As the
availability of online legal materials increases, it can be difficult to know
where to start and which sites are the most valuable. Legal websites vary
drastically in terms of materials collected, scope of coverage and search
options. Some are good for finding legal commentary, while others focus on
primary law or practical legal materials.
This free, hour-long webinar
will teach you to utilize the most efficient free internet legal resources
whether you are new to research or a veteran legal researcher. The webinar
will also guide you to the most practical free legal materials on the web and demonstrate
how to use them effectively.
The
webinar presenter is Ms. Kirstin
Nelson, J.D. Ms. Nelson is a Law Librarian at the National Agricultural
Library in Beltsville, Maryland. Kirstin received a B.S in Social Sciences from
the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Master of Library Science at the University
of Missouri-Columbia and J.D. at University of Baltimore. In addition to her
work at the library, she teaches Advanced Legal Research at University of
Maryland School of Law. Ms. Nelson previously worked at University of Maryland
Law Library and as a Research Librarian at several national law firms,
including DLA Piper, Steptoe & Johnson, and Blank Rome.
No pre-registration is
required and this webinar is offered free of charge, but limited to the first
100 registrants. To enter the webinar on January 20, simply click here shortly before the webinar begins. We
recommend testing your computer for software compatibility prior to the webinar
by clicking here.
(Photo courtesy Kevin Quinn, extension video specialist)
(Photo courtesy Kevin Quinn, extension video specialist)
