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WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY What's New at the Library

Enterprise Discovery
Online Catalog

Law and Research Library Online Catalog
 
The Oakland County Law and Research Library's
Online Catalog Has a New Look and Enhanced Features
  • More precise searching
  • Create custom book lists
  • Send book information to your phone or email address
  • Have your Library notices sent to you via text messaging
  • Use "My Account" to check your current book due dates
    and title requests
  • Save your favorite book searches to your RSS reader
  • Any questions? Please ask at the Information Desk
Find the New Catalog Online:
http://discovery.dalnet.org/ocl
 
FREE LEGAL AID CLINICS AT THE LIBRARY OFFERED WEEKLY Legal Aid Clinics

The Adams-Pratt Oakland County Law Library hosts three legal aid clinics for the public to come and consult with an attorney or law student for assistance. Listed below are the clinic schedules for the month of March. For an overview of the individual clinic programs, the legal topics they address, and their eligibility requirements, please click on the clinic name:
Family Law Assistance Program 
       June 12 and 26th
 
from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 Common Ground Legal Aid Clinic 
          June 6, 13, 20 and 27th 
          from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Mobile Law Office Clinic 
          June 4 and 18th 
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 
WESTLAWNEXT WestlawNext
Do You Wish to Learn How to 
Conduct Electronic Legal Research?

Do You Need to Brush Up
on Your Westlaw Searching Skills?

Do You Want to Know about the
Law Library's Electronic Legal Collection?
 
If so, the Law Library will offer FREE training classes in 2013 on using the WestlawNext™ legal database for attorneys and the general public.
 
All sessions are scheduled for
Wednesdays, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
June 5, 2013 September 4, 2013
October 2, 2013 November 6, 2013
December 4, 2013  

To register, stop by the Library's
Information Desk or call (248) 858-0012
 Special Topic
SPECIAL TOPIC

June is Entrepreneurs
“Do It Yourself” Marketing Month.
Check out the resources below to gain
the competitive edge!
 
 
Million Dollar Website
Lori Culwell
101 Ways to Turn Your Business Green 
Richard Mintzer
Small Business Start-Up Kit Peri Pakroo

Advantage Oakland
Advantage Oakland Small Business Center helps you start or expand your business with workshops and business counseling.

United States Small Business Administration
SBA provides free counseling for small business owners and low-cost training to new entrepreneurs.
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U.S. Government Printing Office

This library is a congressionally
designated depository for
U.S. Government documents.
Public access to the government
documents collection is
guaranteed by public law.
(Title 44 United States Code)
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY LAW AND RESEARCH LIBRARY BOOKS New Books
Immigration Practice
by Robert C. Divine and R. Blake Chisam
The authors guide readers through all aspects of immigration law, citing the wide range of statutes, regulations, court and administrative cases, policy memos, agency interpretive letters, and internet sites that a lawyer needs for complete understanding of a particular problem.
 
MacCarthy on Cross Examination
by Terence MacCarthy
Learn how to manage the cross examination and minimize the witness's involvement, without appearing controlling or insulting. The author provides numerous cross examples from actual cases; you can apply his proven techniques in your own practice.
 
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts
by Howard Silverstone and others
This resource helps non-accountants understand basic forensic accounting principles, how different types of fraud occur, where your organization is most susceptible to fraud, and what to do if you suspect it.
 
Historic Preservation and the Livable City
by Eric Allison and Lauren Peters
The authors cover many ways in which historic preservation benefits a community when included as part of a comprehensive planning and economic strategy.
 
Latinos in the New Millennium: an Almanac of Opinion, Behavior, and Policy Preferences
by Luis Fraga and others
Drawing on information from the 2006 Latino National Survey, the contributors provide a comprehensive look American Hispanic social characteristics, group relations, policy positions, and political orientations.
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1200 N. Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48341

248-858-0012   

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

     

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