Libraries today are determined to meet the expanding needs of their patrons by keeping their services and book collections up-to-date with the rapidly growing technological advances. Many have adapted to the innovative changes seamlessly by integrating new technology trends such as: (1) purchasing more ebook titles; (2) using social media sites…

As with many other libraries in the U.S., the Rutgers University Law Library-Newark (RULLN), where the author works as digital services librarian, offers VHS tapes and CDs to its patrons. In 2006, some faculty members asked if their lectures could be posted online with protection so that only authorized users of the university's NetID system could…

Jenkins Law Library is the oldest law library in America, and has a reputation for offering great content not only to local attorneys, but also to the entire legal research community. In this article, the author, who is Web manager at Jenkins, describes the development of an automated process by which research links can be added to the database so…

Lists legal information on CD-ROM covering statute law; regulations; rules, procedures, practice guides; case law; digests and reporters; and forms. Discusses multimedia law materials, online searching, the Internet, access, copyright, and intellectual property issues. Provides addresses, phone numbers, and World Wide Web sites of organizations…

Describes the development of a Web-based union catalog for the New England Law Library Consortium (NELLCO) called DOM (Dom's Online Catalogs). Discusses early use of CD-ROMs; problems with using MARC records; search strategies; code samples; response time; and cost effectiveness. (LRW)

Argues that information professionals should market services to ensure success for their libraries. Describes marketing strategies used by the University of Kentucky College of Law Library to promote electronic library services: CD-ROM placement, CD-ROM and Internet workshops, instruction guides, faculty Web pages, online tours, electronic mail,…