LLRX.com update for August 1, 2000

[Cindy Chick]

New on LLRX.com ( http://www.llrx.com ) for August 1, 2000

Investing In Technology, Part II
John Hokkanen strongly presents the position that among the requirements to
successfully leverage technology in law firms are: a calculated network
analysis, clarity about market goals, a CIO whose sole focus is technology
strategy alignment, and the effective use of technology professionals. 

Rethinking Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis Training
June Liebert, an expert online trainer, reviews the Tarlton Law Library's
successful development and implementation of a new generation CALR training
program. 

A Guide to the UK Legal System
Sarah Carter, Law Librarian at the University of Kent, contributes an
impressively documented guide to online, Web, and hard copy resources essential
to conducting research on UK law and legislation. 

Doing Legal Research in Canada: Update
Ted Tjaden has updated his terrific guide with numerous additions, changes for
some Web site addresses, as well as some deletions. 

CongressLine: Security and Trust in Cyberspace, Carnivore and R.I.P.
Carol Morrissey reports on the delicate legislative and regulatory balancing
act the U.S. and UK governments are undertaking in regard to the high profile
issues of privacy and security on the Web. 

Web Critic: Fair Warning of Web Site Content
Kathy Biehl critiques design flaws in many important legal web sites that force
users to hunt for critical information, and also highlights the importance of
site maps. 

Guide on the Side - Flip Charts: Low Tech Powerhouses
Marie Wallace describes why and how the good old fashion flip chart works
better than anything else in the presenter's toolbox. 

Margaret Berkland's Latest Links (http://www.llrx.com/links/index.htm)
include: 
California Local Codes and Charters; Free access to full-text of articles
published in 350+ magazines and journals; A site that includes materials for
developing tutorials for any type of library; A site for research librarians
that provides freely searchable citation databases, funding information,
relevant journals, statistics and statistical methods, useful research tools,
current awareness sources, and a discussion board; A site that provides access
to a wealth of valuable information on telecommuting; A site that claims to
provide "everything you need to know about dealing with privacy on your site,
plus news, resources and more" for web publishers.

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