I was fortunately able to start my car this morning, so reference services is back in the building! In other news, stop by the library Thursday after work from 4:30pm to whenever everyone leaves to have a drink, a snack, and enjoy making professional connections!
Good morning, everyone! It’s certainly Monday – you local librarian is home today with car issues. That being said, if you need some assistance, drop me a line at info@jcll.org!
Well, I failed to do a 4/20 post, which I feel is in character for the day. Among the new books specifically requested was Cannabis Law: A Primer on Federal and State Law Regarding Marijuana, Hemp, and CBD. With the changing laws, this is a great book if your sphere of expertise intersects with hemp […]
Hello everyone! Wow, it’s been a bit! There’s about four updates that I’ll run through real fast: The Independence Branch is lookin’ real cool!I have a new coffee on tap!We had our first Meet and Greet!There’s another one, but I can’t think of it at the moment? It was a crazy-busy week as you could […]
Ah, the World War I memorial! If you haven’t had a chance to visit, head over there as soon as possible. It’s literally the best in the world, right here in KC. You’ll also notice the blank shelves in the background! I’ll be at our Independence Branch in the Jackson County Annex trying to create […]
Hey everyone! We’re going to have a couple of meet and greets for members and prospective members on Thursday, April 14th at Noon, and Thursday, April 28th at 4:30pm. Come check out the library if it’s been a while since you’re visited, meet some new friends and colleagues, and have a snack and a drink. […]
Thompson Reuters is offering some trainings for Westlaw – Learn a few tips and tricks to make navigating the platform and content easier. You will go through the benefit of plain language searching, using Type Ahead, Law Summaries and several other Tools & Resources. Register at our Events page!
Here’s a small excerpt from one of my new favorite titles: How to Become a Federal Criminal by Mike Chase. I’ve never considered how to properly mail scorpions, or importing pregnant polar bears, or labeling a gyrocopter as a postal delivery vehicle, or labeling spirits as pre-war strength, but now I know those things are […]
Good afternoon, everyone! The Independence Branch of JCLL is updated and current! Located inside the Jackson Courthouse Annex in downtown Independence MO, our branch is located on the second story – just ask one of the friendly Sheriff’s Department members for help getting in! No afternoon cuppa this week, but I’ll try to get a […]
Hey everyone! Here’s a peek at our new additions this week! I’ll be highlighting several of these over the next few weeks but you can check them out in person or on our catalog right here!