Stephen Abram at University of Buffalo Nov. 18

The Special Libraries Association of Buffalo (SLAB) is excited to present “Stephen Abram: Future Ready,” a visit to the University at Buffalo from past SLA President Stephen Abram.

Abram's will explore the new issues that libraries face in the technological world, as well as ways that librarians can prepare for the future. A groundbreaking, revolutionary thinker, he will provide insight on the big changes that will transform libraries forever.

SLAB will host the lecture on Thursday, November 18th in the Natural Sciences Complex, room 215, at 7pm. Tickets will be sold at the door. This event is free for students and faculty of UB’s Graduate School of Education. $10 for all other attendees. Seats are limited and are on a first come, first served basis.

For more information on this event, visit: http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/slasg/Stephen_Abram_Event.html

Upcoming ALLUNY Newsletter Submissions for Winter 2010 Issue

Have some words of wisdom, worth, or wit to impart? It's not too late to do so in the upcoming edition of the newsletter. Contact alluny.news@gmail.com with your query today. Next deadline: 10 November 2010.

Delicious & nutritious program materials now available

The presenters at this year's Annual Meeting have all very kindly made their presentation handouts and/or slides available online at http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/am2010/

Cheers!

An Introduction to Tax Research in the Library: The Crossroad Between Information and Practice 2010 (FREE Audio-only) - Practising Law Institute

Audio Only On-Demand Web - An Introduction to Tax Research in the Library: The Crossroad Between Information and Practice 2010 (FREE Audio-only) - Practising Law Institute

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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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!!