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.
Download or read book Law Library Administration and Reference written by H. Jain and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legal Research and Law Library Management written by Julius J. Marke and published by Law Journal Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition of Legal Research and Law Library Management retains the best elements of the previous edition while covering the latest in law library management.
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.
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.
Download or read book Strategic Planning written by Richard Allen Danner and published by Glanville Publishers, Incorporated. This book was released on 1991 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Library s Legal Answer Book written by Mary Minow and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2003-01-23 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With coverage of all the issues of the day—filters, fair use, copyright, Web publishing and Internet use, software sharing, ADA compliance, free speech, privacy, access, and employment and liability issues—you will have a "librarian's J.D." in short order!
Download or read book Syllabus for the Study of Law Library Administration for Use in Connection with Library Service S 158 written by Columbia University. School of Library Service and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Law Librarianship in the Digital Age written by Ellyssa Kroski and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is absolutely essential that today’s law librarians are digitally literate in addition to possessing an understanding and awareness of recent advancements and trends in information technology as they pertain to the library field. Law Libraries in the Digital Age offers a one-stop, comprehensive guide to achieving both of those goals. This go-to resource covers the most cutting-edge developments that face today’s modern law libraries, including e-Books, mobile device management, Web scale discovery, cloud computing, social software, and much more. These critical issues and concepts are approached from the perspective of tech-savvy library leaders who each discuss how forward-thinking libraries are tackling such traditional library practices as reference, collection development, technical services, and administration in this new “digital age.” Each chapter explores the key concepts and issues that are currently being discussed at major law library conferences and events today and looks ahead to what’s on the horizon for law libraries in the future. Chapters have been written by the field’s top innovators from all areas of legal librarianship, including academic, government, and private law libraries, who have strived to provide inspiration and guidance to tomorrow’s law library leaders.
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.
Download or read book Syllabus for the Study of Law Library Administration written by Columbia University. School of Library Service and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dissents written by Ruth Bader Ginsburg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of key dissenting and majority opinions from U.S. Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. During her 27 years as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg became well known for her strongly worded dissenting opinions against the decisions of the conservative majority. Ginsburg was a fierce supporter of women’s rights whose personal experiences helped shape her into a feminist icon who employed logical, well-presented arguments to show that gender discrimination was harmful to all members of society. Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dissents features 15 legal opinions and briefs, including majority and dissenting opinions that Ginsburg drafted during her time on the U.S. Supreme Court and briefs from her career before she was appointed to the court in 1993.
Download or read book Los Angeles County Law Library written by Los Angeles County Law Library (Calif.) and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library Science and Administration Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 1771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective administration of libraries is a crucial part of delivering library services to the public. To develop and implement best practices, librarians must be aware and informed of the recent advances in library administration. Library Science and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on trends, techniques, and management of libraries and examines the benefits and challenges of library administration. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as digital libraries, information sciences, and academic libraries, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, practitioners, and librarians seeking current research on library science and administration.
Download or read book Public Law Librarianship written by Laurie Selwyn and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 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.
Download or read book Academic Librarianship Today written by Todd Gilman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-02-02 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for use by both librarians and students in LIS programs, Academic Librarianship Today is the most current, comprehensive overview of the field available today. Key features include: Each chapter was commissioned specifically for this new book, and the authors are highly regarded academic librarians or library school faculty— or both Cutting-edge topics such as open access, copyright, digital curation and preservation, emerging technologies, new roles for academic librarians, cooperative collection development and resource sharing, and patron-driven acquisitions are explored in depth Each chapter ends with thought-provoking questions for discussion and carefully constructed assignments that faculty can assign or adapt for their courses The book begins with Gilman’s introduction, an overview that briefly synthesizes the contents of the contributors’ chapters by highlighting major themes. The main part of the book is organized into three parts: The Academic Library Landscape Today, Academic Librarians and Services Today, and Changing Priorities, New Directions.
Download or read book Law Library Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. 1- include Proceedings of the annual meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries.
