Author: John DiGilio, MLIS, JD

  • Back and with a Big Scoop!

    Back and with a Big Scoop!

    Sometimes we all just need a break. That was just what I took after so many years of writing, blogging, and curating. But as I said at the time, it was not a good-bye . . . but rather a ‘see you later’. I am thrilled today to be able to say that ‘later’ is…

  • Are you ready for LAWMAGEDDON?

    Things are about to change in this industry and change big.  That’s right, Lawmageddon lands TODAY!

  • This Fall: iBraryGuy goes Full TILT!

    In the three years since we launched this second version of the iBraryGuy blog, a lot about the legal information profession has changed. From the jobs that we do, to the ways in which we do them, to the very tools that we use to make our value known, the industry has undergone some incredibly exciting…

  • Ex-citing News – MLex joins RELX Group

    LexisNexis Announces Major Acquisition MLex, an independent media organization providing exclusive market insight, analysis and commentary on regulatory risk, has found a new home. That’s right, it is soon to be independent no more. According to a new press release, LexisNexis has agreed to acquire this indispensible darling of the regulatory practice.

  • iBraryGuy’s DiGilio recognized for Career Achievement

    At the recent Special Libraries Association 2015 Annual Conference, iBraryGuy’s own John DiGilio was feted for his service. John was the recipient of the 2015 Thomson Reuters Award for Career Achievement. Presented by the Legal Division of SLA, the award is designed to recognize a member who has provided significant service to the SLA Legal…

  • On Firmer Ground returns! It’s time to talk VALUE!

    On Firmer Ground, the blog dedicated to demonstrating the value of law firm librarians is back and better than ever!

  • Perla Makes a Point on PACER

    Few things have raised such hue and cry in our industry this year as the announcement that PACER was going to be without certain courts’ materials.  The concern expressed by law librarians and legal researchers clogged newsfeeds for weeks and made its way – all the way – into the halls of politics.  Yet while…

  • Starting in October: Tell us your favorite apps – get featured!

    iBraryGuy is excited to announce a new crowdsourced feature starting in October.  Let’s hear your APPlause! It seems like there is an app for everything these days. Just within the realm of information alone, there are apps for staying updated on the news, conducting research, managing your time, communicating with your team, and even billing…

  • SLA Offers 2014 Contributed Papers

    Original scholarship is an often over-looked part of many annual conferences. It tends to get lost iin the chaotic shuffle between presentations, continuing education, time in the exhibit halls, and, of course, the need for social interaction with colleagues. It often seems that the heroes who work so hard on contributed papers end up having…

  • iBraryguy Releases “60 Sites in 60 Minutes” List from SLA2014! Who made the cut?

    It was another big year for “60 Sites in 60 Minutes” at the 2014 Special Libraries Association Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO. Hosted by the Legal Division of SLA and generously sponsored by LexisNexis, the panel once again shared their top picks with a full house. From search sites to news, travel, and even a bit…