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Other Uses Of Legislative History, Mary Whisner Jan 2013

Other Uses Of Legislative History, Mary Whisner

Librarians' Articles

Although we usually think of using legislative history to determine legislative intent when interpreting statutes, Ms. Whisner shows that legislative documents can be useful for other, less controversial purposes as well.

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The Pajama Way Of Research, Mary Whisner Jan 2007

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.

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How Do You Know When Research Is Good?, Mary Whisner Jan 2006

How Do You Know When Research Is Good?, Mary Whisner

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Ms. Whisner explores the question of how to tell when research is good-or who is a good researcher

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Elder Law: A Guide To Key Resources, Susan J. Hemp, Cheryl R. Nyberg Jan 2003

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.

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Fundamentals Of Legal Research In Washington, Mary Whisner Jan 2002