bring an extra bag or book (or two), if you wish, for those who forget or who have already cleaned house -- any surplus will be donated.

Thanks to LinkedIn, Your Client Database May Not Be a Trade Secret

Thanks to LinkedIn, Your Client Database May Not Be a Trade Secret

Application Deadline Extended for Principal Law Librarian posting

The application deadline for Principal Law Librarian in the Civil Term of the Supreme Court, New York City, has been extended (http://nycourts.gov/careers/1jd/index.shtml).   The position is a Grade JG-28 with a starting salary of $84,897 with additional location pay of $3,697.   Applications must be postmarked or received by September 29, 2010.

Job posting for Principal Law Librarian

The New York State Unified Court System has posted an announcement for a Principal Law Librarian, JG: 28; location: Supreme Court - Civil Term, New York City.  The application deadline is September 8, 2010. Extended to September 29, 2010.

Qualifications include:

• One year of permanent, competitive class service in the Senior Law Librarian title or three (3) years of permanent, competitive class service in the Law Librarian title; or
• Master`s degree from an accredited school of library science and five (5) years of work experience in a law library or a library specializing in the social sciences, e.g., political science, economics, business, criminal justice, sociology, one (1) year of which must be in an administrative position; or 
• Law Degree from an accredited law school and five (5) years of work experience in a law library or library specializing in social sciences; e.g. political science, economics, business, criminal justice, sociology, one (1) year of which must be in an administrative position; or 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

For more information and application procedures, view Announcement No. 23003, Amended http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/1jd/23003.pdf

Other employment opportunities with the NYSUCS can be found at http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/opportunities.shtml

Revised Annual Meeting info available

A updated (but still in-progress) version of the preliminary schedule for the ALLUNY Annual Meeting is now available at: http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/am2010/

The schedule for Saturday has been revised due to a change in speakers and to better accommodate a walking tour of the Huyck Preserve.  The timing of specific programs on Saturday may still change; the revised schedule will be announced and shared as soon possible.

Missed the deadline?

The official deadline for registration at the ALLUNY Annual Meeting 2010 is TODAY -- September 15, 2010. But we're all friends here, no worries! If you meant to register and didn't, or hoped to but couldn't, or any such variation on the "I'm not yet registered!" theme -- contact Nancy Babb at babb@buffalo.edu. We'll work it out.

ALLUNY's 56th Annual Meeting: Surveying the Environmental Landscape will be held from Friday, 10/1, through Sunday, 10/3, at the Rensselaerville Meeting Center in Rensselaerville, NY. More information, including registration form, is online at http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/am2010/

Free International Law Library Collection Launched

From Ernster, the Hofstra School of Law, Deane Law Library Virtual Cat:

If you have ever tried to track down an elusive case from an international court or human rights tribunal, the best news this week may be the launch of the International Law Library, self-described as the "most comprehensive free-access international law library on the Internet." The International Law Library site contains links to over 25,000 decisions of international courts and tribunals and over 30,000 United Nations documents and other treaties and agreements. It is searchable across all types of documents and all collections.

Developed by the Australasian Legal Information Institute (AUSTLII), this digital library is updated regularly with new materials from legal information institutes around the world that are part of the World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII), and from other sources. It also features a citator that tracks where international cases, treaties and law journal articles have been cited, as well as links to other international law materials on the Internet. Anyone involved with international law study, research or source gathering should definitely check this out.

http://deanelawlibrary.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-international-law-library.html

Remember to Register for ALLUNY's Annual Meeting!

ALLUNY's 56th Annual Meeting is fast approaching -- come one, come all, to the Rensselaerville Meeting Center from October 1 - October 3, 2010. The deadline for registration is September 15, 2010 http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/am2010/registration.pdf

This year's meeting promises to be rich in education and experience, as we explore aspects of law and the environment. There will be opportunities for nature study at the nearby Huyck Preserve, networking with colleagues, discussing what you'd like ALLUNY to do for you -- and many other activities.

More information about the Annual Meeting is available online at http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/am2010/  Please contact Nancy Babb if you have any questions or comments, or would like to make any special arrangements.

Election Results

I'm happy to announce the results of the ALLUNY election:

Jean-Paul Vivian is president-elect, Judy Lauer is secretary, Andrea Rabbia is treasurer, and Everett Wiggins is a board member. Please join me in welcoming the new and returning officers and thanking them for their contributions to ALLUNY. Thank you, also, to the nominations committee for running a clean fight.

Laura Suttell
ALLUNY President

Katie M. Deveau Volunteer Spirit Award

We are seeking nominations for this year's Katie M. Deveau Volunteer Spirit Award.

This award honors those individuals or groups who perform volunteer service for the greater good without regard for personal gain and who inspire others through their community service. Eligible nominees for this award, which is presented annually at the fall conference, include members of ALLUNY in good standing who volunteer in ANY community service organization OR any individuals or groups (not necessarily ALLUNY members) who make volunteer contributions directly benefiting ALLUNY.

You can find the application form at:
http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/grants.asp#awards

Previous recipients were Shannon Hein, Nancy Babb, Steve Weiter, Jan Fleckenstein and Judy Lauer. This year's award will be presented at the ALLUNY Annual Meeting banquet, October 2 at the Rensselaerville Meeting Center.

Contact me or ALLUNY President Laura Suttell (contact information on web site) if you have any questions. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15. Thank you.

Linda Dean
ALLUNY Grants Committee Chair