[PDF] Public Services In Law Libraries eBook

Author : Barbara Bintliff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,19 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :

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"Co-published simultaneously as Legal reference services quarterly, volume 26, numbers 1/2."

Author : Roy Balleste
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 19,93 MB
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0810892332

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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 : Michael Widener
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 42,54 MB
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1134735308

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“Rare books and archives come alive when consulted by readers and researchers.” --from the Introduction In the administrative and budgetary environment of law librarianship, outstanding reference service is crucial to the survival and growth of special collections. Public Services Issues with Rare and Archival Law Materials offers practical suggestions for putting these valuable special collections to work. Each chapter gives clear, proven advice on making the most of rare book sections and archives to contribute to the mission of their libraries and parent institutions. Public Services Issues with Rare and Archival Law Materials provides a comprehensive overview of issues in using these special collections. It begins with an original study of the research habits of legal historians, which can help you plan a strategy for making your collection more accessible to scholars. It concludes with thoughtful consideration of the ethical issues of using archived papers, balancing the scholar’s need to understand the inner workings of the legal system against the need for private court deliberations and attorney-client privilege. This wide-ranging book provides the tools you need for keeping archives in active service, including: detailed instructions for the care and use of rare legal materials ideas for creating exhibits and outreach activities, including Web sites suggestions for working with early books on Roman and canon law practical techniques for using archives in litigation and cooperating with attorneys a bibliography of law-related archives and rare-book librarianship This essential book will assist rare book librarians and archivists to provide better reference service by providing examples of best practice and solutions to common problems. Public Services Issues with Rare and Archival Law Materials is an indispensable resource for law librarians, archivists, and scholars.

Author : Wyoming State Law Library
Publisher :
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 16,28 MB
Release : 2004*
Category : Law libraries
ISBN :

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Presents the Law Library's mission, hours, circulation-reference-photocopying services, ADA accomodations, and an outline of the materials and electronic resources available.

Author : Law Library of Congress
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 43,21 MB
Release : 2005
Category :
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The Guide to Law Online, prepared by the U.S. Law Library of Congress Public Services Division, is an annotated guide to sources of information on government and law available online. It includes selected links to useful and reliable sites for legal information.

Author : Paul D. Healey
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 42,45 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 083891117X

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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.

Author : Selwyn, Laurie
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 15,28 MB
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1466621850

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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.

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Publisher :
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 24,37 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
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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.