Law Librarianship Practice - by Ellyssa Kroski (Hardcover)

About the Book

This ground-breaking new legal librarianship book serves as an invaluable resource for practicing law librarians who want to be at the forefront of information technology and law libraries.

Book Synopsis

This ground-breaking new legal librarianship book serves as an invaluable resource for practicing law librarians who want to be at the forefront of information technology and law libraries.

Law librarianship is a constantly evolving field that has seen major shifts in practice over the past several years including the post-pandemic trend towards remote and hybrid work, the increased prominence of virtual services, the outsourcing of library staff, burgeoning cybersecurity risks, and the advent of generative AI. Law librarians have adroitly adapted to all of these changes and have once again proven their resilience.

Law Librarianship Practice is a cutting-edge book that provides insights into the latest emerging trends and technologies in academic, government, and law firm librarianship. This book offers guidance from forward-thinking library leaders on how they are tackling the challenges of law librarianship today, including managing remote workforces, negotiating with vendors, navigating outsourcing services, planning for emergencies, riding out law firm mergers, succession planning, and more. Experts working in the field provide practical applications of new technologies and opportunities, such as how librarians are conducting AI-informed competitive intelligence, using big data for decision-making, and what's happening in artificial intelligence. The book also covers innovative initiatives in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Access to Justice, and more.

Law Librarianship Practice serves as a comprehensive manual of modern-day law library practices, providing invaluable resources for law librarians. Readers will gain inspiration from nearly thirty chapters contributed by distinguished academic, government, and law firm librarians as well as library consultants who share their experience along with a combination of researched data, contract excerpts, surveys, and other real-world intelligence.

Divided into three segments, readers will be led through twenty-eight chapters in the areas of Law Library Management, Law Library Technologies, and Law Library Challenges and Opportunities.

Review Quotes

"Law Librarianship Practice, edited by Ellyssa Kroski, brings together an impressive group of contributors from across the law library profession. These authors are recognized leaders and innovators who are helping to shape the future of legal information management. The collection is notable not only for the range of topics it covers, but also for its strong focus on business skills, strategic thinking, and future-oriented leadership. Each chapter highlights how law librarians contribute meaningfully to their organizations by driving value and adapting to change.
This is essential reading for law librarians who understand that their responsibilities extend well beyond traditional legal information work. It is a resource for professionals committed to managing legal information and technology in a comprehensive way, and who are ready to take on the challenges facing the legal industry. Whether working in a law firm, government agency, or academic institution, readers will find practical guidance and strategic insight throughout this volume." --Greg Lambert, Chief Knowledge Services Officer, Jackson Walker LLP

About the Author

Ellyssa Valenti Kroski is the Director of Innovation & Engagement at the New York Law Institute and an award-winning editor and author of 77 books, showcasing her vast expertise in the library and information science field. As an adjunct faculty member at San Jose State University and a celebrated international conference speaker, Kroski is known for her insights into innovation and technology within librarianship. Her contributions extend beyond her leadership roles, influencing both the academic and professional spheres. Discover more about her work at http: //www.amazon.com/author/ellyssa, where her publications reflect her dedication to advancing the library profession.