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Training In Fcil Librarianship For Tomorrow's World, Neel Kant Agrawal May 2013

Training In Fcil Librarianship For Tomorrow's World, Neel Kant Agrawal

AALL/LexisNexis Call for Papers

Foreign, comparative, and international law (FCIL) librarianship has grown in importance along with the increased emphasis on global legal research. As the field moves forward, it is important to develop core competencies in FCIL librarianship. These core competencies will provide a common knowledge base among librarians throughout the world. New developments in technology, culture, and legal research necessitate a fresh look at the skills required to be successful in FCIL librarianship. This will then permit a wide range of information professionals to acquire an expertise in FCIL librarianship, through a certification process based on the attainment of these core competencies.


Legal Research Book Camp: Bridging The 1l Knowledge Gap, Mari Cheney Jan 2013

Legal Research Book Camp: Bridging The 1l Knowledge Gap, Mari Cheney

AALL/LexisNexis Call for Papers

No abstract provided.


The Invention Of Legal Research, Joseph L. Gerken Jan 2013

The Invention Of Legal Research, Joseph L. Gerken

AALL/LexisNexis Call for Papers

No abstract provided.


Internet Enhancement Of The Role Of Civil Society In Promoting The Rule Of Law In Transitional States, Brian D. Anderson, Howard N. Fenton Iii Jan 2013

Internet Enhancement Of The Role Of Civil Society In Promoting The Rule Of Law In Transitional States, Brian D. Anderson, Howard N. Fenton Iii

Brian D Anderson

The Internet has the potential to play a key role in the way civil society organizations promote the rule of law in transitional states. In many states several barriers stand in the way of utilizing the Internet for this purpose. Challenges that arise include technological deficits and poor infrastructure, socio-economic barriers, government hostility to open information, and civil society organizations unable to reach populations. With the development of new technologies, and increased openness of information, civil society organizations will be better positioned to embrace the use of the Internet to promote the rule of law by helping citizens receive information, …


Compiling Online Legal Information In Transitional States: Challenges And Opportunities, Brian D. Anderson Jan 2013

Compiling Online Legal Information In Transitional States: Challenges And Opportunities, Brian D. Anderson

Brian D Anderson

In transitional states, especially those developing systems of democratic governance, the creation of online, reliable, and accessible legal information systems is a critical component of good governance. When these databases are created, however, there are significant challenges that may arise to achieving a working and sustainable database. Once created, additional opportunities exist for creating better content, educating users, and enhancing the rule of law through open access to laws. This article will address some of the particular challenges and opportunities presented to transitional states when creating an online legal information system, specifically those involving political and social issues from gaining …