A while ago, I wrote at Slaw on Digital Books.  Today there is an important new report from the Council on Library and Information Services that explores the question of whether the library of the future is inevitably digital. At page 81 of this report, there is an essay on the Cost of keeping a book. 

Hat tip to the Law Librarian Blog for synthesizing the report to this:

At least for the foreseeable future, the consensus is that a hybrid model which balances both electronic and print resources is the best solution from the standpoint of those engaged in research and scholarship.

Not a huge surprise that keeping paper is more expensive.

Cheers, Shaunna

Check it out at http://www.pacer.gov/

PACER is the US Public Access to Courts Electronic Records.  Searching is available for account holders and the cost of documents is 8 cents a page.

The new Rules of Court are scheduled to come into effect on November 1, 2010.

Seems like a long way away, but not really!

Some information, including the most recent draft of the new rules has been posted to the Alberta Courts Website. There are also answers to a few frequently asked questions.

Happy Monday!

~ Linda Harmata

Kirsten Wurmann, of the Legal Resource Centre of Alberta, has been honoured by CASLIS with the 2010 CASLIS Award for Special Librarianship in Canada! More info on the LRC site. 

We're thrilled for you that your hard work and creativity are being recognized nationally, Kirsten. Warm congratulations to you, from the ELLA membership!

~ Linda Harmata

I just reused some info that I posted to Slaw a couple of weeks ago and thought some of you might find it useful too. 

Need a statute or reg when out of the office with no internet except your BlackBerry? Steps for getting what you need: 'Legislation on the Go' via Slaw at: http://www.slaw.ca/2010/04/08/legislation-on-the-go/

Cheers, Shaunna