FEATURED WEBSITE : THE CLEVELAND LAW LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

The Law Library Staff prepares “Frequently Asked Questions” for the convenience of our users to provide access to a variety of sources addressing particular points of law. These are general legal information sources, and are not to be construed as a substitute for personal legal advice from an attorney. Please seek legal counsel to help you determine the applicability of any of the information in these resources to your specific situation. The Cleveland Law Library makes no recommendation as to whether you should purchase any services offered by the websites contained in this FAQ.

ASCPL NEW BLOG : READ TO LEAD

A blog resource for leadership books, reviews, and discussion sponsored by Leadership Akron and the Akron-Summit County Public Library

FEATURED WEBSITE : THE SIMPLE DOLLAR

The Simple Dollar is a blog for those of us who need both cents and sense: people fighting debt and bad spending habits while building a financially secure future and still affording a latte or two. Our busy lives are crazy enough without having to compare five hundred mutual funds – we just want simple ways to manage our finances and save a little money.

NEW BOOKS FEBRUARY 2ND, 2010

The 800 pound gorilla of sales : how to dominate your market

Adland : searching for the meaning of life on a branded planet

Freedom for sale : why the world is trading democracy for security 

How to pay zero taxes : your guide to every tax break the IRS allows!

It’s not who you know it’s who knows you! : The small business guide to raising your profits by raising your profile

Mind over money : overcoming the money disorders that threaten our financial health

New frontiers in free trade : globalization’s future and Asia’s rising role

The new world of gold : the inside story of the mines the markets, the politics, the investors

Notes from the cracked ceiling : Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and what it will take for a woman to win

Steam and diesel locomotive terminals and service facilities

FEATURED WEBSITE : OpenSecrets.org

OpenSecrets.org is your nonpartisan guide to money’s influence on U.S. elections and public policy. Whether you’re a voter, journalist, activist, student or interested citizen, use this free site to shine light on your government. Count cash and make change.

TAX HELP AND FORMS

Free tax help for low-income individuals is available at the following library locations from Monday, February 1 through Thursday, April 15, 2010.

 http://www.akronlibrary.org/f/GMO-2746-e.pdf

 

IRS (Forms, Instructions and Publications):

http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html?portlet=3

Ohio (Forms and Instructions):

http://tax.ohio.gov/forms/index.stm

Akron (Includes Akron City and JEDD Forms):

http://ci.akron.oh.us/Income_Tax/IncomeTaxForms.htm

Ohio Municipal Income Tax Forms & Information:

http://tax.ohio.gov/divisions/municipalities/index.stm

Regional Income Tax Agency:

http://www.ritaohio.com/individual/formsandinstructions.htm

NEW BOOKS JANUARY 25TH, 2010

Business law battle plan : protect your company from lawyers, lawsuits, and legal disasters

Debating terrorism and counterterrorism : conflicting perspectives on causes, contexts, and responses

Glass ceilings & 100 hour couples : what the opt-out phenomenon can teach us about work and family

McGraw-Hill’s U.S. citizenship test with dvd

The midas touch : the strategies that have made Warren Buffet the world’s most successful investor

The myths of liberal Zionism

National party conventions : 1831-2008

A novel approach to politics : introducing political science through books, movies, and popular culture

The politics of public budgeting : getting and spending, borrowing and balancing

Presidential elections : 1789-2008

NEW BOOKS JANUARY 19TH, 2010

Accounting & financial management for residential construction

American public policy : promise & performance

Aspen handbook for legal writers : a practical reference

Chocolate fortunes : the battle for hearts, minds, and wallets of China’s consumers

Dealing with problem employees : a legal guide

The genius of the beast : a radical re-vision of capitalism

A global lesson : success through cooperation and compassionate leadership

Investing strategies for the high net worth investor

The manager’s legal handbook

Political behavior of the American electorate

FEATURED WEBSITE : INDEED

Indeed is a search engine for jobs.  It scans thousands of company websites and job boards.  Just type in job title, keywords or company name and location then view results!

UPCOMING LUNCHTIME LYCEUMS

Lunchtime Lyceum at Main Library

Interested in learning something new? Stop in at Main Library on the third Tuesday of the month for talks on a variety of topics. Recent lectures focused on how to access/use Library databases devoted to schoolwork, telephone directories and finance as well as planning for college. Presentations begin at 12:10 pm, end by 12:50 pm and take place in a Meeting Room across from the Auditorium. Bring your lunch and join us! Upcoming topics:

February: Health Information Center

The Science and Technology Division now has a section with books, pamphlets etc. on health issues and concerns.

March: Nonprofit Update – Looking to change the world? 

This overview will cover the basics of nonprofit organizations and their role in our community. History and Humanities librarians will provide information about our many valuable resources  that help these organizations accomplish their missions.

April: American Factfinder and American Community Survey

Writing a business plan or seeking a grant? Looking for current information on the population of Akron or Summit County? The most recent estimates (2008) are now available from the Bureau of the Census.