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Monthly Archives: July 2004

9/11 Commission Report Tops Reader Lists

The New York Times reports that sales of the 9/11 Commission’s 567 page report, released on July 22, have reached 350,000 copies, and the authorized publisher of the book anticipates printing several hundred thousand additional copies. See also this San Francisco Chronicle article that states that 800,000 plus print copies of the report have been… Continue Reading

Guide to Natural Resources Links for Legal Researchers

The NaturalResources WebLinks page, sponsored by the University of Denver College of Law, includes links to: primary legislation and secondary resources specific to individual countries, resources organized by major topics, newsletters, journals and other legal publications, legislative resources by topic or geographic area, treaties, reference materials, organizations and associations, and comprehensive sites. A valuable addition… Continue Reading

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Gumshoe Librarian: “Where in the World Is…” A Bibliography of Recommended Websites for Global Research Issues Search Engine Comparison Chart Social Software in the Library Document Product” Strategy: Optimizing Precedent Investment for Higher Profits and Better Service Enter the World of the “Wiki” CRS Reports – Updated Law Firm Marketing: Microsites Help Law Firms Concentrate… Continue Reading

Archivist of the U.S. Forced to Resign?

The Washington Post reported that the Archivist of the United States John Carlin, appointed in 1995 by President Clinton, resigned under pressure, subsequent to a telephone call from White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales. Mr Carlin has spearheaded NARAs Electronic Records Archives Program. “NARA appraises, manages, stores, and declassifies classified government records.” On July 22, the… Continue Reading