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Research in Private Law Libraries (TRIPLL) 2008
Sponsored by the LexisNexis Librarian Relations Group
A Professional Development
Opportunity for Librarians Working in a Private Law Firm or
Corporate Legal Department
MISSION &
OBJECTIVES
"It's a Brave New World—Reengineering Training for Today's Law Firm"
The sixth TRIPLL Conference will include presentations,
structured breakout sessions, demonstrations, and ample opportunity
for networking with the faculty, council and other attendees. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants to maximize the learning
and sharing of information.
Participants will learn how to:
- Enhance communication skills
- Explore emerging technology
- Tailor training to your firm
- Maximize training opportunities
LOCATION, DATES,
COSTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
Location/Dates:
Westin Stonebriar Resort in Dallas, TX
2 P.M. on Friday, April 11, 2008 through
Noon on Sunday, April 13, 2008
Participants are expected to attend
all sessions and all meals.
Costs:
There is no registration fee to attend the
TRIPLL Conference. LexisNexis will cover all conference materials, meals, lodging, and transportation to and from the airport in Dallas. Attendees are responsible for airfare to and from the conference and any personal incidental charges.
Selection Criteria:
The TRIPLL conference is open to all law librarians working in a
private law firm or a corporate legal department. In making their decisions, the Selection Committee will strive for diversity in such areas as geographical distribution, diversity in firm size and new ways to meet the training needs of your firm.
Past participants are invited to
apply, and a small number may be accepted. Enrollment is
limited to 30 participants to maximize the learning and sharing of
information.
AGENDA AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
- Trends in the Legal Industry
To provide perspective of the industry in which we are conducting training, we’ll overview the current status of the legal industry, past trends, and what is being predicted for the future.
- Partnering with Purpose—Getting Management Buy-In
How should you initiate or update legal research training in a law firm environment? Before you set up a training program, there are issues that must first be addressed by the librarian and the firm administration. We’ll outline ways for you to talk to your firm management about the type of training you wish to offer, and help you outline the benefits. Getting Management’s "Buy-In" and support is critical!
- We're All In This Together—Tie-In With Other Firm Departments
All firms have different corporate cultures. We are all used to doing our personal best and trying to make the library department look good. However, many offices are now placing more of an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. In a teamwork environment, people understand and believe that training, planning, decisions and actions are better when done collaboratively. To accomplish the Management Buy-In goals, we need to Tie-In our training efforts with the other departments in the law firm. These include working with attorney practice groups as well as the departments of Accounting, Conflicts, Docket, Human Resources, Facilities, Information Services, Marketing, Paralegal, and Records. We really are all in this together!
- Needs Assessment: Gathering the Information Necessary to Provide Successful Training for Your Firm
Explore ways you can gather the necessary information needed to meet your firm's objective to provide the best possible legal service to their clients. Learn ways to conduct needs assessments with all segments of your firm to determine what training will best meet each department's needs. Come away with ideas on how to use the needs assessment to achieve backing by the powers that be in your firm for your proposed training sessions.
- Diff'rent Strokes: Understanding Adult Learning Styles
It’s no surprise that adults learn differently than children, but it might come as a surprise that adults can have radically different ways of learning as well. These different learning styles might vary by age, experience, and personality – but one thing is certain: these differences can significantly impact the effectiveness of your training. This session will outline the various types of adult learners, and teach you to identify the learning style of your patrons on-the-fly, so that you can instantly adjust your teaching method to be more effective. In today’s multi-generational workplace, understanding adult learning styles isn’t just handy, it’s crucial.
- Enhance Communication Skills
Librarians are constantly presenting information - in informal settings, through formal presentations, and increasingly through electronic mediums. The goal of presenting this information is to deliver the right message, at the right time, to the right person, in the right format. Communicating is a critical aspect of our role within the firm, and in this session we’ll review techniques for planning strong presentations, how to tailor communication to the audience of one or many, how to capture and hold attention, and how to communicate effectively with other departments in the firm.
- Expand Your Training Horizons: Technology Soluntions for Point of Need Training
Formal training sessions in a training center or classroom are so old millenium. Break out from your physical training space to a virtual one. Expand your training horizons by using web conferencing to reach your users wherever they might be; in their office, at home or on the road. Learn how to incorporate Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis and screencasts for effective, on the spot training. Discuss how to choose the right tool for your particular training need.
- Your Library Helps The Whole Business Succeed—Market That!
Marketing first requires recognition of where the true value of your library lies. This interactive session will teach participants how to determine the value of their library. We will then dedicate most time to marketing ideas for any private law library short on time and/or money.
- Maximizing the Teachable Moment
This session is an opportunity to put into practice all that we’ve learned throughout the weekend, with practical tips that help you succeed.
FACULTY
Faculty for the TRIPLL 2008 Conference will include the 2008
Advisory Council, plus someone to be announced.
Advisory Council:
Carol Barra—LexisNexis
Cindy Chick—Latham & Watkins LLP
Ann Clifford Green—Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Joanne Kiley—Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Michael Saint-Onge—LexisNexis
Cindy Spohr—LexisNexis
Cindy Chick
Cindy started her library career at ten years of age when she devised a check-out system for her personal collection of Nancy Drew books. Marie Wallace, an early TRIPLL board member, recruited her into the wonderful world of law librarianship at a career day held at UCLA Library School. Cindy graduated from UCLA with a MLS and a specialization in law libraries, and worked as a library manager for over 20 years.
Cindy takes pride in the fact that she connected to the Internet in the early days before graphical browsers had yet to appear. The first web site she created was for SCALL (Southern California Association of Law Libraries). She was awarded the SCALL Rohan Award in 1994 for her efforts in helping law librarians get on board with this thing called the Internet. She was able to put lessons learned as a TRIPLL attendee in 1996 into action, as she became a frequent speaker on Internet and library-related technology topics. She has addressed such groups as the Association of Legal Administrators, California Court Reporters, LegalTech, the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), the Special Libraries Association and Internet Librarian, among others. She was co-editor/publisher of LLRX.com for 6 years, and has been published in the American Lawyer, Searcher, PLL Perspectives and Online Magazine.
As a solo librarian most of her career, Cindy has always enjoyed using technology to do things quicker, easier and cheaper. She’s currently the Manager of Information Resources Knowledge Systems at Latham & Watkins LLP, where she works closely with the library, docket, records and knowledge management groups to do just that by helping define and implement technology-focused solutions.
Cindy maintains a blog called LawLibTech.com, “a conversation on law library technology and knowledge management.” Her most recent project is called CarGoDogs.com, a web site for those who travel with their dogs. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys dogs shows, agility and herding with her Belgian Tervuren, Cassie.
Ann Clifford Green
Ann received her AB in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1984. Shortly after graduation, she and her twin sister moved to Washington DC. As a paralegal, Ann was mentored by two wonderful law librarians at Pierson, Ball & Dowd (now Reed Smith). She soon followed their footsteps to library school and graduated with her MLIS from the University of Michigan in 1987. Ann's first professional job was as the On-line Services Librarian at Howrey & Simon. After her
marriage, she moved to Madison, Wisconsin so her husband could attend graduate school. She continued her career in law libraries as the first Reference Librarian for DeWitt, Ross & Stevens. Job opportunities brought Ann and her family back to Washington DC, where she manages the Washington DC library at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP.
Ann is an active member of the American Association of Law Libraries and is the past Chair of the AALL Recruitment to Law Librarianship Committee. She served as President of the Law Librarians' Society of Washington DC from 2000-2002. In 1994, she was President of the Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin. In her spare time, she is a Junior Girl Scout leader for her daughter's troop. She enjoys taking trips,
such as exploring the Outer Banks and hunting for agates on the shore of Lake Superior. Click here to contact Ann via e-mail.
Joanne Kiley
Joanne's work in libraries started as an after-school job in the children's department of the public library in her home town, Davenport, Iowa. At the time, she thought this was where her library career would start and end because she was destined for the stage or a career as a doctor, of course. Three undergrad major changes at the University of Iowa and three jobs later Joanne received her MLS at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Joanne has now spent her entire library career at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as the manager of the Chicago office. What were those three earlier jobs? She taught junior high and high school English in some inner-city schools in Chicago. The librarian that hired her for Michael Best said this past experience should be perfect for working with attorneys.
Joanne attended TRIPLL in 2006 and is thrilled to serve as a TRIPLL Council member for 2008. She is a member of the Chicago Association of Law Libraries, SLA-Illinois, Chicago Area Solo Librarians, and the American Association of Law Libraries.
Joanne's personal interests include running, indie rock music, attempting to play a cello and most especially playing with her almost 3 year old son.
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