[Prodev] Private Law School Libraries & Prisoners

[Ann Hemmens]

The AALL SR-SIS recently updated the print Directory of Law Libraries
Offering Services to Prisoners in a free online format. The searchable
database, Law Libraries Serving Prisoners, is found at
http://weblaw.barry.edu/llsp/. The entry for each library contains mailing
address, county, website address (if available), description of patrons
served, description of services provided, photocopy costs, and any special
requirements or limits.

Although there is no easy way to search for private law libraries, you
could see what the included libraries are charging (as of the last
update) for photocopies. The database is searchable by library name, city,
county, or, state.

Any feedback on the format of the website is appreciated - please email me
with comments or suggestions.

Ann Hemmens

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Ann Hemmens
Reference Librarian
University of Washington
Gallagher Law Library
1100 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98105
(206)543-7672
hemmens@u.washington.edu
http://lib.law.washington.edu

On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, Marcie Bierlein wrote:

> Hi all!  Are any of you out there working in private law school libraries where
> you receive and respond to requests from prisoners.  If so, how do you handle
> these requests?  If you send out copies of requested materials, what do you
> charge and is that charge the same as what you charge law firms?  We are the
> only law school in our small state and, therefore, sometimes receive requests
> from prisoners -- although they average only about 20 per year.  We charge the
> same amount to anyone requesting our services.  Thanks!
> 
> Marcie Bierlein
> Reference/State Documents Librarian
> Legal Information Center
> Widener University School of Law
> Wilmington, DE  19803
> 302-477-2044
> 
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