Emily Florio

Well-designed law firm intranets are powerful tools for sharing knowledge within a firm. They allow easy access to electronic research resources, documents, communication about best research practices, training materials, and much more. They drive people to the most authoritative electronic research materials and knowledge repositories, thereby allowing librarians to spend their time on other strategic and value-added projects. This Resource Guide focuses on the role librarians can play in… Show more

Well-designed law firm intranets are powerful tools for sharing knowledge within a firm. They allow easy access to electronic research resources, documents, communication about best research practices, training materials, and much more. They drive people to the most authoritative electronic research materials and knowledge repositories, thereby allowing librarians to spend their time on other strategic and value-added projects. This Resource Guide focuses on the role librarians can play in the selection, design, content population, and maintenance of law firm intranets. Show less

As Knowledge, Library & Information Service professionals we are no doubt responsible for more information than ever before. If people needed us to help them navigate stacks and terminals of the past, imagine how much more they need us now that the “world of information” is becoming the "library" in which they must work. We are no longer simply curetting collections, but rather governing access and providing useful context and analysis. And the manner in which we deliver services, share… Show more

As Knowledge, Library & Information Service professionals we are no doubt responsible for more information than ever before. If people needed us to help them navigate stacks and terminals of the past, imagine how much more they need us now that the “world of information” is becoming the "library" in which they must work. We are no longer simply curetting collections, but rather governing access and providing useful context and analysis. And the manner in which we deliver services, share knowledge, and/or demonstrate our expertise will continue to evolve, as macro shifts continue to reshape the practice and
business of law. But how are we to redefine ourselves as lynchpins of the work-flow equation? A lot of frustration seem to arise from a failure of leadership to properly value library staff and operations. This value however becomes easier to recognize when services are integrated and staff are involved in strategic
decisions. Will we ultimately be defined by the strategic relationships we have within the firm—as we increasingly find ourselves tasked with doing things that are considered “outside the box” or more strategic in nature? What business goals can we seek to accomplish via practice support initiatives? And how can we make sure that as information strategists and knowledge workers, we have the opportunity to leverage our unique skill set in step with a changing landscape? Show less

As information professionals, we are naturally inquisitive and collaborative
with each other, but outside of our own community we often struggle with
visibility. This program will arm information professionals with tools and
techniques to advocate for their positions in their firms. LLSDC and
LLAGNY successfully created the Showcase, a new communication,
marketing and outreach experiment. By using the Showcase as an
example, the speakers will examine the different ways that… Show more

As information professionals, we are naturally inquisitive and collaborative
with each other, but outside of our own community we often struggle with
visibility. This program will arm information professionals with tools and
techniques to advocate for their positions in their firms. LLSDC and
LLAGNY successfully created the Showcase, a new communication,
marketing and outreach experiment. By using the Showcase as an
example, the speakers will examine the different ways that law firm
information professionals communicate and market their expertise to
administrators. Show less

Legal librarianship has changed a great deal with the advent of new Web and
mobile technologies and it continues to evolve daily. Forward-thinking law
libraries are not only embracing new trends and technological advancements, but
are looking ahead to see what’s on the horizon for law libraries in the future. This
panel will cover the most cutting-edge developments that face today’s modern
law libraries including mobile device management, Web scale discovery, cloud
computing… Show more

Legal librarianship has changed a great deal with the advent of new Web and
mobile technologies and it continues to evolve daily. Forward-thinking law
libraries are not only embracing new trends and technological advancements, but
are looking ahead to see what’s on the horizon for law libraries in the future. This
panel will cover the most cutting-edge developments that face today’s modern
law libraries including mobile device management, Web scale discovery, cloud
computing, social software, and much more. These critical issues are approached
from the perspective of tech-savvy library leaders who each discuss how forward
-thinking libraries are tackling traditional library practices such as reference,
collection development, technical services, and administration in this new “digital
age”. Show less

This session will highlight online resources (from free websites to paid databases), must-have secondary sources, and cutting-edge advice for supporting IP attorneys. The speakers will concentrate on key resources and will provide an annotated and comprehensive handout that will include other important IP tools.

This article provides a description, recap of and lessons learned from the LLSDC Showcase, which took place in November 2012. The Showcase was a marketing/outreach initiative where law librarians and information professionals demonstrated to lawyers, the "C" Suite and other professionals how we can be strategic allies in the practice of law.

The viability, vitality and overall success of our libraries rests on more than our
ability to provide high quality resources. The tools we choose must not only
deliver excellent information, but must strategically align to the needs, practices
and workflows of our end users. We must be able to justify their necessity by
demonstrating this key alignment of meaningful utilization and return on
investment. As stewards of these tools, it is up to us to drive resource… Show more

The viability, vitality and overall success of our libraries rests on more than our
ability to provide high quality resources. The tools we choose must not only
deliver excellent information, but must strategically align to the needs, practices
and workflows of our end users. We must be able to justify their necessity by
demonstrating this key alignment of meaningful utilization and return on
investment. As stewards of these tools, it is up to us to drive resource utilization
and optimization. Show less

As legal professionals retool and reskill through innovation and new business models, technology will continue to be key. This white paper provides information about how technology is being used to deliver customized access points to information, embed information professionals within practice groups, and deliver innovation in law schools. You can also read about the impact of SharePoint, iPads, and enterprise search tools, among other topics.

This program highlighted the types of technology and resources that law librarians and knowledge professionals use to provide access to internal and external information that directly aligns with their firm’s strategic initiatives. The presenters discussed application programming interfaces (APIs), custom user interfaces (CUIs), widgets, dashboards, and other technology currently available in the legal market. Also, see how both law firm libraries and knowledge management departments are… Show more

This program highlighted the types of technology and resources that law librarians and knowledge professionals use to provide access to internal and external information that directly aligns with their firm’s strategic initiatives. The presenters discussed application programming interfaces (APIs), custom user interfaces (CUIs), widgets, dashboards, and other technology currently available in the legal market. Also, see how both law firm libraries and knowledge management departments are embracing SharePoint and other software to create more customization. The presenters showed how you can offer customized access points to content that will drive resource utilization and deliver value to your firm in new and innovative ways. Show less

The Library Services department at Fish & Richardson has used various types of technology and resources to support the firm’s strategic initiatives. The department has embraced SharePoint and other software, including APIs, CUIs and widgets to create customized tools. Attendees could learn how they can offer customized access points to content that will drive resource utilization and deliver value to their firm in new and innovative ways.

This program demonstrated the best-of-breed online resources needed to answer specific copyright questions. These included sites for determining fair use, researching copyright, licensing, and registration details.

In the patent filing system, certain literature is important to disclose when a company files for a patent. The patentee needs to include non-patent literature related to their invention. Understanding the process of how to conduct scientific literature research is an essential skill for law librarians in a patent practice. This program addressed the strategies involved and resources available for conducting a scientific or technical literature search.

This program showcased do's and don'ts regarding copyright issues that might arise in law libraries.