Basic Legal Research on the Internet, Ken Strutin, LLRX (Jun 24)
"This article explores the corner of the Internet landscape that concentrates on legal research. For the most part, these databases and search tools are free, although some might require a library card. Essentially, this is a short list of "go to" sites that most researchers will find useful. Before delving in, it might be worthwhile to examine a few time tested research concepts for the Internet age."
Provides a general research process, and names key primary sources for US legal research. Under secondary resources, author lists Google Scholar, Wayback Machine, and WorldCat.
WorldCat description reminds us that WorldCat is a rich resource for everyone.
""WorldCat connects you to the collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide." What is WorldCat? "You can search for popular books, music CDs and videos—all of the physical items you're used to getting from libraries. You can also discover many new kinds of digital content, such as downloadable audiobooks. You may also find article citations with links to their full text; authoritative research materials, such as documents and photos of local or historic significance; and digital versions of rare items that aren't available to the public. Because WorldCat libraries serve diverse communities in dozens of countries, resources are available in many languages.""
Posted by Gwen at July 6, 2010 01:13 PM