New at SDCPLL for 2007!

January MCLE Schedule The compliance period for State Bar members whose last names begin with the letters A-G ends January 31, 2007. The SDCPLL Librarians have put together an exciting mix of live programs and new DVD titles to help you fulfill your requirements. We are offering a variety of MCLE classes throughout January, including a "cram" day on January 31, 2007, with DVD programs running from 8:30 a.m. until 5:45 p.m at the Main Library. As one of the benefits of SDCPLL membership for attorney and paralegal members, the Library offers these FREE participatory credit programs at both the Main Library and the North County Branch. Registration is limited, so please call early to reserve your place. To register for programs at the Main Library, please call 619-531-3900. For North County Branch registration, please call 760-940-4386. For more information and to see the complete calendar of MCLE programs planned for January, go to www.sdcpll.org and click on the "MCLE Information" page under the "Other Content" heading.

New Public Access Computers at All SDCPLL Locations The Library is pleased to announce the arrival of our new patron computer stations. The installation of the new computers is complete at the Main branch. Installation at the North County, East County and South Bay branches will be completed early in 2007. There are many noticeable differences between our "old" computers and the new public PCs. Here is a list of some of our favorites: Install & play CDs & DVDs on all new public access computers ... of course, you'll need to bring your headphones for the audio applications. Each computer is an "all-in-one" unit, equipped with 19" adjustable monitors. This means that the PC and the monitor are connected. All ports, such as diskette drives, CD-RW/DVD drives, USB ports, and even headphone jacks will be easily accessible from the work surface. Users will no longer need to reach under the desk to locate the USB ports. (You'll need to get your stretching in another way). Did we mention that you can burn CDs on all of these computers, too? All computers have a standard desktop interface and applications, which look and feel like your home PC. All users will have full access to the Start menu, the Microsoft Office Standard suite of software (including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint), our online databases, and, of course, Internet access for legal research. You will even be able to use your copy, cut, & paste shortcuts! These are some of our favorite features of the new computers. We'd be interested to know what you think. You can e-mail us with your comments at newgear@sdcpll.org.

Introducing CEB's OnLAW Database The Library will be offering FREE access to CEB's OnLaw database in early 2007. The Continuing Education of the Bar's OnLAW database is a tool that puts CEB's practice books and action guides in an easy-to-use digital format. Currently, there are over 100 CEB publications available through OnLAW, with more being added every month. All citations of California cases and codes in the text are linked to the primary law. OnLAW contains attorney-drafted forms that are fully integrated into the text, with clauses accompanied by explanations and directions. All forms can be downloaded into a word processing program for later changes and additions. Patrons can search all of OnLAW's publications by key word or select a specific publication and browse through the table of contents. Our January/February newsletter will contain more information about an upcoming "Official" launch of OnLAW at the Library.

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