Submitted by Brian J. Archambault archambault_b@jud.state.ma.us, Head Law Librarian, Lawrence Law Library. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and not necessarily those of the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries
Library Staffers Honored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Four staff members of the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries were nominated as "unsung heroes" in a recent issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, including Head Law Librarian Richard Adamo of the Essex Law Library, a NMRLS member library. Richard was recognized in part for his passion for life and for his work. When asked once why he rarely takes a vacation, he said "I'm never leaving this library. They'll have to bury me here!" He is an active member of the legal community in Salem, and greets most customers by name. He always goes the extra mile to find an answer, and does so with enormous grace and humor.
Andrew Montalto and Linda Hom from the Middlesex Law Libraryand Diane Connell from the New Bedford Law Library were also among thirteen nominees in the law librarian category.
Lawrence Law Library Means Business
Looking to start a business? Revitalize an existing business endeavor? Here is a sampling of Business related titles from NOLO recently added to the Lawrence Law Library collection:
The Complete Guide to Buying a Business
KF1659.S74 2005
Form Your Own Limited Liability Company, 4th Ed.
KF1380.M36 2005
How to Run a Thriving Business - Strategies for Success and Satisfaction
KF1659.W27 2004
Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business, 8th Ed.
KF1659.S76 2005
Starting and Building a Non-Profit
KF1388.S73 2005
Whoops, I'm in Business - A Crash Course in Business Basics
KF1659.S85 2005
These titles, as all of the titles in our collection, are available through InterLibrary Loan, or patrons may visit us and sign up for a borrowing card.
Blogging, Anyone?
The website for the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, under the direction of Meg Hayden, Electronic Resources Librarian, continues to change and improve, in an effort to make legal information accessible, interesting, and available in a timely fashion.
The most recent innovation is the "Massachusetts Law Blog", available at www.lawlib.state.ma.us/whatsnew.html. Here you will find recent summaries of additions and changes to our website, along with news items of current interest. Also, a feedback feature allows the reader to post a comment on these items. Take a look, and tell us what you think!
Lawrence Law Library Continues to Offer Extended Hours
The Lawrence Law Library is open to the public as follows:
Monday through Thursday: 8:30AM to 8:00PM
Friday: 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Saturday: 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Evening and Saturday Hours are made possible by NMRLS Specialized Reference funding. We are available in person, by telephone (978-687-7608), fax (978-688-2346) or email at LawrenceLawLibrary@yahoo.com.
The Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries are Your Public Law Libraries
The NMRLS Region includes three of the seventeen Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries: Lawrence Law Library, Lowell Law Library, and the Essex Law Library (Salem, MA). Directions, hours, telephone numbers and email addresses for all Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries can be found at www.lawlib.state.ma.us.
