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“I can’t remotely use this law journal”: Technology (and reference interviewing) in the Law Library

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In the good old days (uh, maybe not so good), this statement meant something very different from what it means today. In fact, it could be a test of how reference desk-qualified you are. Those library staffers who don’t see both meanings need some retraining.

“I can’t remotely use x law journal?”

Speaking of seeing “both (all!) meanings,” don’t forget these classics: Old Woman or Young Woman or the Vase or Face.

And Mona, from the Exploratorium online collection.

And always this brilliant, pleasing, timeless, and hilarious radio drama: Who’s On First?

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