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Ever since the USPTO began providing access to patents online, there has been a steady decrease in patent traffic in our library. I suspect that I am not the only one who has experienced this change. For some this may have resulted in staff reductions, and our time and attention being drawn to other subject areas. So how do we keep up to date on intellectual property matters and make the most of our encounters with inventors? And how do we stay relevant in this electronic environment? I'll share some coping strategies to help all of us - from the …