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Electronic Resources in Commercial Law Firms: a Review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 September 2014

Samuel Wiggins
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Abstract

In this paper Samuel Wiggins uses the results of a survey undertaken by the author in 2011 as a way to contemplate both current and future issues for the legal information sector. The survey results act as a point of reflection for four key areas challenging the profession; relationships between lawyers and librarians, changing budgets, the nature of enquiries, and job roles. The article concludes by reminding the reader of the importance of reflection on their work, as well as highlighting areas where law librarians might strengthen their position within their firm.

Keywords

online serviceselectronic resourceslaw firm librarianslaw firm librariessurveys
Type
Technologies and E-Resources
Information
Legal Information Management , Volume 14 , Issue 3 , September 2014 , pp. 188 - 193
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s) 2014. Published by British and Irish Association of Law Librarians 

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