Heard Around Town...by Larry Meyer
It is hard to believe that Spring has arrived! Seems like 2009 is quickly moving along. As reported elsewhere in this issue, the Institute has come and gone. Congratulations to Brian and his committee on a very successful meeting. Many SCALL members commented on the high quality of the speakers and the program. Many attendees also indicated (off the record) that they enjoyed the chance to visit the Desert and enjoyed various haunts in La Quinta and the adjacent area.
In the last Heard Around Town column, I mentioned an upcoming performance by Bob Ryan and his theater group. According to sources, SCALL was well-represented at the performance with attendees including: Nan Hoskins, Joan Schipper, Marjorie Leary, Galeen Roe and Mary Dryden. Those attendees I talked with indicated it was a very enjoyable evening and that according to Bob, “all survived without serious side effects.”
Congratulations are in order for the San Diego Public Law Library, which on March 10th celebrated 50 years in their main building in downtown San Diego. Many SCALL members from the San Diego area participated in the 50’s-themed festivities. Amongst other guests noshing on delicious goodies, including root beer floats, were SCALL Board member Margot McLaren, Mrs. Bill Rohan (accompanied by her granddaughter), and Mrs. Jim Werner. Most of the readers of this column know that Bill Rohan is the namesake of our Rohan Chapter Service Award and Jim Werner was a former Director of the San Diego County (Public) Law Library. Both ladies were a pleasure to meet and SCALL members who had the chance to visit with each reported a delightful and entertaining conversation was had by all. Pictures of the event can be found at: http://gallery.me.com/botsko#100193.
Speaking of San Diego SCALL members, have you been following the news about the prehistoric discoveries made during the excavation of the site of the new Thomas Jefferson Law School? SCALL members Karla Castetter and Patrick Meyer report that the discovery of a mammoth, a prehistoric whale, and possibly sloth bones at the location has created some interesting conversation at the TJSL Law Library. Those wishing to view pictures of some of the finds and/or construction progress may go to: http://www.tjsl.edu/new-campus for more information. Or, you can turn the page...
Moving further North, many SCALL members report their pleasure in opening the Sunday, February 15th Los Angeles Times and finding an article about USC Law Library’s Lincoln Reading Room with quotes from SCALL Vice President Brian Raphael and Past President Leonette Williams. At least one SCALL member was able to identify both Brian and Leonette in the accompanying pictures. Congratulations on a nice article and the great P.R. goes out to Brian and Leonette as well as the entire USC Law Library community.
Kudos to Mark Gediman from Best, Best and Krieger; he is one of the presenters at this year’s NOCALL Institute. He and Jan Rivers from Dorsey and Whitney in Minneapolis will be speaking on: “Using CI to Stay Ahead of the Curve.” This program is receiving funding from the AALL/BNA Continuing Education Grant Program. Should you be one of the few SCALL members unaware of what CI is, this program should be on the AALL website in the near future. You can also send Mark an email directly to discuss the topic with him.
Congratulations to Maryruth Storer from Orange County Public Law Library, who was the first person to correctly answer the question in the last issue. Maryruth (and many others) correctly remembered that Aleta Benjamin was the local arrangements chair for the Anaheim convention. Maryruth further correctly identified Judy Meadows as that year’s AALL President. Thanks to all who responded. I was gladdened to receive so many emails from long time law library professionals. It is great to know that you are still active in this profession.
This issue’s question: Keeping with the theme of celebration down in San Diego, who can name (in order) the Directors who have served San Diego County Public Law Library beginning with the construction of their current building? Be the first person to respond and see your name in the next issue.
As a reminder, please send your news tips to me at: larrym@sblawlibrary.org
Lawrence R. Meyer is Director of the Law Library for San Bernardino County in San Bernardino, California.
