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Book SynopsisLaw Librarianship in the 21st Century is a text for library and information science courses on law librarianship. It introduces students to the rapidly evolving world of law librarianship.
Trade ReviewIt is valuable to have this much insight and information condensed in a single publication. . . .[T]his work will be a useful addition to virtually any law library collection as a primer or reminder of what is done in this field. It should also be of considerable interest to schools of librarianship and information management, especially those that offer a course on law librarianship. * Law Library Journal *
This compilation comprises chapters by many of the leading figures in the law library profession. It is a wonderful collection full of insights that would be both useful for the seasoned librarian and of critical importance for the novice or someone considering entering the field. The writings, dealing with the many aspects of this special niche of librarianship, range from the philosophical to the very practical, and all are well-written and entertaining. -- Scott B. Pagel, director of the Law Library & professor of Law, Jacob Burns Law Library, The George Washington University
In an age where nothing is certain; and, in which the legal profession itself is experiencing unprecedented upheaval and change, this volume combines the wisdom of historical perspective, the boldness of sophisticated peer advice, and the richness of nuanced and diverse voices of law librarianship's most accomplished and respected luminaries. The second edition of Law Librarianship in the Twenty-first Century is very highly and enthusiastically recommended. -- Filippa Marullo Anzalone, professor of Law & associate Dean for Library & Technology Services, Boston College Law School
Table of ContentsForeword James Andrews Preface Acknowledgments Dedication Introduction Roy M. Mersky (In Memoriam) 1 A Brief History of Law Librarianship Robert C. Berring Jr. 2 Working at the Law Library: A Practical Guide Karl T. Gruben 3 The Administration of the Academic Law Library: The Glue That Binds Lisa Smith-Butler 4 Public Services Anne Klinefelter & Sara Sampson 5 State Law Libraries in the Twenty-First Century: The Maryland Experience Steve Anderson 6 The Curious Case of County Law Libraries Robert Riger 7 Law Firm Libraries Abigail E. Ross 8 Collection Development, Licensing, and Acquisitions Frederick W. Dingledy, Benjamin J. Keele & Jennifer E. Sekula 9 Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Librarianship Mary Rumsey 10 Technical Services Sonia Luna-Lamas 11 The Evolution of Government Documents Jennifer Bryan Morgan 12 Technology Trends in Law Libraries Billie Jo Kaufman & Roy Balleste 13 The Law Library of Congress Christine Sellers 14 The World of Library Consortia: Collaboration and Resource Sharing in the Twenty-First Century Tracy L. Thompson Index About the Contributors Bibliography
