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Articles 31 - 50 of 50
Full-Text Articles in Legal Writing and Research
Little Biographies, Mary Whisner
Little Biographies, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Although few reference librarians do the painstaking research involved in developing full, nuanced biographies, Ms. Whisner explores how most can and do pull together little biographies all the time.
How Do You Know When Research Is Good?, Mary Whisner
How Do You Know When Research Is Good?, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Ms. Whisner explores the question of how to tell when research is good-or who is a good researcher
Learning A Little About The World: Foreign And International Research And The Nonspecialist, Mary Whisner
Learning A Little About The World: Foreign And International Research And The Nonspecialist, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
In reflecting on the various ways she has developed some expertise in the area of foreign and international research (without being an expert), Ms. Whisner offers suggestions to others who would like to build their own knowledge in this field.
Cool Web Sites, Mary Whisner
Cool Web Sites, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
In the process of exploring cool Web sites-those that make her sit up and take notice-Ms. Whisner also comments on the hazards of writing about Web sites generally, some ways to find cool sites, and keeping track of them once you do.
On Not Doing Research, Mary Whisner
On Not Doing Research, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Even though her usual business is "looking up," Ms. Whisner explores a variety of situations in which it is professionally appropriate not to engage in research.
Alphabetical Order And Other "Simple" Systems, Mary Whisner
Alphabetical Order And Other "Simple" Systems, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Examining systems used in the organization of law libraries, Ms. Whisner reminds us that any system can have confusing aspects, something to keep in mind when helping patrons use the library.
Elder Law: A Guide To Key Resources, Susan J. Hemp, Cheryl R. Nyberg
Elder Law: A Guide To Key Resources, Susan J. Hemp, Cheryl R. Nyberg
Librarians' Articles
This research guide identifies and describes 163 books, periodicals, reference tools, databases, electronic discussion groups, organizations, and U.S. government agencies useful to the elder law practitioner and the legal researcher. Appendices include a state-by-state list of state aging agencies, bar association committees and sections, law school courses and clinics, and publications; acronyms; and subject headings and a index terms used in library catalogs, periodical indexes, and related sources.
Researching Outside The Box, Mary Whisner
Researching Outside The Box, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Ms. Whisner demonstrates that many law-related projects require law students and lawyers to use skills that are outside the core legal research skills which they learn early in law school. She argues that law librarians need to be familiar with the skills and sources of disciplines other than the law and be prepared to guide-or push if necessary-patrons outside the box when appropriate.
Re: Memos, Mary Whisner
Re: Memos, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Reflecting on the written memo librarians frequently use to transmit research results, Ms. Whisner offers her thoughts on its purposes, style, and format. She also contributes an annotated checklist of tips for writing such memos.
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Books, Mary Whisner
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Books, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Prompted by a beginner's wish to hear more about outstanding reference tools, Ms. Whisner describes three of her favorites: Statistical Abstract of the United States, International Lawyer's Deskbook, and West's Analysis of American Law.
Encounters With Sources, Mary Whisner
Encounters With Sources, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
A reference encounter with The Congressional Globe leads Ms. Whisner to ruminate on a librarian's relationship with sources.
Finding Out What They Want To Know, Mary Whisner
Finding Out What They Want To Know, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
A skilled reference librarian knows more than simply where and how to look up information. Recognizing the importance of knowing what to look for as well, Ms. Whisner discusses the venerable reference interview and its role in this key aspect of patron services.
Bouvier's, Black's, And Tinkerbell, Mary Whisner
Bouvier's, Black's, And Tinkerbell, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
A patron's complaint about the location of a dictionary leads Ms. Whisner to ponder the nature of cognitive authority and its impact on how we assess reference tools.
Keeping Up Is Hard To Do, Mary Whisner
Keeping Up Is Hard To Do, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
An article encouraging librarians to read newspapers to improve their reference service causes Ms. Whisner to think about the value of current awareness reading for law librarians. this leads to speculating about the proper use of the all-too-limited time available to today's busy librarian
On Asking For Help, Mary Whisner
On Asking For Help, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Women will ask for directions, but men won't. Whether that stereotype is true or not, it is certainly true that while some library patrons will ask for help, many others will not. Ms. Whisner suggests that there is a range of reasons for not asking and that librarians should keep these in mind when devising ways to assist their patrons.
Reference Librarians Do Not Work In Steel, Mary Whisner
Reference Librarians Do Not Work In Steel, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Reference librarians do not work in steel; when they leave work at the end of the day, there are no tangible structures to show what they have accomplished. Nonetheless, Ms. Whisner suggests, reference librarians make lasting contributions in the lives of their patrons-they do not need to work in steel to take pride in their work
Researching In An Imperfect World, Mary Whisner
Researching In An Imperfect World, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Responding to a request for assistance in using Legal Resource Index leads the author to ponder how the imperfections in the reference tools we use on a daily basis lead to the inescapable conclusion that intelligent, informed compromise is an inherent part of research.
Golf Buddy Reference Questions, Mary Whisner
Golf Buddy Reference Questions, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Responding to a reference question that began as a casual dispute between a golfer and his buddy about legal procedure leads Ms. Whisner to consider the appropriate way to respond to inquiries from public patrons.
Jury Instructions: A Bibliography. Part I: Civil Jury Instructions, Cheryl R. Nyberg, Carol Boast
Jury Instructions: A Bibliography. Part I: Civil Jury Instructions, Cheryl R. Nyberg, Carol Boast
Librarians' Articles
Pattern jury instructions are used by trial judges to explain the law to jurors in language that they can understand and that provide consistency from one trial to another. This bibliography contains references to 156 recent and dated compilations of civil jury instructions. An index to acronyms for civil jury instructions is included.
Jury Instructions: A Bibliography. Part Ii: Criminal Jury Instructions, Cheryl R. Nyberg, Jane Williams, Carol Boast
Jury Instructions: A Bibliography. Part Ii: Criminal Jury Instructions, Cheryl R. Nyberg, Jane Williams, Carol Boast
Librarians' Articles
Pattern jury instructions are used by trial judges to explain the law to jurors in language that they can understand and that provide consistency from one trial to another. This criminal jury instructions bibliography of 169 entries is a companion to a previous bibliography on civil jury instructions. An index to acronyms for both criminal and civil jury instructions is also included.