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Appendix: Acronyms And Abbreviations, Cheryl Rae Nyberg

Librarians' Chapters in Books

Acronyms and abbreviations that are used throughout this book and that are found in Washington and other legal materials are listed below, along with the full names or titles they represent. The list includes publications (the full titles are printed in italics); bar associations and legal organizations; U.S. and Washington agencies, boards, commissions, and departments; legal terms; court rules; statutes; and electronic databases and services. This list is representative, not comprehensive.

Nonlegal Resources, Peggy Roebuck Jarrett

Librarians' Chapters in Books

• Introduction
• Finding People, Organizations, Agencies, and Corporations
• Finding Factual Information
• Writing Resources

Legislative History, Initiatives, And Bill Tracking, Peggy Roebuck Jarrett

Librarians' Chapters in Books

• Introduction
• How a Bill Becomes a Law
• The Process of Researching Legislative History in Washington
• Sources of Legislative History Documents
• Researching Initiatives and Referenda
• Legislative Bill Tracking
• Tips on Using the Legislature's Search Feature

Historical And Archival Sources, Cheryl Rae Nyberg, Ann Hemmens

Librarians' Chapters in Books

• Introduction
• Statehood History
• Constitutions and Constitutional Conventions
• Territorial Session Laws and Codes
• Territorial Legislative Assembly
• Territorial and Early State Courts
• Territorial Governors and Gubernatorial Archives
• Agency Documents and Archives
• Other Sources on Washington Government and Legal history
• Washington State Archives
• Unique Collections
• Selected Online Resources

Administrative Decisions And Materials, Cheryl Rae Nyberg

Librarians' Chapters in Books

• Introduction
• Administrative Agencies' Functions and Procedures
• Multi-Agency Sources of Administrative Decisions
• Agency-Specific Sources
• Databases
• Administrative Agency Decisions at a Glance

How To Use A Law Library, Ann Hemmens

Librarians' Chapters in Books

• The Basics of a Law Library
• Services
• Collection Organization
• Locating Items in the Collection
• Online Searching
• Everything Is Online, Right?
• Law Libraries in Washington State
• Library of Congress Call Numbers

Local Government Law, Mary Ann Hyatt

Librarians' Chapters in Books

• Introduction and General Texts on Local Government Law
• Secondary Sources
• Public Records
• Primary Sources: Legislative
• Primary Sources: Administrative
• Washington City Codes
• Washington County Codes
• Library and Office Directory

Washington Practice Materials, Nancy Mcmurrer

Librarians' Chapters in Books

• Introduction
• Encyclopedic Sources
• Subject-Specific Resources
• Litigation Aids
• Ethics Opinions
• Directories
• Current Awareness: Bar Publications and Legal Newspapers
• Subject List of Practice Resources

Fundamentals Of Legal Research In Washington, Mary Whisner

Librarians' Chapters in Books

• Introduction
• Secondary Sources
• Statutes
• City and County Codes
• Administrative Regulations
• Case Law
• Case Finding Tools
• Attorney General Opinions
• Citator Services
• Citation Format
• Washington Courts Style Sheet

The Process Of Legal Research, Penny A. Hazelton

Chapters in Books

1. Introduction
2. Formats of Legal Materials
3. Integrating the Use of Print and Electronic Tools in Legal Research
4. Strategies for Effective Legal Research
5. Managing Your Legal Research
6. Comparison of Major Legal Research Texts
7. "'Here There Be Dragons': How to Do Research in an Ara You Know Nothing About"
8. "Develop the Habit: Note-Taking in Legal Research"

Indian Law Research In Washington, Penny A. Hazelton

Chapters in Books

1. Introduction
2. Federal Indian Policy
3. Indian Law Terminology
4. Scope of Federal, Tribal, and State Power over Indians
5. Practitioner's Checklist
6. Research Tools
7. Conclusion
8. Washington State Tribal Directory
9. Basic Rules of Jurisdiction in Indian Country (Criminal)