New MN State Law Library Catalog

If you searched our catalog recently, you might have noticed a change. On January 29, 2019, we launched a new catalog. The new catalog has an updated look, but you are still able to search our collection, as well as the collections of several county law libraries. You will now also see some e-book content from HeinOnline and Nolo appearing in your search results. While many of our electronic resources are still in-library use only, the new catalog should make it easier to see our holdings. If you need help getting started, contact a reference librarian. 

Resource Spotlight: Family Law

We receive a lot of family law questions at the State Law Library, so in this issue we are highlighting our go-to resources for assisting with questions on divorce, custody, and child support. 

Minnesota Family Law Practice Manual (Lexis Nexis) This practitioner treatise offers in-depth discussion of custody, child support, and divorce issues. You will also find citations to relevant cases and statutes.

Family Law Financial Deskbook (Minnesota CLE) This deskbook covers all things financial in divorce, including child support, spousal maintenance, division of property, and division of debt. It is written from a practitioner perspective and includes examples of calculations the user can follow.

Minnesota Child Custody Deskbook (Minnesota CLE)  This resource is the go-to for custody questions, including issues of paternity, parenting time, and third-party custody arrangements.

Tribal Courts Panel Discussion

Top: Panelists Justice Anne K. McKeig, Judge John Stanoch (ret.), Senior Judge Robert A. Blaeser, Tribal Court Judge Lenor Scheffler Blaeser, and Judge Denise Reilly. Below: State Law Librarian Liz Reppe moderates the panel discussion.

Last month, the Law Library hosted a panel discussion of "The Intersection of Tribal Courts and State Courts," featuring Justice Anne K. McKeig, Judge Denise Reilly, Tribal Court Judge Lenor Scheffler Blaeser, Judge John Stanoch (ret.) and Senior Judge Robert A. Blaeser. The discussion was guided by clips presented in the film Tribal Justice. The Law Library recently acquired two copies of the film which are available to check out if you are interested in viewing this award-winning documentary. 

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Did You Know?

Did you know the State Law Library hosts two self-help appeals clinics? On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, you can get help with unemployment appeals. All others can get help at our general appeals clinic on the third Thursday of the month. Questions about an appeal? Ask a Librarian!

News and Events

Library Closed February 18

The Law Library will be closed on Monday, February 18 for Presidents Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 19. 

New LawHelpMN Website

At the end of January, our friends at LawHelpMN launched a new website. The newest feature is the LawHelpMN Guide, which helps people find resources they need by asking a series of guided questions. You can read about all the new site improvements expected this year in this blog post. 

New Minnesota Laws

A number of new laws took effect in Minnesota on January 1, 2019. These laws cover a wide variety of subjects. Get caught up on the changes with this summary. 

Cybersecurity

Although high-profile data breaches make the headlines, a huge threat to cybersecurity is from phishing attacks. To help you protect yourself, Google has released a quiz to test your cybersecurity skills. You can also learn more about privacy laws in our Privacy Guide.