Brett Burney reviews the top end choice of veteran travelers who tote their laptops everywhere and need a flexible, comfortable and versatile bag with all the bells and whistles.
The 2005 New York Chocolate Show offered Kathy Biehl the chance to discover some divine products from a range of American chocolatiers. She also shares a unique treat she received as a holiday gift, and continues her thread about sharing recipes and ingredients.
Scott A. Hodes comments on the role of Chief FOIA Officers, a position recently mandated for all agencies by Executive Order 13392.
Paul Jenks discusses the primary method by which Members of Congress and Senators deliver the bacon home to their constituents.
Conrad J. Jacoby addresses the standards for the admissibility of electronic evidence, which as he documents, remain unsettled and open to significant variation.
Peggy Garvin reviews the new and improved search engine for finding what you need on U.S. government sites. She highlights the best new features of FirstGov search, and provides screens shots to illustrate her points.
Connie Crosby relates the experiences of several colleagues whose career development paths led to opportunities to work in libraries abroad, and on projects that they may not have otherwise considered. Their stories highlight creative ways to develop professional credentials as well as to expand personal horizons.
Notes from the Technology Trenches By Elizabeth H. Klampert
Elizabeth H. Klampert was formerly a litigator for five years, specializing in professional liability litigation. Before attending law school, she was a corporate librarian for twelve years, holding management positions in libraries in a number of large organizations, including Rainier National Bank in Seattle, Deloitte & Touche, and Merrill Lynch, both in New York. She received both her BA in English and MLS from the University of Washington in Seattle. She received her JD at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York.
ResearchWire Flashback! Employing Traditional Research Techniques on the Web
By Genie Tyburski
CongressLine The Congressional Electronic Coming of Age by Carol M. Morrissey
Carol M. Morrissey has been the Legislative Specialist for the Washington, D. C. office of Chicago’s Sidley & Austin for 11 years. She is a lawyer and legislative expert who has also authored a Congressional update column for the last 4 years.
(Posted November 18, 1996; Archived December 5, 1996)