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Fall 2024 LLNE Meeting

This year’s conference will take place on Friday, October 25th, at the McKernan Center in South Portland, ME. The theme for this year’s conference is “The Role of Law Libraries in the Age of AI,” which promises to be both timely and significant. The event is co-hosted by the Garbrecht Law Library at the University of Maine School of Law and the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. 

  • The agenda includes a full day of interesting speakers and presentations. As Artificial Intelligence presents both opportunities and challenges for law libraries, this conference will provide valuable insights on navigating AI effectively and identifying potential challenges.
  • During lunch, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. This visit is limited to the first twenty respondents and is weather-dependent. Further details are available on the conference website, and we encourage you to review the information closely. Please note that lighthouse access is from the beach on the Southern Maine Community College campus.
  • In the early evening, we invite you to join us for a Dutch treat dinner at North43 Bistro, located just a short distance from the McKernan Center. The bistro offers beautiful views of the harbor and the Portland skyline, and its menu caters to a variety of tastes. The venue is a 3-minute drive or a 12-minute walk from the conference location, with ample parking available.

The McKernan Center, part of Southern Maine Community College, offers stunning views of Portland Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. October is a particularly cherished month in Maine, and we look forward to enjoying its autumn charm with you.

To register, please visit the Registration Link or go straight to the Registration Form.   For any questions, feel free to contact us at lawlibrary@maine.edu. We look forward to your participation in the Fall 2024 “The Role of Law Libraries in the Age of AI.

Support for Ukraine

During this unprecedented time, the LLNE Service Committee would like to encourage members to donate funds to help the people of Ukraine. Below please find a list of local/US organizations that are taking donations to provide food, shelter, and medical supplies.  

Friends of Ukraine: https://fundly.com/friends-of-ukraine-ri

This RI organization started by Brown University professors is raising money to send medical supplies to Ukraine. For more information, visit: https://www.abc6.com/30k-and-counting-raised-for-ukrainians-by-rhode-island-professors/ 

Sunflower of Peacehttps://www.sunflowerofpeace.com/

Sunflower of Peace Foundation is a Boston, USA-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. They are currently raising money to acquire and distribute first-aid backpacks, medicine, medical instruments to medical personnel in Ukraine.

World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/news/chefs-for-ukraine

World Central Kitchen is distributing meals in Poland to Ukrainians fleeing the country. The organization, founded by chef José Andrés, is seeking donations to provide remote support to Ukrainian restaurants continuing to serve meals for people in need.

Airbnb through Olena Gnes: https://www.airbnb.ae/experiences/1930416 

Or Olena’s Buy Me a Coffee Page: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatisukraine 

Many of you may remember Olena Gnes. She was our online tour guide for the virtual tour of Chernobyl during one of LLNE’s Funtivities. Olena is currently living in a bomb shelter with her three children in Kyiv. She posts daily updates on her YouTube channel, What is Ukraine. If you would like to donate directly to Olena and her family, please consider purchasing a tour through her Airbnb site or purchasing “coffee” through Olena’s Buy Me a Coffee page (1 coffee = a $5.00 donation).

If there are any members who want to donate to Olena, but don’t want to open an Airbnb account, please contact Jessica at jessica.almeida@umassd.edu.  

Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.org/help-ukraine

Airbnb users can book stays or tours in Ukraine that they don’t plan to check into as part of an effort to donate directly to people in Ukraine. The campaign allows Ukrainian Airbnb hosts to receive direct support from those looking to help. 

Cash for Refugees: https://www.cashforrefugees.org/

Cash for Refugees is a non-profit organization created by refugees to help Ukrainians as they cross the border. They are currently helping Ukrainian refugees in Romania, assisting 220 families a day by distributing $20,000.  

Who are we?

LAW LIBRARIANS OF NEW ENGLAND (LLNE) was organized in 1946, when 17 law librarians gathered to meet each other and to consider the advantages of forming a professional association. Over the years LLNE has grown to over 250 members representing more than 50 libraries in the six New England states. Members come from all segments of the legal community, including academic libraries, federal and state courts and agencies, county and public law libraries, corporate legal departments, publishers, vendors, and private law firm.