Blog – Page 195

European Union Law: An Integrated Guide to Electronic and Print Research

Marylin J. Raisch’s updated, comprehensive resource provides a pathfinder to reliable, expert resources, both official and unofficial, as well as guide to research strategies. She also provides a context for categories of sources within this body of law and a template for research across all formats. Even with electronic access to the materials, researchers face large amounts of documentation and terminology that is unique and perhaps unfamiliar.

Subjects: Features

Commentary on Gun Laws in the Wake of the Virginia Tech Shootings

Beth Wellington examines gun control initiatives as well as positions and programs related to gun politics in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech tragedy.

Subjects: Extras

Finding Hidden Intelligence in SEC Filings

Barbara Fullerton and Catherine Whitney’s guide includes a range of online sources and best practices that assist with the procees of researching SEC filings including: finding hidden intelligence in specific types of filings, searching SEC filings using free and fee services, evaluating SEC databases and applying effective advanced search techniques to maximize your work.

Subjects: Features

Criminal Justice Resources – Clemency Law

Ken Strutin’s article surveys select online resources for seeking clemency as well as guides and research materials on the administration of this important form of relief.

Subjects: Features

Faulkner’s Practical Web Strategies for Attorneys, Are You Ready for the Web-Based Office?

Frederick L. Faulkner IV recommends reliable, cost effective web tools and services to help solos and small firms manage a range of essential office, communication, information and IT challenges.

Subjects: Faulkner's Practical Web Strategies for Attorneys

The Government Domain: State Government Fundamentals

This month Peggy Garvin turns the spotlight to the states with a guide to some of the most useful, free web reference sources covering the governments of the fifty states. These resources are not specific to a single state, but rather provide nationwide coverage of state information. They can help you find state personnel, news, legislation, laws, regulations, policy updates, and statistics.

Subjects: The Government Domain

Discovering the Latest in Web 2.0 Developments

Connie Crosby’s presentation illustrates and recommends a range of innovative applications that can be applied in any library setting to enhance, expand and diversify the dissemination of services and support for users.

Subjects: Features

Gadgets, Gadgets, Gadgets!

Computers in Libraries 2007 once again hosted Barbara Fullerton, Sabrina Pacifici and Aaron Schmidt’s popular round-robin of the latest and greatest gadgets, from simple and practical to sophisticated and cutting edge, with recommendations in everyone’s price range.

Subjects: Gadgets, Libraries & Librarians, WiFi

The Government Domain: Tracking Federal Dollars

Peggy Garvin reviews the strengths, weaknesses and range of source material offered by several free online federal contracts and awards information databases.

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Resources, Legal Research, The Government Domain

Features – Legal Protection of Cultural Property: A Selective Resource Guide

Louise Tsang’s updated guide focuses on important information print and electronic sources specific to the protection of cultural property in wartime, international trade in cultural property, and the laws applicable to the illicit traffic of art and antiquities.

Subjects: Cultural Property, Features, International Legal Research