Description
Book SynopsisIntended as a text for library and information science courses on law librarianship, this book introduces students to the world of law librarianship, a specialization that continues to evolve.
Trade ReviewThis text is a welcome addition to the field. * Feliciter *
This title is likely to be most useful to individuals who are new to, or unfamiliar with, law librarianship, especially library students, librarians considering a change of career track, and researchers hoping to compare law library trends with those of other library types. Law librarians mired deeply in their own specialties also may find these generalized summations of their colleagues' work insightful. -- Chris G. Hudson, V. 47, Issue 2 * Reference and User Services Quarterly *
The book is full of advice, case studies and tips which make the text eminently readable. It is a worthy addition to the literature of law librarianship and legal information. * Collection Building *
This is a timely publication explaining the state of the art and discussing issues with which this discipline is confronted. It is a reasonable textbook aimed at courses in law librarianship which provides practical answers to questions challenging the profession. The book is full of advice, case studies and tips which make the text eminently readable. It is a worthy addition to the literature of law librarianship and legal information. -- M. P. Satija, Guru Nanak Dev University, Guru Nanak Dev University * Collection Building *
This book, although largely aimed at the novice to law librarianship, would also be beneficial to managers of law libraries seeking to understand both the practice of law librarianship and the emerging trends in this field. -- Colin Fong * Australian Library Journal *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Part 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Introduction Part 5 1 A Brief History of Law Librarianship Part 6 2 Working at the Law Library: A Practical Guide Part 7 3 Administration Part 8 4 Public Services Part 9 5 Collection Development, Licensing, and Acquisitions Part 10 6 Technical Services Part 11 7 Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Librarianship Part 12 8 Technology Trends in Law Libraries Part 13 9 The Evolution of Government Documents Part 14 10 The World of Library Consortia: Collaboration and Resource Sharing in the Twenty-First Century Part 15 Index Part 16 About the Contributors
