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Uelma: The Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, Marlene Coir, Virginia C. Thomas
Uelma: The Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, Marlene Coir, Virginia C. Thomas
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At the federal, state, and local levels, primary legal materials are increasingly being made available to the public in electronic format. It is a matter of great concern to attorneys and legal researchers that these electronic resources routinely include caveats and disclaimers regarding their authenticity and official status. Until recently, however, state and local governments have seldom guaranteed that these resources would be updated, maintained, and securely archived for the benefit of their citizens. In July 2011, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws approved the text of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act (UELMA). As drafted, this …
Researching Environmental Justice: A Conversation, Virginia C. Thomas, William W. Lefevre
Researching Environmental Justice: A Conversation, Virginia C. Thomas, William W. Lefevre
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines environmental justice as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” The concerns that arise in this complex environmental context extend beyond the scope of traditional legal research resources to include historical, social, scientific, and governmental documents that reside in unique archival collections.
Through the conversation that follows, senior archivist William LeFevre of the Walter P. Reuther Library shares his experience and insights on how archival resources can provide essential support …
Fishing With The Crowd: Catch And Release?, Jan B. Bissett, Margi Heinen
Fishing With The Crowd: Catch And Release?, Jan B. Bissett, Margi Heinen
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Prospecting For Digital Nuggets: Research Gems On The Web, Jan B. Bissett, Margi Heinen
Prospecting For Digital Nuggets: Research Gems On The Web, Jan B. Bissett, Margi Heinen
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