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Enhancing Legal Research Access through Library Partnerships and Grants

Explore the initiatives led by Sara Galligan, Director of the Ramsey County Law Library, aimed at improving access to legal resources in public libraries. This overview covers various grant funding opportunities such as those from the IMLS and Gates Foundation, as well as successful outreach programs in Minnesota. Discover highlights from past and current grants that focus on building local partnerships, enhancing training for librarians, and promoting user-friendly legal information. The importance of collaboration and sustainable practices in library services is emphasized.

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Enhancing Legal Research Access through Library Partnerships and Grants

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  1. Sara Galligan Ramsey County Law Library Director William Mitchell College of Law, JD Wayne State University, MSLS Sara.galligan@co.ramsey.mn.us;651-266-8391

  2. Partnerships Overview • Grants (see Handout) • Blogs, Wikis and the Web • Outreach

  3. Grants • LSTA—Library Services and Technology Act—IMLS (Institute for Museum and Library Services)—(http://www.imls.gov/programs/programs.shtm) states receive federal funds, and the amounts vary depending upon state population; local entities/agencies establish criteria for the types of projects that are needed in the state; grant funds must go to legally established libraries. • Gates Grants—(http://www.gatesfoundation.org/libraries/pages/default.aspx) Gates foundation grants for libraries; the website includes application information and lists of past grant recipients.

  4. Minnesota Grants—2000-2005 • 5th Judicial District • Legal Research @ Your Library • Locating Legal Information on the Web

  5. Older Grants--Highlights • PCs and Westlaw in public libraries • Circuit riding librarian • Training • Unauthorized Practice of Law • Free Internet Legal Resources

  6. Minnesota Grants—2006-2010 • Minnesota Legal Resources: Development and Dissemination for Diverse Library Users • At the Crossroads: Public Libraries and Web-based Legal Forms • Librarians Lending a Hand: Teaching the Public How to Find and Use Legal Resources • Training on Minnesota Legal Resources

  7. Newer Grants—Highlights • Content Development • Pro Se workstations in public libraries • Public librarian training • Promotional/Marketing component • Capacity Building/end user training • Centralized web resources, webinars, and training

  8. Promotional Materials • Brochures (Legal Forms, Letters) • Bookmarks

  9. Grants—Pros • Funding • New Programs and Services • New Partnerships • More Cooperation

  10. Grants-Cons • Time to Administer • Communication/Cooperation Failures • Unmet Expectations • Sustainability Concerns

  11. Blogs, Wikis, and the Web • WebJunctionMN—Blog--communications • Wikis for ad hoc communication • Web—especially for placing “Ask Law Librarian” access on public library’s website

  12. Outreach • MN Assoc of Law Libraries (MALL) • http://aallnet.org/chapter/mall/index.html • Core Resources List for public libraries (Doc) • Training on UPL • Sponsored programs—Public Librarian Conferences

  13. Questions and Answers

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