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Book Synopsis Public Law Librarianship: Objectives, Challenges, and Solutions by : Selwyn, Laurie
Download or read book Public Law Librarianship: Objectives, Challenges, and Solutions written by Selwyn, Laurie and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there are common misconceptions regarding the definition of a public law library, it can be defined as a government mandated library which provides the public with access to legal resources. Largely, public law libraries are instituted by state or federal law. Public Law Librarianship: Objectives, Challenges, and Solutions aims to introduce firsthand knowledge on the funding, organizational structures, and governance related to the public law library. This book includes comprehensive research for current and future public law librarians to provide administrative guidance and professional sources essential for running a public law library.
Book Synopsis Law Librarianship in the Twenty-First Century by : Roy Balleste
Download or read book Law Librarianship in the Twenty-First Century written by Roy Balleste and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law Librarianship in the 21st Century, a text for library and information science courses on law librarianship, introduces students to the rapidly evolving world of law librarianship. With no prior knowledge of the law required, students using this book will find practical answers to such questions as: What is law librarianship? How do you become a law librarian? How does law librarianship interrelate with the legal world? Individual chapters provide a concise treatment of such specialized topics as the history of law librarianship, international law, and government documents. Standard topics are dealt with as they apply to the law library, including collection development, public services, technical processing, administration, technology, and consortia. The textbook also includes an explanation of the common acronyms and special terminology needed to work in a law library. This new edition updates the text throughout and adds two new chapters.
Author :American Association of Law Libraries. Special Committee on the Renaissance of Law Librarianship in the Information Age Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :164 pages Book Rating :4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Toward a Renaissance in Law Librarianship by : American Association of Law Libraries. Special Committee on the Renaissance of Law Librarianship in the Information Age
Download or read book Toward a Renaissance in Law Librarianship written by American Association of Law Libraries. Special Committee on the Renaissance of Law Librarianship in the Information Age and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Legal Reference for Librarians by : Paul D. Healey
Download or read book Legal Reference for Librarians written by Paul D. Healey and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years the number of Americans who have decided to handle their own legal affairs without the help of a lawyer has skyrocketed. Ranging from people writing their own wills or drafting a contract to those trying to represent themselves in court, they’re going to public and academic libraries for answers. As both an attorney and a librarian, Healy’s background makes him uniquely qualified to advise library staff on providing users with the legal information they seek, and in this handbook, he Provides a concise orientation on legal research, including strategies for finding information quickly and a handpicked compendium of the best resources Offers guidance on how to provide advice on legal research while steering clear of liability Covers federal legal reference as well as all 50 states, with a comprehensive list of web-based legal resources Library staff can provide valuable and ethical legal reference guidance with the practical guidance in this book.
Book Synopsis Public Services in Law Libraries by : Barbara Bintliff
Download or read book Public Services in Law Libraries written by Barbara Bintliff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Co-published simultaneously as Legal reference services quarterly, volume 26, numbers 1/2."
Book Synopsis Law Librarianship in Academic Libraries by : Yemisi Dina
Download or read book Law Librarianship in Academic Libraries written by Yemisi Dina and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last two decades, advancement in technology has transformed every aspect of librarianship. Law Librarianship in Academic Law Libraries discusses issues and model practices in academic law libraries. This text will help librarians and library school students understand the operation, resources and facilities that are available in the academic law library. It explains the practices and trends that are widely practiced in different parts of the world. This book describes the expectations of an aspiring professional with an interest in specializing in law librarianship; revealing facts pertaining to management and administration which are not necessarily taught in library schools. The first chapter introduces the history of academic law libraries, and defines law librarianship. The remaining chapters are dedicated to different aspects of law librarianship including the importance of emerging technologies and how they are implemented in the academic law libraries setting, finishing with a concluding chapter on global opportunities available for law librarians. Provides an insight to academic law librarianship practices Practical tips on building a career in academic law librarianship Describes in detail the education and professional development opportunities for academic law librarianship Features customized classification schemes that have been used in academic law libraries
Download or read book Locating the Law written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis How to Manage a Law School Library by :
Download or read book How to Manage a Law School Library written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Manage a Law School Library is an authoritative, insiders perspective on key strategies for managing a law school library. Featuring library directors and managers representing some of the nations top law schools, these experts guide the reader through executing the changing aspects of library services, allocating budgets, balancing print and electronic resources, and meeting student, professor, and school expectations. These top librarians give tips on addressing challenges, understanding staffing needs, maintaining cost efficiency, and implementing new digital technologies. Finally, these leaders offer advice for monitoring services, directing staff, instructing students, and teaching legal research. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside the minds of some of the leading information managers of today, as these experienced law school librarians offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving profession.
Book Synopsis Finding the Answers to Legal Questions, Second Edition by : Virginia M. Tucker
Download or read book Finding the Answers to Legal Questions, Second Edition written by Virginia M. Tucker and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether for self-representation, to be an informed consumer of legal services, or to learn the U.S. legal system, more people than ever are using the library to obtain legal information and legal research advice. The new edition of Finding the Answers to Legal Questions is a comprehensive guide to help librarians confidently assist users in finding the legal information they need. Newly revised and updated, this timely, clearly organized, and easy-to-use resource is packed with guidance to help librarians answer questions that span the gamut of the law. An ideal book for practicing librarians looking to better serve users' legal needs, as well as for students preparing for careers as librarians, it provides an overview of fundamental legal information, including the basic structure of the U.S. legal system and primary law;how-to instructions for finding primary law in print sources, free websites, and pay-for-view databases;information on how to evaluate the trustworthiness of online and print resources;tips for conducting a legal reference interview;guidance for handling common legal questions, such as lawsuits, family law, landlord-tenant disputes, wills and estate planning, debt, bankruptcy, employment, and criminal law; andadvice on how to build a basic legal reference collection. This book will help librarians connect users to the most accurate, up-to-date legal information.
Book Synopsis Public Library Laws of Ohio by : Ohio
Download or read book Public Library Laws of Ohio written by Ohio and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Creating the Digital Law Library by : Primary Research Group
Download or read book Creating the Digital Law Library written by Primary Research Group and published by Primary Research Group Inc. This book was released on 2003 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Newsletter by : American Association of Law Libraries
Download or read book Newsletter written by American Association of Law Libraries and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Helping Library Users with Legal Questions by : Deborah A. Hamilton
Download or read book Helping Library Users with Legal Questions written by Deborah A. Hamilton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to assist library patrons, including self-represented litigants, through legal research instruction, programming, and outreach. According to the National Center for State Courts, in 76 percent of civil cases in the United States at least one of the parties represents themself. As more people represent themselves in court, more are coming to the library to seek answers to legal questions. Do you ever feel panicked when someone asks you a legal reference question? Are you are not sure where to look for information or how much information you can provide? What can libraries do to assist self-represented litigants? Deborah Hamilton began her career as a law librarian with no formal legal training. Now, not only does she help people with legal reference questions, but she also provides legal programming and outreach to the community. Learn the difference between legal information and legal advice as well as how to connect with community groups who provide legal services. In this book, Hamilton teaches librarians how to teach themselves about legal research and resources, as well as offering practical ideas for types of legal programs and outreach that they can proactively offer patrons.
Book Synopsis The IALL International Handbook of Legal Information Management by : Richard A. Danner
Download or read book The IALL International Handbook of Legal Information Management written by Richard A. Danner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Around the world, legal information managers, law librarians and other legal information specialists work in many settings: law schools, private law firms, courts, government, and public law libraries of various types. They are characterized by their expertise in working with legal information in its many forms, and by their work supporting legal professionals, scholars, or students training to become lawyers. In an ever-shrinking world and a time of unprecedented technological change, the work of legal information managers is challenging and exciting, calling on specialized knowledge and skills, regardless of where in the world they practice their profession. Their role within legal systems contributes substantially to the administration of justice and the rule of law. This International Handbook addresses the policy and strategic issues with which legal information managers and law librarians need to engage in the context of the diverse legal environments in which they work. It provides resources, analysis, and considered studies on an international basis for seasoned professionals, those about to enter the field, and anyone interested in the evolution of legal information in the twenty-first century.
Download or read book The National Law Library written by and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Teaching Legal Research and Providing Access to Electronic Resources by : Gary Hill
Download or read book Teaching Legal Research and Providing Access to Electronic Resources written by Gary Hill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Legal Research and Providing Access to Electronic Resources is an essential guidebook to teaching lawyers and legal researchers how to find the information they need. Law librarians and reference librarians will welcome its timely, effective, and innovative techniques for facilitating their patrons’legal research. According to the MacCrate Report, legal research is one of the ten essential skills for practicing law, and educating users in research skills is a crucial part of the law librarian’s job. Teaching Legal Research and Providing Access to Electronic Resources provides you with techniques for training your patrons in effective search strategies. This comprehensive volume will help you offer much more than a list of information on where the data is located. This helpful volume covers the full range of both users and resources, from helping first-year law students find cases in print to helping attorneys learn to use new Web sites and search engines. Its range includes academic, company, and public law libraries. Teaching Legal Research and Providing Access to Electronic Resources discusses formal ways to teach the skills of research, such as scheduled workshops, one-on-one tutorials, for-credit courses in law schools, and CLE-credit courses in law firms. In addition, it offers hints for seizing the teaching moment when a patron needs help doing research. Teaching Legal Research and Providing Access to Electronic Resources presents practical advice for all aspects of patron education, including: the rival merits of process-oriented versus results-oriented learning strategies; coordinating library education programs with courses in legal writing; teaching foreign and international legal research; using learning style theory for more effective classes; helping patrons overcome computer anxiety; lower-cost alternatives to Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw; using technology to deliver reference services.
Book Synopsis Basics of Law Librarianship by : Deborah Panella
Download or read book Basics of Law Librarianship written by Deborah Panella and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is an essential introductory guide on all aspects of law librarianship written especially for non-law librarians, library school students, and beginning law librarians. Although there are several excellent practical handbooks and numerous articles on specific topics of law librarianship for practicing law librarians, Basics of Law Librarianship is the only resource that addresses the information needs of the student or new law librarian. Author Deborah Panella, managing librarian of a large, prominent New York law firm, explores the major areas of law librarianship. She covers vital topics such as the legal clientele, collection development, research tools, technical services, impact of technology, and management issues, and describes what makes law libraries different from other special libraries. She has written a clear, readable volume without excessive detail or the use of special terminology. The bibliography of law library literature and the index add enormously to the book’s value as a major reference.
