Course Readings

SLIS 5366.001 CLASS SESSIONS AND READINGS
Spring 2000
Dr. Y. Chandler
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Class Session I: January 24, 2000
INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE: Faculty and student introductions, overview of the administrative details of the class and format of the course. Back to Calendar

Class Session II: January 31, 2000 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF LAW LIBRARIANSHIP: General Overview of the History and Development of Law Libraries; Overview of the History and Development of the AALL, the Structure and Role of the AALL and Relationships with Other Professional Organizations.
Required Reading:

Panella, Chapter 1-2, pp. 1-15.

Brock, Christine A. Law Libraries and Librarians: A Revisionist History; or More Than You Ever Wanted to Know, (SPIRIT, pp. 45-81) and 67 Law Library Journal 325-361 (1974). (ISB)

Ellenberger, J.S., History and Development of the Modern Law Library in the United States. (HANDBOOK, pp. 1-12).

Houdek, Frank G. The History of AALL and the Law Library Professional, (SPIRIT, pp. 19-36).

_______, AALL History in Brief: A Chronology. http://www.aallnet.org/about/chronology.asp

American Association of Law Libraries "The Strategic Challenge 1998-2000 - http://www.aallnet.org/about/strategic_challenge.asp

Carrick, Toward a Renaissance in Law Librarianship, AALL [http://www.aallnet.org/committee/reports_renaissance.asp]

Learning Lexis.

Lexis-Nexis.com, InfoPro for Legal Information Professionals - http://infopro.lexis.com/home.htm

Readings:

Berring, Robert C., Dyspeptic Ramblings of a Retired Past President, 79 Law Library Journal 345-350 (September 1987). (ISB)

________. An Embattled Profession Faces New Challenges - The Information Revolution is Leaving Librarians Behind, 15 National Law Journal S11 (July 12, 1993). (ISB RESERVE)

Chandler, Yvonne J. Why Is Diversity Important for Law Librarianship? 90 Law Library Journal 545-560 (1998) (ISB and ISB Reserve)

Edmonds, Ed. Law Libraries: The Next Generation, Library Journal 47 (1993) (ISB)

Jacobs, Roger, AALL - An Institutional Failure, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 13 (December/January 1987-88) (COURSEBOOK).

Kauffman, Blair S., Letter to the Editor [Reply to Jacobs], 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 12 (April 1988) (COURSEBOOK).

Mersky, Roy M. AALL and the Road to Diversity, 85 Law Library Journal 859 (1993) (ISB)

Minard, Rosemary, What Private Law Librarians Need From a Professional Organization, 3 PLL Perspectives 26 (April/May 1992) (COURSEBOOK)

Murphy, William D., Professional Organizations (HANDBOOK, pp. 777-803).

The Importance of Attendance at AALL, 8 Obiter Dicta 49-50 (April 1992). (COURSEBOOK)

Slyhoff, Merle J. Order Out of Chaos - Making the Most of Conferences, 3 Legal Publishing Preview 60 (March/April 1991) (COURSEBOOK)

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Class Session III: February 7, 2000
LAW LIBRARIES AND THEIR ADMINISTRATION

LAW LIBRARIES AND THEIR ADMINISTRATION: Philosophy of Law Librarianship; Different Types of Law libraries and Their Administration; Commonalities and Differences; Functions; Constituencies. Discussion of the Unique Aspects of Law Library Administration;

Textbook Reading: Kehoe, Chapter 1, pp. 1-71.

Required Reading:

Panella, Chapter 9-11, pp. 77-98.

Cohen, Morris L., Towards a Philosophy of Law Librarianship, (SPIRIT, pp. 111-115).

Farmer, Jill Anne, Law Librarians: The New Information Specialists, 31 Trial 36 (October 1995) (ISB RESERVE)

Law Librarians Become Tech Sleuths, Panelists From All Strat Agree: Keeping Up With Changes Means Being Even More Resourceful, 18 National Law Journal B11 (July 22, 1996) (ISB RESERVE)

Marke, Julius J. What The Future Holds for Law Librarianship, 215 New York Law Journal 5 (May 21, 1996) (ISB RESERVE)

________, Public Library Provides Legal Research Tools, New York Law Journal (July 18, 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Pacifici, Sabrina I., Librarians: The New Tech Cowboys, 19 Legal Times 20 (July 29, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Readings:

Billings, Carol D. Equal Access to Information Sought - In Outlying Areas, Law Libraries are Still Few and Far Between, 15 National Law Journal S8 (July 12, 1993) (ISB RESERVE)

________. Searching Beyond Data Bases: Law Librarians Can Offer Firms Services Over and Above Their Skills in Computer Resources, 17 National Law Journal C1 (July 17, 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Boner, Marian O., Administration of State and Court Law Libraries (HANDBOOK, pp. 87-94).

Breem, W. W. S., Obligations of a Law Librarian, In Reader in Law Librarianship, ed. Bernard D. Reams, Jr., 116-120. Englewood, CO: Information Handling Services, 1976. (COURSEBOOK and ISB RESERVE - READER)

Glass, Velvet E. and Michael L. Richmond, Administration of Private Law Libraries (HANDBOOK, pp. 69-77).

Howland, Joan S. The Image of Librarians in the Age of Technology, Trends in Law Library Management and Technology, 3-6 (August 1989) (COURSEBOOK)

Kenyon, C. W., Dimensions of Law Librarianship, In Reader in Law Librarianship, ed.

Bernard D. Reams, Jr., 110-115. Englewood, CO: Information Handling Services, 1976. (COURSEBOOK and ISB RESERVE - READER)

Martin, Harry S. Relative Use of a Law Collection in a Small Academic Library, 82 Law Library Journal 179-185 (1990). (ISB)

Mayo-Jefferies, Deborah. Special Collections Law School Libraries. 86 Law Library Journal 503-528 (Summer 1994). (ISB)

Mersky, Roy M., Administration of Academic Law Libraries, (HANDBOOK, pp. 13-22)

Pudewell, Jeff, The Librarian in the Age of Technology: From Shopkeeper to Entrepreneur, 3

Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 1-3 (April 1990) (COURSEBOOK)

Van Duch, Darryl, Inns of Court Prospering After Decade in the U. S., National Law Journal Z13 (November 18, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Wallace, Marie, The Librarian's Role in Law Firms, 15 Canadian Law Libraries 182-186. (October 1990) (COURSEBOOK)

Weber, David C., Administrative Practice, (Spirit, pp. 145-158).

DUE: Report Assignment # 1. - TYPE OF LAW LIBRARY REPORTS
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Class Session IV: February 14, 2000
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT STYLES: Overview of traditional organizational models in law libraries and discussion of new models to fit changing environments. Management styles.

Required Readings:

Panella, Chapter 7, pp. 49-50.

Harhai, Marilyn Kay, Total Quality Management: Why Being Good Isn't Good Enough Anymore, 86 Law Library Journal 191-218 (Spring 1994). (ISB)

Price, M. Kathleen, Technology and Law Library Administration, 70 St. John’s Law Review 145-161. (Winter 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Readings:

Adnan, Adrienne, Organizational Change in Law Libraries, 81 Law Library Journal 97-102 (1989). (ISB)

Anspach, Judith, Managing Law Libraries in a Cycle of Change, 2 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 5-8 (December/January 1988-89) (COURSEBOOK).

Belgum, Kathie. Law School Library Organization in the Age of Computers, 85 Law Library Journal 329-342 (1993). (ISB)

Benamati, Dennis C., Some Reflections on Managing in Difficult Times, 2 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 3-5 (May 1989) (COURSEBOOK)

Byrne, David, Delivering Quality Services Through Technology: Contributions From the Legal Information Professional, 24 Law Librarian 26-29 (March 1993). (ISB RESERVE)

Danner, Richard A., Managing the Law Library in the 1990s, 81 Law Library Journal 181-190 (1989). (ISB)

Dragich, Martha J., Organizational Structure in Law Libraries: A Critique and Models for Change, (STAFF ORGANIZATION, pp. 1-28).

Hambleton, James, Managing Libraries and Information in the Electronic Era, 81 Law Library Journal 545-549 (1989) (ISB)

Howland, Joan, Participatory Management - Some New Thoughts on an Old Idea, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 2-4 (September 1987) (COURSEBOOK).

________, Effective Delegation for Successful Management, 2 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 1-4 (December/January 1990-91) (COURSEBOOK)

Marke, Julius J. The Role of the Law Librarian, 207 New York Law Journal 4 (March 17, 1992). (ISB RESERVE)

Parrish, Jenni, The Joys of Law Library Management are Without Number (SPIRIT, pp. 125-136).

Reilly, Michael J. Capitalizing on the Potential of Your Law Library, 17 Law Practice Management 38 (1991). (ISB RESERVE)

Roehrenbeck, Carol A. and Gail L. Richmond. Three Researchers in Search of an Alcove: A Play in Six Acts, 84 Law Library Journal 13-29 (1992). (ISB)

Torres, Arturo L., Retreats for Improved Library Management: The Basics, 3 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 3-5 (March 1988). (COURSEBOOK)

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Class Session V: February 21, 2000
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT : Employment Issues and Staff Issues; including hiring, training, educational requirements and qualifications of law librarians; staff development, motivating and supervising staff.

Textbook Reading: Kehoe, pp. 72-96.

Required Readings:

Panella, Chapter 8, pp. 67-76.(ISB RESERVE)

Gatland, Laura, Large Layoffs of Librarians Not Seen Yet; Baker & McKenzie’s Outsourcing of Library Staff Hasn’t Triggered a Trend, But Several Smaller Firms Say Such a Move is Prudent, 18 National Law Journal B7 (July 22, 1996) (ISB RESERVE)

Sullivan, Kathie J., Modern Law Librarian Must Be Technology-Savvy: A Knowledge of Media Formats, Information Sources and Trends in Publishing Is Now Necessary, 18 National Law Journal C9 (May 13, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Readings:

Allred, Carol B., The Anatomy of Conflict: Some Thoughts on Managing Staff Conflict (STAFF ORGANIZATION, pp. 141-166).

Bonney, Barbara B., The Controversy Over Dual Degrees for Law Librarians, 11 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 127-133 (No. 1/2, 1991). (ISB RESERVE)

Dragich, Martha J., Performance Appraisal (STAFF ORGANIZATION, pp. 185-210).

Fisk, Margaret Cronin. Maintaining Expertise, 13 National Law Journal S1 (July 22, 1991). (ISB RESERVE)

Fox, Elyse., The Law Librarian As Professional, 1 Legal Information Management Reports 1- 15 (Summer 1989). (COURSEBOOK)

Hambleton, James, Does a Law Librarian Need a Law Degree? (SPIRIT, pp. 37-43)

Hazelton, Penny A. Education for Law Librarians, 48 Bookmark 278-281 (1990). (ISB)

Howland, Joan, Motivation, or How to Install a Generator in Your Staff, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 3-6 (May 1988) (COURSEBOOK)

_______, Effective Time Management: Work Smarter, Not Harder, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 2-6 (April 1988) (COURSEBOOK).

________, Mentoring: A Crucial Aspect of Management, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 3-5 (March 1988) (COURSEBOOK)

________, Team Building in Libraries: More Than Drafting the Players and Making the Calls, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 3-5 (March 1988) (COURSEBOOK)

Johnson, Bruce C., Supervision, (STAFF ORGANIZATION, pp. 167-184).

Johnston, Janis L. Outsourcing: New Name For An Old Practice, 88 Law Library Journal 128-134 (Winter 1996) (ISB).

________ Training New Law Library Personnel: The Neglected, Essential Activity, 83 Law Library Journal 61-71 (1991). (ISB)

Lankford, Anna, Toto, I Don’t Think We’re in Kansas Anymore..." or Surviving the Insourcing Challenge, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/features/toto.htm (April 21, 1997).

Mills, Robin K., Managing Motivation, (STAFF ORGANIZATION, pp. 59-77)

Rivkin, Victoria, Nonlawyer Degree Programs Offered at Two Law Schools, New York Law Journal http://www.nylj.com/stories/98/11/113098a4.htm (November 30, 1998).

Schanck, Peter C., Designing Enriched Jobs in Law Libraries (STAFF ORGANIZATION, pp. 29-58).

Seer, Gitelle, Personnel and Staffing in the Law Library, 2 Legal Information Management Reports 1-18 (1990). (COURSEBOOK)

Silbersack, Barbara, The Law Library Downsizing Dilemna: One Librarian’s Perspective, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/extras/downsize.htm

Silvis, Gregg A, Staffing For Computing Services in Academic Law Libraries, 86 Law Library Journal 157-168 (Winter 1994). (ISB)

Slinger, Michael, Career Paths and Education of Current Academic Law Library Directors, 80 Law Library Journal 217-240 (1988). (ISB)

Strougal, Pat, Gems in Haystacks, 1 PLL Perspectives 30 (1990). (COURSEBOOK)

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Class Session VI: February 28, 2000
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN LAW LIBRARIES: Creating and Compiling Budgets; Determining and Justifying Costs; Statistical Information;

Required Reading:

Panella, Chapter 7, pp. 59-66 (ISB Reserve)

Readings:

Axelroth, Joan L. The Library Audit: Cost-Cutting Without Sacrificing Quality of Service, 6 Washington Lawyer 28 (1992). (ISB RESERVE)

Beyer, Robin L. Controlling Costs in the Law Library, 13 Legal Management 42 (January-February 1994). (ISB RESERVE)

Carter, Ann, Budgeting in Private Law Firm Libraries, 71 Law Library Journal 187-194 (1978). (ISB)

Fisk, Margaret Cronin. Collections and Costs Grow, 13 National Law Journal S7 (July 22, 1991). (ISB RESERVE)

Hammond, Jane, Library Costs as a Percentage of Law School Budgets, 80 Law Library Journal 439-446 (1988). (ISB)

Johnson, Bruce S., State Funding of Academic Law Libraries, 81 Law Library Journal 209-220 (1989). (ISB)

Law Librarians Discuss Increased Costs, Limited Budgets,13 National Law Journal S4 (1991) (ISB RESERVE).

Marke, Julius J. and Richard Sloane, Law Office Library Economics, pp. 60-1 - 60-15, In Legal Research and Law Library Management. New York: Law Journal Seminar Press, Inc., 1992. (COURSEBOOK).

Mersky, Roy M., Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Law Libraries But Were Afraid to Ask: Or the Care and Feeding of Law Librarians: or Libraries Are Too Important to Leave to Librarians: or Ubi Libri Ibi Scientia (Where There Are Books, There Is Knowledge), 29 Journal of Legal Education 139-147 (1978). (COURSEBOOK)

Millican, Rita and Susan Morrison, Decapitalization of Discards in a Law Library, 86 Law Library Journal 817-822 (Fall 1994). (ISB)

Miniter, John, Fiscal Management, 71 Law Library Journal 583-593 (1978). (ISB)

Morgan, Barbara D. Tracking and Controlling Library Costs. 17 Law Practice Management 18 (1991) (ISB RESERVE)

Moyer, Holley M. Budgeting a Library's Expenses. 12 National Law Journal S2 (1990). (ISB RESERVE)

________. How Firms Control Spiraling Law Library Costs. 15 National Law Journal S10 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

O'Grady, Jean P. How to Keep Library Costs Under Control. 205 New York Law Journal 41 (April 15, 1991). (ISB RESERVE)

Shimpock-Vieweg, Kathy, Budgeting Formats for Firm Libraries: The Bottom Line May Increase Profitability, 32 Law Office Economics and Management 438 (1992) (ISB RESERVE)

Sloane, Richard. The Law Office Library Brief for a Financial Audit. 206 New York Law Journal 4 (August 20, 1991) (ISB RESERVE)

Svengalis, Kendall F., Cost-Effective Acquisitions: An Overview (SPIRIT, pp. 197-217).

Wallace, Marie G. and Alice Chu. Cashing in on Research: Electronic Law Libraries are Becoming Profit Centers. 11 California Lawyer 47 (1991) (ISB RESERVE)

Wallace, Marie, Statistics: Management and Political Tool, 80 Law Library Journal 329-338 (1989). (ISB)

Warner, Alice Sizer, Library Budget Primer, Wilson Library Bulletin 44 (1993) (ISB)

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Class Session VII: March 6, 2000
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: Collection Development and Acquisition Policies; Accreditation Standards; Law Book Publisher Relations; Buying Methods - Approval Plans, Subscriptions; New Information Formats.

Textbook Reading: Kehoe, Chapter 2, pp. 97-178; Chapter 4, pp. 257-348.

Required Reading:

Panella, Chapter 3, pp. 16-24

Guides for the Law Book Industry, 16 Code of Federal Regulations Part 256. (COURSEBOOK)

Bluh, Pamela, The Winds of Change: Acquisitions for a New Century, 88 Law Library Journal 90-95 (Winter 1996). (ISB)

Jensen, Mary Brandt, Law Publisher Genealogy A Rose By Any Other Name: Mergers, Acquisitions, Spin Offs and Sales of American Legal Publishers, 27 Law Librarian 114-116 (June, 1996) (ISB RESERVE)

Marke, Julius J. How To Cut The Cost of Library Acquisitions, 216 New York Law Journal 5 (September 17, 1996) (ISB RESERVE)

Rothman, Fred, Relations with the Trade, (Handbook, pp. 765-776).

Scheffey, Thomas, What’s At Stake In West Deal. 19 Legal Times S27 (November 18, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Taylor, Betty W., Books vs. Non-Book Information, 70 St. John’s Law Review 129-143. (Winter 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Readings:

Baum, Frederic S., Whither CD-ROM Technology? Caveat Emptor is Wise Counsel for Potential Buyers, 216 New York Law Journal S1 (July 15, 1996) (ISB RESERVE)

Bluh, Pamela, The Acquisition and Handling of Foreign Legal Serials: The Practical Aspects, 79 Law Library Journal 115-123 (1986). (ISB)

Briscoe, Georgia K., Why Not Shared Database For Legal Serial Patterns? 87 Law Library Journal 465-470 (Spring, 1996). (ISB)

Brown, Louis M., Lawyering Decisions: New Materials For Law Libraries To Collect, 87 Law Library Journal 7-27 (Winter 1995). (ISB)

Campbell, Vivian L., Collection Development Policy Statements: Rationales and Uses, 2 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 1-4 (1989). (COURSEBOOK)

Carter, Nancy Carol and Jerry Dupont, Microforms: Still a Future in Law Libraries, 76 Law Library Journal 339-344 (1983). (ISB)

________ and Susan E. Huff, Microforms: Beyond the Basics - Introduction to a Symposium, 76 Law Library Journal 299-304 (1983). (ISB)

Cohen, Morris L. The Legal Publishing Industry in the 20th Century and Beyond, 11 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 9-16 (Numbers 3/4 1991). (COURSEBOOK)

Cunningham, Fleeta. Publishers, Librarians at Odds. 15 National Law Journal S8 (1993). (ISB RESERVE)

Dupont, Jerry, Microforms and Audiovisuals, (HANDBOOK, pp. 499-579). ________, Cooperative Microform Publishing: The Law Library Experience, 12 Microform Review 234-238 (1983). (COURSEBOOK)

________, High-Tech? Low-Tech? No-Tech?: Not So Desperately Seeking Storage Solutions, 80 Law Library Journal 473-484 (1988) (ISB)

________, De-Romancing the Book...., 19 Microform Review 192-196 (1990). (COURSEBOOK)

________, Law Library Microform Consortium 11 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 73-82 (Numbers 3/4 1991). (COURSEBOOK)

Finet, Scott. The Impact of Technology on Law Library Collection Growth and Space Requirements, 12 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 73 (1992) (ISB RESERVE)

Franklin, Jonathan A., One Piece of the Collection Development Puzzle: Issues in Drafting Format Selection Guidelines, 86 Law Library Journal 753-780 (Fall 1994). (ISB)

Freehling, Dan J. Canceling Serials in Academic Law Libraries: Keeping the Collection Lean and Mean in Good Times and Bad, 84 Law Library Journal 707 (1992) (ISB)

Gilliam, Mary Cooper, Problems in Foreign Legal Acquisitions, 79 Law Library Journal 125-131 (1986). (ISB)

________. The Acquisition of Out-of-Print and Antiquarian Law Books, 85 Law Library Journal 385-389 (1993). (ISB)

Leiter, Richard A. The Developments in the Practice of Law and Their Impact on the Enterprise of Law Publishing. 11 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 129-139 (Numbers 3/4 1991). (COURSEBOOK)

Lemann, Catherine, Purchasing and Maintaining the Paperless Law Library, 43 Louisiana Bar Journal 364 (December, 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Long, Rosalee M., Harry S. Martin and Robert L. Buckwalter, Acquisitions, (Handbook, 207-328).

Martin, Harry S., III. From Ownership to Access: Standards of Quality for the Law Library of Tomorrow, 82 Law Library Journal 129-145 (1990). (ISB)

Matthews, Elizabeth W., Integrating Remote Computer File Databases Into The Collection With Bibliographic Description, 82 Law Library Journal 341 (1990) (ISB)

Middleton, Martha. The Virtual Library Looms - Stacks of Books May be a Thing of the Past, 15 National Law Journal 1 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Myers, Anne K. Acquiring Minds Want to Know: Integrating Automated Acquisitions With Other Library Functions, 83 Law Library Journal 479-491 (Summer 1991) (ISB)

Mulvihill, Marguerite E. Law Librarians Reconsider Rising Costs of Treatise Supplements - Canceling Subscriptions to Looseleaf Treatise Supplements and Reordering New Sets, Actions That Could Have a Severe Impact on Publishers, 237 Publishers Weekly 34-35 (1990) (ISB)

Pacifici, Sabrina I., CD-ROMs Still Playing Role In The Law Library; But The Medium Is Threatened By Online and Internet Services and New Advanced Video, 18 National Law Journal C10 (May 13, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Price, Kathleen and Elizabeth Evans, Increased Concerns About Obsolescence May Be Unfounded. 216 New York Law Journal S1 (July 15, 1996) (ISB RESERVE)

The Relevance of Collection Development Policies: Definition, Necessity, and Applications, 33 RQ 65-74 (1993) (ISB)

Stoppel, Kaye, Superseded Materials in the Law Library, 78 Law Library Journal 465-480 (1986). (ISB)

Strougal, Patricia G., Formal Collection Policy Needed for Development, National Law Journal (1990). (COURSEBOOK)

Svengalis, Kendall F., Cost-Effective Acquisitions: An Overview, (SPIRIT, pp. 197-217).

Thomas, Virginia C. Formulating a Federal Depository Collection Development Statement: Guidelines for Academic Law Library Survival, 11 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 111-126 (Spring/Summer 1991) (ISB RESERVE)

Todd, Kay. Low Growth Collections Pay Off - Firms Use Technology to Control the Size of Libraries, 15 National Law Journal S4 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Woxland, Thomas A. Legal Publishers - Introduction, 11 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 1 (1991). (ISB RESERVE)

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Class Session VIII: March 13, 2000
SPRING BREAK!!!!
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Class Session IX: March 20, 2000
TECHNICAL SERVICES - ORGANIZATION OF MATERIALS: Legal Cataloging and Classification; Special Formats and Processing Needs of Legal Materials: looseleafs, pocket parts, replacement parts; Special Acquisitions Issues; Serials Management.

Textbook Reading: Kehoe, Chapter 5, pp. 349-412; Chapter 6, pp. 413-431 and Chapter 9, pp. 577-614.

Required Reading:

Panella, Chapter 4, pp. 25-32

Daly, Gail M., Bibliographic Access to Legal Research Databases Reconsidered, 87 Law Library Journal 192-202 (Winter 1995). (ISB)

Readings:

Daly, Gail M. Library-Vendor Cooperation in Cataloging Legal Research Databases: The Minnesota/WESTLAW Experience. 82 Law Library Journal 331-340 (1990). (ISB)

Galligan, Sara. County Law Library Cataloging by the Minnesota State Law Library: A Ten Year Review. 86 Law Library Journal 529-540 (Summer 1994). (ISB)

Goldberg, Jolande E., Library of Congress Law Classification: The Regional Schedules, 79 Law Library Journal 67-91 (1987). (ISB)

Kelsey, Mary Jane, Managing Technological Change in Technical Services, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 5-6 (February 1988). (COURSEBOOK)

Koster, Gregory E. Introduction to Law Library Consortia: The State of the Art, 85 Law Library Journal 763 (1993) (ISB)

Koster, Gregory E. and Frank G. Houdek. Law Library Consortia: The Compleat Experience, 85 Law Library Journal 813 (1993) (ISB)

McGrath, Ellen, Cataloging Legal Databases Available Through LEXIS, 15 Cataloging & Classification Quarterly 3 (1992) (ISB)

Pinsley, L., Making the Card Catalog a More Vital Resource in the Academic Law Library, 80 Law Library Journal 447-457 (1988). (ISB)

Piper, Patricia and Cecilia Hing Ling Kwan, Cataloging and Classification (HANDBOOK, pp. 329-385).

Preservation Treatment Options for Law Libraries, 84 Law Library Journal 259 (1992). (ISB)

Simoni, Christopher., Access to Information Through Preservation and Conservation: Various Viewpoints, Conference on the Global Responsibility of Law Librarians, pp. 112-168. (Burch)

Striman, Brian, Using LCC (Library of Congress Classification) to Classify International Legal Materials: A Light-Hearted Series of Articles, 24 Technical Services Librarian 24 http://www.aallnet.org/sis/tssis/tsll/24-02/lcc-ilm.htm (December 1998).

Thomas, Joseph W., Cataloging Reform: An Overview for Academic Law Libraries, 85 Law Library Journal 99 (1993) (ISB)

Wood, Susan M., Law Library Networking, 48 Bookmark 303-308 (Summer 1990) 303-308. (COURSEBOOK)

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Class Session X: March 27, 2000
PUBLIC SERVICE ISSUES - REFERENCE - CIRCULATION

PUBLIC SERVICE ISSUES - REFERENCE - CIRCULATION : Faculty, Student, Practitioner and Pro Se Patrons; Legal Services to Prisoners; Differences Between Reference Service and Practice of Law; Special Needs of Lawyers: Speed, Confidentiality, Teaching; Computer Laboratories; CALR (computer-assisted legal research)

Textbook Readings: Kehoe, Chapter 8, pp. 493-576.

Required Readings:

Berring, Robert, How to be a Great Reference Librarian, 4 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 17-37 (1983). (COURSEBOOK)

Brown, Yvette, From the Reference Desk to the Jail House: Unauthorized Practice of Law and Librarians, 13 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 31-45 (Winter 1994). (ISB RESERVE)

Foster, Madison Jr., The Authorized Practice of Legal Reference Service, 87 Law Library Journal 203-209 (Winter 1995) (ISB)

Healey, Paul D. Chicken Little at the Reference Desk: The Myth of Librarian Liability, 87 Law Library Journal (Summer 1995): 515 - 533 (ISB RESERVE)

Heller, James S., The Imapct of Recent Litigation on Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery, 88 Law Library Journal 158-177 (Spring 1996). (ISB)

Readings:

Attanasio, John, The Research Librarian in the Educational Mission of the Law School, 81 Law Library Journal 143-151 (1989). (ISB)

Axelroth, Joan, Library Instruction in the Private Law Firm Environment, 5 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 117-176 (1985). (COURSEBOOK)

Begg, Robert, The Reference Librarian and the Pro Se Patron, 69 Law Library Journal 26-32 (1976). (ISB)

________. Editorial Virtual Library 13 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 1 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Bevan, Nick. CD-ROMS in University Law Libraries. 25 Law Librarian 21-29 (March 1994).

Blintloff, Barbara A. Introducing CD-ROMs into a Law Library: Administrative Issues and Concerns, 84 Law Library Journal 725 (1992) (ISB)

Bluh, Pamela. Striking a Balance: Document Delivery in the Nineties, 85 Law Library Journal 599-608 (1993) (ISB)

Burch, David. Access to Legal Information: Problems Facing Government Agencies, Publishers, Librarians and Information Users, Conference on the Global Responsibility of Law Librarians, pp. 13-54. (Burch)

Callinan, Ellen M., Research Protocols in Reference Service: Informal Instruction in Law Firm Libraries, 82 Law Library Journal 39-59 (1990). (ISB)

Chicco, Giuliano. Ethics and Law Librarianship: A Panel Discussion, 83 Law Library Journal 1-19 (1991). (ISB)

Chick, Cindy L. The Document Retrieval Scavenger Hunt: The Legal Researcher’s Guide to Locating Non-Legal Materials, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/features/docret.htm (October 31, 1998).

Clapp, Laurel R. Faculty Privileges and Abuses: A Librarian's Dilemna. 86 Law Library Journal 605-616 (Summer 1994) (ISB)

Cohen, Eileen B. Teaching Legal Research to a Diverse Student Body, 85 Law Library Journal 583-590 (1993). (ISB)

Craig, Edward L. Usage of Non-Legal Databases in Law Firm and Academic Law Libraries, 83 Law Library Journal 705-719 (1991). (ISB)

Crowther, Janet L. Legal Information for the Public: A Public Library Perspective, 84 Law Library Journal 559 (1992) (ISB)

Dewdney, Patricia, Joanne G. marshall and Mutawakilu A. Tiamiyu, A Comparison of Legal and Health Information Services in Public Libraries, 31 RQ 185 (1991) (ISB and (ISB RESERVE)

Dunn, Donald. Service Strategies for Non-primary Patrons in Academic Law Libraries 2 Legal Reference Service Quarterly 5-17 (1981). (COURSEBOOK)

________. Why Legal Research Skills Declined, or When Two Rights Make a Wrong, 85 Law Library Journal 49 (1993) (ISB)

Dunn, Mary Beth, Legal Information Service for the Pro Se Patron, 48 Bookmark 290-292 (Summer 1990) (COURSEBOOK and ISB)

Elias, Steve. The Unauthorized Practice of Law: A First Amendment Atrocity, Nolo News 14 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Folmsbee-Moore, Barbara, Ethical Concerns in Doing Legal Research, Law Library Resource Xchange, http://www.llrx.com/features/ethical.htm (September 1, 1997)

Folmsbee, Mark and James Quinn, Circulation Management, Desk Attendants and Limited Resources: A Challenge and an Opportunity for the New Circulation Librarian, 8 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 245-252 (1988). (COURSEBOOK)

________, James M. Murray and Nobuko Folmsbee, A Primer Concerning the Imposition of Fees for Reference and Other Services, 10 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 11-26 (1990). (COURSEBOOK)

Garner, Kathy. Lawyer-Librarians in Public Law Schools: The Ethical Conundrums of Pro Bono Activities, 84 Law Library Journal 31-66 (1993) (ISB)

Hardy, Trotter I. Project CLEAR's Paper Choice: A Hypertext System for Giving Advice About Legal Research, 82 Law Library Journal 209-237 (1990) (ISB)

________. Creating an Expert System for Legislative History Research: Project Clear's Lexpert, 85 Law Library Journal 239-273 (1993). (ISB)

Hawkinson, Karen, Secretaries & Legal Research - To Train or Not to Train, Law Library Resources Xchange, http://www.llrx.com/features/secr.htm (July 22, 1997).

Herskowitz, Susan, Lawyer-Librarians in Public Law Schools': Too Many Unanswered Questions, 85 Law Library Journal 205 (1993) (ISB)

Inselberg, Diana E. Cost Recovery of Library & Information Services: The Private Law Library Experience, 15 Canadian Law Libraries 233-236 (December 1990). (COURSEBOOK)

Jackson, Mary E. Integrating Document Delivery Services With Electronic Document Delivery Technologies, 85 Law Library Journal (1993). (ISB)

Jay, Marjorie. User Manuals for the Private Law Firm Library: Planning, Design, and Development, 83 Law Library Journal 91-108 (1991). (ISB)

Jensen, Mary Brandt. Is the Library Without Walls on a Collision Course with the 1976 Copyright Act?, 85 Law Library Journal 619-642 (1993) (ISB)

Katsh, Ethan. The Law Librarian as Paratrooper, 83 Law Library Journal 627-631 (1991) (ISB)

Kelly, Wayne P. Access to Depository Materials, 85 Law Library Journal 413-415 (1993). and Leary, Margaret. Response to Wayne P. Kelley, 85 Law Library Journal 417-418 (1993). (ISB)

Kelsh, Virginia, An Academic Microcomputer Center in the Law Library, 82 Law Library Journal 61-90 (1989). (ISB)

Klampert, Elizabeth, Business Ethics for Information Professionals, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/extras/ethics.htm (August 15, 1998).

Leary, Margaret, Supporting Faculty Research: A Direct Role for the Library, Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 1-3 (1989). (COURSEBOOK)

Leone, Gerome, Malpractice Liability of a Law Librarian, 73 Law Library Journal 44-65 (1980). (ISB)

Marke, Julius J., Prisoners’ Rights To Adequate Law Libraries, 215 New York Law Journal 5 (March 19, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Marke, Julius J. and Richard Sloane, The Office Library as a Profit Center. pp. 56-2 to 56-23, In Legal Research and Law Library Management. New York: Law Journal Seminar Press, Inc., 1992. (COURSEBOOK)

McLean, Jennifer and Lee Finks, The Unauthorized Practice of Law by Librarians, 51 North Carolina Libraries 15-17 (Spring 1993). (ISB RESERVE)

Millican, Rita and Danny P. Wallace, Research Needs in Academic Law Libraries, 84 Law Library Journal 421 (1992) (ISB)

Mongelli, William D., De-Mystifying Legal Research for Prisoners, 86 Law Library Journal 277-298 (Spring 1994). (ISB)

Pennington, Catherine and Lillian Arcuri. To Prepare Big Cases, Call on the Librarian, 210 New York Law Journal S4 (September 20, 1993). (ISB RESERVE)

Pines, Deborah, Some Inmates’ Library Privileges Curtailed, 215 New York Law Journal 1 (April 17, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Pinkowitz, Janet Rhoads, Fee-Based Services at the Columbia Law School Library, 27 Law Librarian 88-89 (June 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Protti, Maria E. Dispensing Law at the Front Lines: Ethical Dilemmas in Law Librarianship, 40 Library Trends 234-243. (ISB)

Rice, Michael, Reference Service Versus Unauthorized Legal Practice - Implications for the Canadian Reference Librarian, 10 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 41-57 (1990). (COURSEBOOK)

Roberson, G.G. Legal Research and the Democratic Process, 40 Reference Librarian 63-71 (1993). ISB)

Sanders, Mary, Reference, (Handbook, pp. 175-206).

Sanderson, Rosalie M. Developing and Implementing a System of Nonlegal Database Services in a Law School Setting 82 Law Library Journal 281-295 (1990). (ISB)

Schultz, Jon S., Prudent Investing: Maximizing Profits From the Law Library, 40 Journal of Legal Education 533-535 (December 1990). (COURSEBOOK)

Slinger, Michael J. Opening a Window of Opportunity: The Library Staff as a Meaningful and Integrated Part of the Law School Community, 83 Law Library Journal 685-704 (1991) (ISB)

Schultz, Jon S. The Faculty Services Department: Fine-Tuning the Research Engine, 83 Law Library Journal 771-775 (1991) (ISB)

Sears, Dennis S., Computer Assisted Practice System and Its Application in Support of the Reference Function Within the Law Library, 13 Legal Reference Services Quarterly 5-18 (Winter 1994). (ISB RESERVE)

Snow, Barbara J. When Goals Collide: Planning and Implementing a Restricted Access Policy at the University of Michigan Law Library, 84 Law Library Journal 383 (1992) (ISB)

Staheli, Kory D., Motivating Law Students To Develop Competent Legal Research Skills: Combating The Negative Findings of the Howland and Lewis Survey, 87 Law Library Journal 576 (Summer 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Studwell, Bobbie, Model Policies for Legal Information Service, 48 Bookmark 293-295 (Summer 1990) (COURSEBOOK)

Thompson, Jane, Teaching Research To Faculty: Accomodating Cultural and Learning-Style Differences, 88 Law Library Journal 158-177 (Spring 1996). (ISB)

Trauner, Meg, Client-based Document Delivery Services, 85 Law Library Journal 409 (1993) (ISB)

Van Hassel, Ann Wiley, Circulation, (Handbook, pp. 207-236).

Will, Linda. Resources Can Yield Revenues - Information Brokering Enables Law Firms to Sell Library Service to Others, 15 National Law Journal S4 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Zachert, Martha J. K., Qualitative Evaluation of Law School Library Services, 81 Law Library Journal 269-276 (1989). (ISB)

________. The Information Manager as Provider of Educational Services, Special Libraries 193-197 (1989) (ISB)

Assignment #3 - DUE: Public Services Policy Statement
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CLASS XI: April 3, 2000
SWALL--NO CLASS

Tour of Law Libraries in Austin
March 29, 2000 University of Texas at Austin
School of Law

Texas State Law Library

March 29-April 1, 2000 San Antonio, TX

Class Session XII: April 10, 2000
ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES: Internet Information Resources; Management of Internet Resources; Designing and Managing Intranets.

Required Readings:

Cinque, Deborah G., Internet Expertise Increases Value of Librarians: Legal Research Altered Drastically, 216 New York Law Journal S3 (July 15, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Clarke, Paul F., Evaluation of Legal Information Resources on the World Wide Web." 27 Law Librarian 183-184 (September, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Fisher, Christine, Evolving Technology and Law Library Planning, 70 St. John’s Law Review 181-187. (Winter 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Herron, John, Law Firms Can Reduce Internet Security Risks; Use Of Proxy Gateways, Packet Filters and Encryption Restricts Outsiders’ Network Access." 18 National Law Journal C6 (March 25, 1997): (ISB RESERVE)

Leibowitz, Wendy R., Cyber Librarians Tackle the Web, Reaping New Visibility and Power, National Law Journal B10 (November 25, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Pacifici, Sabrina I., Is an Intranet in Your Future?, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/features/intranet.htm (May 22, 1997); http://www.llrx.com/features/intrane2.htm (June 24, 1997); http://www.llrx.com/features/intrane3.htm (July 22, 1997)

Readings:

Baker, Brian L., Librarians Online Might Get Entangled In the Web: Its Allure as a Research Medium Could Make the Internet the Focal Point of a Librarian's Profession., 18 National Law Journal B13 (October 2, 1995) (ISB RESERVE)

Berring, Robert C., The Current State of Networked Information in the United States and Why You Should Care About It, 26 Law Librarian 246-248 (March 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Gwynne-Smith, Diane E., The Library Manager, Electronic Data Sources and Networks in the Law Firm, 26 Law Librarian 255-258 (March 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

The Internet Insert, AALL Newsletter 2-8 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Kendall, Susan, Internet Training for Faculty at a Small University, Computers in Libraries 57 (February 1994). (ISB)

Kovacs, Diane K., Barbara F. Schloman and Julie McDaniel, A Model for Planning and Providing Reference Services Using Internet Resources, 42 Library Trends 638-647 (Spring 1994). (ISB)

Legal Resources via the Internet. (ISSUES ON RESERVE ISB)

Leibowitz, Wendy R. As Firms Grow More Confident, Their Home Pages Grow Richer, 19 National Law Journal B16 (November 11, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Marke, Julius J., Librarians On The Information Superhighway, 213 New York Law Journal 5 (May 16, 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

O'Toole, Susan, Charles Knuth, and Kellee Selden-Althouse, Automated Alternatives Are Alluring: High Tech Research Tools Such as CD-ROMs and the Web Enable Librarians to Choose the Best, Fastest, or Cheapest Information Source, 18 National Law Journal B9 (October 2, 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Pacifici, Sabrina I., Research Tools for Today: New Online Technologies Have Transformed The Way Librarians Can Share and Use Information, 17 National Law Journal C1 (July 17, 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Patterson, Patricia, Firms Focus On High-Tech Retrieval; The Increasing Demand for Computer Research Skills Bodes Well For Information Specialists, 18 National Law Journal C22 (May 13, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Silvis, Gregg A. Staffing for Computing Services in Academic Law Libraries. 86 Law Library Journal 157-168 (Winter 1994) (ISB)

Stephens, Joe, Lawyers, Libraries, and Technology, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/features/lawyers.htm (March 1, 1998).

Tomaiuolo, Nicholas G. and Barbara J. Frey, Computer Database Searching and Professional Malpractice: Who Cares? (Concern of Medical and Law Librarians), 80 Bulletin of the Medical Library Association 367 (1992) (ISB)

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Class XIII:
April 17, 2000

AUTOMATING THE LAW LIBRARY: Computer and Technology Issues

Textbook Readings: Kehoe, Chapter 6, pp. 413-446 and Chapter 7, pp. 447-477.

Required Readings:

Chicco, Giuliano, Quietly, Intranets Boom, 18 National Law Journal C1 (May 13, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Daly, Gail M. Law Library Evaluation Standards: How Will We Evaluate The Virtual Library, Journal of Legal Education 61-78 (March 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Danner, Richard A. Facing The Millenium: Law Schools, Law Librarians, and Information Technology, 46 Journal of Legal Education 43-58 (March, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Giangrande, Mark, Law Schools, Libraries Look To Own Private Nets; The Boon To Academia Includes Multimedia Course Materials, Online Study Groups, and More, 18 National Law Journal C4 (May 13, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Jensen, Mary Brandt, Flexible Long-Range Computer Planning, 26 Law Librarian 539-541 (December 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Nugent, Todd P., Web-Based Intranets Aid Document Management, 18 National Law Journal C7 (May 13, 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Readings:

Adan, Adrienne, Organizational Change in Law Libraries: The Impact of Automation on Traditional Library Structure, 81 Law Library Journal 97-102 (1989). (ISB)

Axelroth, Joan. Innovations in Library Automation: Online Records, 13 New York Law Journal 17 (1991). (ISB RESERVE)

Berring, Robert C. The Electronic Library: The Electronic Future of Law Libraries. Law Librarian 24(December 1993):168-173.

Bluh, Pamela, Barcoding a Library Collection, 82 Law Library Journal 727-736 (1990). (ISB)

Danner, Richard, Big Things 86 Law Library Journal 185-190 (Spring 1994). (ISB)

Devlin, Suzanne. Moving with the Times: A Law Library's Automation Strategy, 51-56 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Drewes, Jeanne, Computers: Planning for Disaster, 81 Law Library Journal 103-116 (1989). (ISB)

Fry, Mary Anne, Automating the Firm's Library: A Team Project, 6 Legal Administrator 46 (1987). (COURSEBOOK)

Hambleton, James, Electronic Technology and the Law Firm Librarian, 81 Law Library Journal 551-554 (1989). (ISB)

Hartman, Gary. Electronic Information and Networks, in Conference on the Global Responsibility of Law Librarians, pp. 181-221. (Burch)

McCaughtry, Dorothy. Automating Your Library for Less, PLL Perspectives (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Marke, Julius J. and Sloane, Richard., The Impact of the Electronic Age on Law Librarianship - Law Library Automation, 44-1 to 44-3, 44-11 to 44-22. In Legal Research and Law Library Management. New York: Law Journal Seminar Press, Inc., 1992. (COURSEBOOK)

Martin, Peter W. The Future of Law Librarians in Changing Institutions, or the Hazards and Opportunities of New Information Technology, 83 Law Library Journal 419-428 (1991) (ISB)

Miller, Bruce Cummings. Electronic Bulletin Boards for Law Libraries, 82 Law Library Journal 737-747 (1990). (ISB)

Papermaster, Cynthia, Managing the Library Using Automation, 14 National Law Journal S10 (July 27, 1992) (ISB RESERVE)

Penzer, Erika, Electronic Bulletin Boards: Library Cum Clubhouse, 15 American Lawyer 32 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Pudlin, David B. and John P. Lavelle Jr., Now on CD: Pageless in Philadelphia, 17 National Law Journal 39 (May 29, 1995). (ISB RESERVE

Rashid, H. UTLAS: Past, Present and the Future (Supplier of Computer-Based Systems and Services to Libraries. Canadian Law Libraries 17(August 1992):85-88.

Researchers Plug In - Librarians Discuss the Use of Technology at Their Firms, National Law Journal S1 (1993) (ISB RESERVE)

Sloane, Richard, Automation in the Law Library of Today, New York Law Journal 5 (February 28, 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Taylor, Betty W., The Twenty-First Century - Technology's Impact on Academic Research and Law Libraries. (Boston, MA:G. K. Hall, 1988).(ISB RESERVE)

Terrett, Andrew, Virtual Law Firm Libraries: Just in Case v. Just in Time, 6 Computers and Law 39 (April/May 1995) (ISB RESERVE)

Williams, Leonette M., Automating With Another Library's Bibliographic Records, 86 Law Library Journal 169-175 (Winter 1994). (ISB)

Zick, Kenneth, The Impact of Automation on Small and Medium-Sized Law School Libraries, 77 Law Library Journal 36-46 (1984). (ISB)

Assignment #4: Automated System Reports - All students should be prepared to share copies of your report with your classmates and to make a presentation about the system.
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Class XIV:
April 24, 2000
PHYSICAL FACILITIES: PLANNING

PHYSICAL FACILITIES: PLANNING: Planning a new building or library move; Preservation.
Textbook Reading: Kehoe, pp. 478-492.
Required Readings:

Panella, Chapter 7, pp. 51-54.

Kauffman, S. Blair, Technology and Law Library Design, 70 St. John’s Law Review 163-179. (Winter 1996). (ISB RESERVE)

Tilevitz, Sarah Laidlaw, Reconciling Space and Access Needs in a Small Law Firm Library: A "Modest Proposal." 88 Law Library Journal 96-120 (Winter 1996). (ISB)

Readings:

Anspach, Judith and Dennis J. Stone, The Impact of Technology on Space Planning, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 6-7 (October 1986) (COURSEBOOK).

Axelroth, Joan L., Library Space Planning, 1 PLL Perspectives 21-25 (June/July 1990) (COURSEBOOK).

Benamati, Dennis C., Moving a Small - to Medium-Sized Library, Parts I-IV, 1-2 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology (May-September 1988) (COURSEBOOK).

Davies, Miriam, Disaster Management, 26 Law Librarian 406-409 (September 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Fu, Paul S., Handling Water Damage in a Law Library, 79 Law Library Journal 667-687 (1986). (ISB)

Grossman, George, Housing Books, 79 Law Library Journal 521-534 (1986). (ISB)

Hildebrandt, Bradford W. Planning the Library Environment, 204 New York Law Journal 4 (November 13, 1990). (ISB RESERVE)

Leary, Margaret A. The Case of the Disappearing Briefs: A Study in Preservation Strategy. 85 Law Library Journal 357-383 (1993). (ISB)

Margeton, Stephen G., Concept Through Construction: Mastering the Art of Law Library Design, 79 Law Library Journal 485-545 (1986). (ISB)

Marke, Julius J. and Sloane, Richard. Library Planning and Design, 34-1 to 34-19. (COURSEBOOK)

Polloni, Diana, Picking Up The Pieces - Library Disaster Management, 26 Law Librarian 409-411 (September 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Rogers, James G. III. Planning of Law Firm Libraries is in Transition, 204 New York Law Journal 39 (September 24, 1990). (ISB RESERVE)

Sloane, Richard, Mapping Out Space According to Function in Law Libraries, 213 New York Law Journal 5 (No. 73, April 18, 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

________, How To Guard Against Disaster in the Library, 212 New York Law Journal 5 (Number 75, October 18, 1994). (ISB RESERVE)

Stone, Dennis J. and Judith Anspach, New Standards for Space Planning, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology (May-September 1988) (COURSEBOOK).

Wilhelmus, David W., Law Libraries and the Americans with Disabilities Act: Making Law Libraries Accessible to the Visually Imapaired, 86 Law Library Journal 299-310 (Spring 1994). (ISB)

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Class Session XV:
May 1, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
OUTSIDE THE LAW LIBRARY:

Class Session XV: May 1, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS OUTSIDE THE LAW LIBRARY: Marketing and public relations for the library; communicating outside the library, identifying library constituencies;

Required Reading:

Panella, Chapter 7, pp. 55-58.

Wallace, Marie, The Elevator Speech -- It’s There for You, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/columns/guide18.htm (August 15, 1998).

Wenger, Larry B. and O. James Werner, Communications and Public Relations, (HANDBOOK, pp. 145-173).

National Library Week: What’s the Point?, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/columns/guide15.htm

Lawson, Jerry; Brenda Howard; and Dennis Kennedy, " A Continuing Discussion of Law Firm Marketing On the Internet - The Internet Roundtable #5, January 3, 2000. http://www.llrx.com/extras/ir5.htm

Readings:

Axelroth, Joan L., Libraries, Librarians and Lobbying, 1 PLL Perspectives 10-11 (November/December 1989). (COURSEBOOK)

Carter, Nancy Carol, Communications as a Tool of Organizational Renewal in Law Libraries, 81 Law Library Journal 221-239 (1989). (ISB)

Casey-Cohen, Lorna, Significance of Law Library Value-Added Services in the 1990's Law Firm, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/features/lorna.htm

Gruenwald, Joseph P. and Kenneth Traynor, A Marketing Plan for the Law Library, 79 Law Library Journal 93-101 (1987). (ISB)

Howland, Joan, The Manager's Role in Developing a Good Working Relationship with the Boss, 1 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology 5-6 (July/August 1987) (COURSEBOOK)

Kunsch, Kelly, Tip Jars at the Law Library Reference Desk, 86 Law Library Journal 369-372 (Spring 1994). (ISB)

Moyer, Holley M. Library Often is an Untapped Marketing Tool, 103 Los Angeles Daily Journal S15 (June 11, 1990). (ISB RESERVE)

O'Grady, Jean. Lawyer-Librarian Communication Often is Neglected, 13 National Law Journal S8 (July 22, 1991). (ISB RESERVE)

Orton, Linda Sedloff, Building Bridges Between Law Firm Managers: Technology is the Key, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/features/managers.htm (April 1, 1998).

Platt, Nina, Knowledge Management: Can It Exist In A Law Office?, Law Library Resource Xchange http://www.llrx.com/features/km.htm (January 1, 1998).

Rosen, Nathan Aaron, Library Plays Strategic Role in Marketing, 207 New York Law Journal S1 (April 20, 1992) (ISB RESERVE)

Seer, Gitelle, Librarians Can Assist Marketing Strategies, 214 New York Law Journal S1 (July 10, 1995) (ISB RESERVE)

Shimpock-Vieweg, Kathy, How to Develop a Marketing Plan for a Law Firm Library, 84 Law Library Journal 67-91 (1992). (ISB)

Simpson, Ann, Library Promotion and Marketing, 1 PLL Perspectives 10 (September/October 1989) (COURSEBOOK)

______, Promoting Your Library Through a Library Newsletter, 1 PLL Perspectives 4(November/December 1989) (COURSEBOOK).

St. Clair, Guy, The Realities of Success in Today's Law Library: The Value of Advocates, 26 Law Librarian 434-436 (September 1995). (ISB RESERVE)

Stone, Dennis J., Marketing as an Integral Part of Law Library Management, 79 Law Library Journal 103-113 (1987). (ISB)

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Class Session XVI: May 8, 2000
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Choosing a career and getting a job in law librarianship.
COURSE WRAP-UP: PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH REPORTS
LEGAL INFORMATION SERVICES IN ACTION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM THE FIELD: A Panel of Law Librarians from various types of Law Libraries in the Dallas Metroplex will be present to answer your questions about the profession, job searching, further training, and what to expect on the job.

Readings:

Axelroth, Joan L., Getting a Job: The Resume, 3 PLL Perspectives 16-19 (February/March 1992) (COURSEBOOK).

________, Getting a Job: The Interview, 3 PLL Perspectives 9-13 (April/May 1992) (COURSEBOOK).

Ballard, Rhea A. L., The Neophyte's Guide to Nirvana - Guide for Law Librarians Entering Their First Professional Position, 12 Legal Reference Service Quarterly 79-86 (Winter 1993) (ISB Reserve)

Callinan, Ellen M., Moving Up Without Moving: Facing the Challenges of a New Role, Parts I - II, 4 Trends in Law Library Management and Technology (September-October 1990) (COURSEBOOK).

Houdek, Frank G., Career Development in Law Librarianship; Thoughts on the Occasion of Becoming a Law Library Director, (SPIRIT, pp. 83-96).

Jones, Michael D., Job Search Strategies, the Challenge of a Law Librarian, 1 PLL Perspectives 28-29 (April/May 1990) (COURSEBOOK)

COURSE WRAP-UP: PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH REPORTS
Assignment Due : Research Papers - Due in the Instructor's Office on May 12, 2000, by 5:00 p.m.
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