Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 4 of 4
Full-Text Articles in Law
Just Looking, Mary Whisner
Just Looking, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
While acknowledging that much of what librarians do is research focused on answering specific questions, Ms. Whisner suggests that there are virtues in being a "just looking" shopper of legal information. Browsing through resources such as blogs, Web sites, and newsletters allows librarians to build knowledge about what's available and to identify items that can be shared with patrons, colleagues, and themselves.
A Manual "To Inform Every Citizen", Mary Whisner
A Manual "To Inform Every Citizen", Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
Ms. Whisner examines the history and development of an "old friend" of many reference librarians, the United States Government Manual.
On Fun, Mary Whisner
On Fun, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
While acknowledging the many scholarly and thought-provoking contributions that Bob Berring has made in the areas of legal information and law librarianship, Ms. Whisner suggests that his ability to also make them fun is of equal, if not greater, importance.
The Pajama Way Of Research, Mary Whisner
The Pajama Way Of Research, Mary Whisner
Librarians' Articles
While acknowledging the attractions of being able to conduct legal research in the comfort of one's home-in your pajamas no less-Ms. Whisner notes what a student misses by relying solely on computer-assisted legal research systems. She encourages librarians to engage in outreach efforts that will not only alert patrons to services they might be missing but also persuade them the services would be helpful.