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July 2009 Newsletter |
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July Library Closures
All branches of the Law Library will be CLOSED on the following days in observance of Independence Day:- Friday, July 3rd
- Saturday, July 4th.
Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday, July 6th.
History.com explains that Independence Day commemorates the formal adoption by the Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia.
In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation was 2.5 million. On July 4, 2008, the nation's population was approximately 304 million.
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Foreclosure Consultants Must Now Register
by Debra M.
On June 1, California Attorney General Jerry Brown issued a directive mandating that foreclosure consultants register with his office and post a $100,000 bond no later than July 1, 2009. Failure to do so will result in imprisonment and/or a fine.
This action was prompted by an increase in consumer complaints regarding foreclosure consulting scams that resulted in homeowners being bilked out of their homes and cash by so-called "rescuers" who were actually predators.
Those who successfully register with the AG's office will receive a certificate stating they have complied with the rule.
For more information on the registration process, as well as tips for homeowners facing tough mortgage decisions, visit the Attorney General's website.
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Upcoming Classes for July & August
Pre-registration is required for all classes, as seating is limited. Please sign up by calling the appropriate branch location.
Participants may bring lunch.
For a complete description of the classes and the most up-to-date information, visit SDCPLL's Calendar of Events.
The following classes are free to Law Library members and $5 for non-members, unless otherwise noted.
JULY
North County Branch (760) 940-4386
South Bay Branch (619) 691-4929
Main Branch (619) 531-3900
AUGUST
South Bay Branch (619) 691-4929
Main Branch (619) 531-3900
*MCLE Participatory Credit hour(s) available for these classes.
The San Diego County Public Law Library is a
State Bar approved MCLE provider.
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Abraham Lincoln Exhibit Comes to East County
by Barbara T.
Throughout July, you can view the Library's Abraham Lincoln exhibit on display at our East County Branch located inside the El Cajon Courthouse. The exhibit celebrates Lincoln's 200th birthday and his legacy of liberty.
Learn about the interesting parallels between President Lincoln and President Obama. See selected resources from the Library's Lincoln collection, including numerous works on Abraham Lincoln with commentary covering many aspects of his life and career. Learn about Lincoln's legal legacy, his suspension of habeas corpus and the resulting Merryman case, Lincoln's reaction to the Dred Scott decision, and more.
Contact the East County Branch at 619-441-4451 for additional information.
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Featured New Resource &
New Materials Added to the Collection
by Isabel E.
Featured new
resource this month is:
How To Land Your First Paralegal Job
(5th edition) by Andrea Wagner
With jobs getting harder to find, this book will be useful to develop that extra competitive edge to get a paralegal job. The book includes websites, cover letters, formats for power resumes, networking and interviewing tips, sample thank you letters, and much more. You may just land your dream job after reading this book.
New Materials Added to the Collection
The Law Library regularly adds new materials to its collection. To see new books added to the collection in the last month, click here.
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North County Paralegals Celebrate "Paralegal Day"
by Cheryl W
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed June 27, 2009, "California Paralegal Day" to acknowledge the contributions paralegals have made to the legal community.
The North County section of the San Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA) celebrated this special day on June 11th. Association members enjoyed a catered affair held on the patio of the North County Branch of the San Diego County Public Law Library (SDCPLL).
Guest speaker, the Honorable Anthony J. Brandenburg, Chief Judge of the Intertribal Court of Southern California, spoke about his work with the Intertribal Court. He explained how Tribal Court judges travel to each of the reservations to preside over cases based on the Tribe's laws, customs, and history.
Cheryl Weeks-Frey, SDCPLL's North County Branch Manager, was honored for contributing her time and for making the Law Library available for SDPA events over the past two years.
For more information, visit the San Diego Paralegal Association website.
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From the Director
by Robert R.
Renovation Negotiations
The Law Library will be busy throughout the summer with many activities. We continue negotiating with the County regarding the downtown Law Library renovation. Last week, the Law Library and its Board of Trustees met with Supervisor Greg Cox. We hope to hear back from Supervisor Cox in the next few weeks. At its next meeting, the Library Board will decide whether or not to commission more construction drawings and staff will consider potential contingency plans for working during renovations.
Main Branch Repairs
I'm happy to report that the air handler system at Main has been repaired. We are awaiting word from the County on plans for work on Main's sewer, ceiling and wall repairs. Discussions are also scheduled for this summer on the skylight replacement project at our East County branch.
Marketing Committee
Our new Marketing Committee met the first week in June, and Debra Baker of Legal Vertical Strategies has been chosen as our new marketing consultant. The Marketing Plan will be a major priority for the Library this coming fiscal year.
2010 Witkin Dinner
The Law Library Justice Foundation (LLJF) Events Committee is already hard at work finalizing names for the March 2010 Witkin Award nominees. We are hoping to shorten the selection process, while still choosing interesting and well deserving candidates. The new Witkin website will also make it easier to register online. The event will again be held at the Sheraton Harborside due to such positive feedback from last year's attendees. Stay tuned for further information.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
This year, the LLJF has contributed to a one-time tuition reimbursement program for our staff who are attending or wish to attend an accredited Masters level Library Degree program, while still working full time for the Law Library.
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Cartoon by Stu Rees
Stu's Views are "Cartoons About Law and Lawyers." Stu Rees is a local entertainment lawyer who represents mostly visual arts creators.
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We're hard at work on the next edition. In the meantime, please visit us online at www.sdcpll.org or stop by one of our four locations.
For more information or to send comments about this newsletter, contact Tina Jagerson, Media Coordinator and South Bay Branch Manager.
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