The Law School Librarian's Role as an Educator

Download or read book The Law School Librarian's Role as an Educator written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Law School Librarians Role as an Educator is an authoritative, insiders perspective on key strategies for teaching successful legal research skills and fostering the transition from law school to law firm. Featuring library directors and managers representing some of the nations top law schools, these experts guide the reader through maximizing legal research, evaluating library resources, managing staff, and meeting law school expectations. These top librarians give tips on harnessing student/faculty relationships, navigating new legal materials, managing the library budget, and monitoring student progress. Finally, these leaders offer advice for addressing challenges, responding to change, and implementing new technologies. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside the minds of some of the leading information managers of today, as these experienced law school librarians offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving profession.