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NBC PROFILE - SUMMER 2005
Upcoming Events at the DOI Library |
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Below is a list of upcoming events and activities at the Department of the Interior Library. Dates and times may be subject to change. For the latest schedules and more information about each of these programs, please check the DOI Library's web site at http://library.doi.gov, or contact the Library's reference desk by phone at 202-208-5815 or e-mail at library@nbc.gov.
Park Ranger Speaker Series
The Department of the Interior Library hosts a monthly speaker series program focusing on the background and history of sites of interest in the National Mall area of Washington, DC. The 45-minute programs, presented by National Park Service Rangers, are held in the training room of the DOI Library.
DOI Library Training Sessions
The Department of the Interior Library hosts regular training sessions for U.S. Department of the Interior employees. Because of limited space, each training session is limited to a maximum of ten people. Please RSVP by e-mail at library@nbc.gov at least one week before the program if you are interested in attending any of the sessions listed below.
Introduction to LexisNexis
Wednesday, September 28, 2005, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For the beginner (or as a refresher), learn how to access the Lexis-Nexis online legal database via the World Wide Web. Researchers will be taught basic search techniques used to obtain supporting caselaw, statutes, and administrative materials, as well as how to validate research using the Shepard's citator service. This program will be conducted by Lexis-Nexis trainers.
Federal Legislative History Research in Westlaw
Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn to use the Westlaw online legal database to track a legislative history, including determining the legislative intent, interpretation, and construction of a proposed bill or law. Attendees will learn how to use Westlaw to locate bills, session laws, statutes, current and pending regulations, and other documentation needed to piece together a full legislative history. This class will be conducted by Westlaw trainers.
Searching Through the Invisible Web
Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Internet offers a vast amount of information; however what the average user accesses is just a smidge of what is available! Information presented in this session will include trends in searching difficult-to-find information, plus hints and suggestions for improving search results for hidden and deep Web material. Discover information that most have been missing on the Web. This class will be presented by a DOI Librarian.
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