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This article is written for public library staff members, but members of the public might find it interesting, empowering, and maybe even humorous. And, everyone on the other side of the any public service counter may also find it worthy of contemplation.

First Impressions and Rethinking Restroom Questions, by Lorraine J. Pellack.

All people in public service (government or private business) have Public Restroom Debates, Disasters, and Disagreements. Public restroom issues can absorb as much staff time as parking and health care benefits when policies and procedures are discussed.

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Gallagher Blogs (from the University of Washington Law School Library) has a research tip that may come in handy one day, either around the dinner table or when writing a brief:

How Can You Compare Dollars (or Pounds or Yen) Over Time? (Sunday, December 6, 2009)

“Measuring Worth is a website by two economic historians — backed by an impressive advisory board — to help us make sense of monetary amounts at different times….” (link to full post)

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This story from the SF Chronicle was too good not to pass along:

Robots of future may need a good lawyer, John Wildermuth, Special to The (SF) Chronicle, December 7, 2009

“Crazed robots running amok used to be the stuff of late-night science fiction movies, but for some Stanford professors, that entertaining fiction is close to becoming reality and people need to start thinking about the legal implications now….” (read full article)

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This story might describe a single California county law library, but its description fits county law libraries all over the country:

Hidden gem provides legal knowledge, The Bakersfield Californian, Nov 22, 2009

“Do you have a legal matter you would like to take care of but feel you can’t afford an attorney? Or maybe you would just like to take care of it yourself but don’t know how to get started? Well, you might be interested to know that there is help available, and it costs nothing….” (read full article)

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If you missed the news stories, e.g. this one:

Oregon launches statewide registry for end-of-life care wishes, by Don Colburn, The Oregonian
December 03, 2009:

“Oregon’s POLST program, a national model for ensuring that doctors and paramedics follow people’s medical wishes near the end of life, launched its computerized statewide registry Thursday.

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Oregon doesn’t have a lot of options when it comes to researching Oregon RICO laws in secondary sources. (Legal secondary sources are awash with articles, essays, commentary, etc. on federal and other state’s RICO law and practice.)

There is, however, a chapter on Oregon RICO law in this book, “RICO state by State,” 1998 edition, starting on page 739.

1) Try this direct Google Books link to see a chapter from the 1998 edition.

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A Criminal Waste of Space has a new address (aka URL), so if you’re a Justice “CWoS” Bedsworth fan, update your bookmarks. If you’re not a fan, well, what can I say? Take solace in the likelihood that the URL will change again and next time we might not be able to find it or get it free. Alas.

Thanks to the Orange County Bar Association, and the OC Lawyer Magazine, you can still read A Criminal Waste of Space online, free (hurrah!).

This month, December 2009 (wowsers!), our favorite off-beat appellate court justice who manages to “get it out of his system” and give us so many chuckles and guffaws, is still suffering from post-World-Series-Angst and we’re glad of it!

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A Dec 2nd, Oregonian story reports on policy and practice changes at the Oregon Department of Justice.

Read the Oregonian story for background and details: Kroger appoints public records czar but limits consumer information, by The Oregonian’s Jeff Mapes and Laura Gunderson, December 02, 2009.

Changes include:

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There might only be 6 (at most) among my readers who need this warning, but please tell your less internet-savvy family and friends to read the official CDC Alert on the Scam. They may need to be vaccinated against internet hoaxes and scams!

“Fraudulent emails referencing CDC-sponsored State Vaccination Program (December 1, 2009)

CDC has received reports of fraudulent emails (phishing) referencing a CDC sponsored State Vaccination Program…. “ (read full alert)

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