Outsourced law library serves as a wake-up call; librarians who fail to show how they contribute to the bottom line may find themselves shelved
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Baker & McKenzie's recent decision to outsource its entire law library department shows that law librarians are no longer immune to bottom-line pressures to cut costs and boost efficiency. Outsourcing does have many benefits, including flexible service levels, reduced management and associated overhead, and more. However, it is difficult to quantify the many benefits a good, on-staff law librarian can bring. These include a well-organized library, interlibrary loans, and deep knowledge of the library's strengths and weaknesses.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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Librarians seek to update image
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Many library users have a dated image of law librarians and libraries. Because librarians can teach patrons some of their skills, it can lead to the mistaken impression that librarians are not professionals. All libraries face the problem of limited resources. Library space is also in scarce supply and, in view of the growing number of new publications and published decisions, this is unlikely to change. Technology may help with space problems, but librarians' responsibilities increase along with increased technology.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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Publishers, librarians at odds; but communication can bridge the gap between the two groups
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An improvement in communication between law librarians and publishers would make life easier for all. Publishers' invoicing is one of the areas which creates problems. In order to expedite processing, invoices should have numbers and greater clarity about which purchase they pertain to and how much is owed. Publishers should not bypass law librarians when communicating with a law firm. Librarians are the firm employees most conversant with information needs and should be the point of contact.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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