Donna--
Don't laugh, but when I'm not sure I've covered all the bases on a
research project, I check my notes from library school. Where I can't
seem to let go is on the 'Net.
After exhausting the _Federal Yellowbook_, my next choice is _Directory of
Special Libraries_. More often than not, the librarians understand the
organization of their agency, and if they don't have the info in their
collection, they can refer me to the individual who does.
Kay Collins, Head Librarian, US Railroad Retirement Board
Chicago
On Thu, 31 Aug 1995, Donna Heroy wrote:
> Thanks to all who verified that my message got through. I am still not
> getting lawlib mail yet, but am working on it.
>
> My question today for those who have not gone away for the last holiday
> of the summer is some help with our #2 issue of the Research Advisor:
> Information Solutions for Today's Legal Professionals.
>
> We have a Q&A section where we answer questions about research
> strategies. We try to highlight little known tools and sources. Keep
> in mind that RA is geared toward the researcher, associate, library
> staff etc.
>
> The questions to be answered in this issue are as follows. If you can
> make a suggestion that we use, we will send you 5 free copies of issue
> #2 and a book of your choice from our "give-away" book list.
>
> Question #1: When working on a research project I am never quite
> sure when to stop. How do I know that I covered all the bases?
>
> Question #2: When dealing with an area of law that involves a
> federal agency, what sources will help me know who to call for
> questions that I might have?
> [We already know about Congressional Quarterly's Federal Regulatory
> Directory and Washington Information Directory]
>
> We still have copies of issue #1 which we are happy to send [gratis] to
> law schools. The cover interview is with a lawyer who practices
> customs law. He discusses the sources that are the most helpful to him
> and why. Plus information on ABA's WWW site and Lexis Counsel
> Connect's LAWLinks.
>
> Many thanks,
> Donna Heroy
> Editor, Research Advisor
>
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