Fall always seems like a good time to take a new look at things. Many of the contributors to this issue have done just that, and I'm sure you will be interested in their thoughts.

For an innovative approach to tax research, take a look at Westlaw Tax (tax.westlaw.com) and see what a difference it can make for researchers in your organization. Sometimes it's a challenge to get started when there is a huge body of law around a question. With a clean, user-friendly interface, Westlaw Tax allows users to search with great precision across many types of content. And, you'll be happy to know, many of the suggestions leading to the development of this product came from law librarians!

Law librarians have also influenced the development of our new administrative tools in the West eLearning Center (www.westelearning.com). You already may be familiar with the free, self-paced lessons available on this site, but soon you will be able to be more proactive with the use of these resources in your organization. Based on suggestions at a librarian meeting here in Eagan, our eLearning team has made it easier to search and recommend lessons and track staff progress. As a staff education tool or in conjunction with webinars or on-site training for attorneys, West eLearning Center is part of the mix of educational options you need.

Even a venerable institution such as the Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library needs a fresh start sometimes. Visit their updated intern program via Richard Jost's column. Many in our profession are concerned about passing the torch along to the next generation, and Richard and his colleagues have addressed the issue head-on with a complete range of activities for librarians-to-be.

Elaine Lee is our newest librarian relations manager, based in New York. With long experience in law firm libraries, encompassing knowledge management, technology, and marketing, she is a great asset to local librarians on a variety of topics. Welcome, Elaine!

Please let us know about "fresh starts" in your libraries or your opinions on various aspects of our profession. We are always interested in new authors for articles and appreciate your willingness to share with your peers. Please contact your librarian relations manager or me if you are interested in contributing.

Sincerely,

Lori Hedstrom