Off to the Races!

By Coral Henning, Sacramento County Public Law Librarian

The Sacramento County Public Law Library Foundation's first fund-raising event in quite a while, Race Ipsa Loquitur: Harness Racing @ CalExpo, was a big hit. We had more than 90 people attend. The ticket price included the Turf Club buffet and private seating area with our own wagering window. A race was named after our organization, and a group photo was taken in the winner's circle. We hope to repeat this event again next year!

The annual meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries is always an energizing experience for those who attend. This year, the meeting was held in San Antonio, Texas, from July 17 to 20. This is one of the most comprehensive meetings where we learn about new legal information products available to the legal profession, and where we can give direct input regarding enhancements we would like to have available in future versions from vendors.

Every year at least one library board member attends this meeting. This year we had two: Judge Renard Shepard and Board President W. Austin Cooper. They enjoy attending this annual meeting because it gives them a better understanding of the legal information business. We are fortunate to be considered one of the premier public law libraries in the country, and I attribute that to a committed board of trustees and a supportive legal community. Also, law librarians are a lot of fun, and we have a good time!

Upcoming MCLE classes: September 9 and January 25, Legal Research on the Internet; September 14 and January 11, Introduction to the Sacramento County Public Law Library's Online Databases; September 21, How to Conduct Effective & Productive Meetings; September 28, The Art of Effective Delegation & Mentoring; October 1 and January 4, PowerPoint for the Legal Professional just to name a few; visit www.saclaw.org for a complete listing. Or better yet, subscribe to our listserv and receive timely notification for all of our upcoming classes http://www.saclaw.org/libinfo/ConstantContact.html

Parking issues

All the two hour meters have been removed from "H" Street between 5th and 8th streets to accommodate the lightrail extension.

Parking lots near the Law Library are:

• Amtrak Parking Lot off of 5th Street and "I" Street; entrance is on 5th Street. $2.50/hr and rises in price hourly; Maximum $12.50; Early Bird in by 9am, $7.50 a day.
• Downtown Plaza Parking Lot the Entrance is on "J" Street between 5th and 6th Streets; $1.25 each half hour for the first two hours; $1.50 each additional half hour; $15.00 Maximum - 3 hours free with purchase and validation.
• Platinum Parking Lot, entrance on 6th Street north of "H" Street, accepts Cash exact change or credit cards; $2.50/hr; Maximum $7.00/day
• Sacramento County Parking Lot Entrance on "G" Street at the corner of 7th Street ; $1.25 per half hour with a $15 daily maximum charge Free on Saturdays and weekdays after 6pm.

September / October 2005