Abstract
In "The Hunger Games," James S. Heller draws a parallel between the dystopian world of Suzanne Collins' novel and the contemporary landscape of legal information access. The paper critiques the consolidation of legal publishers and the ensuing monopolistic control over essential legal resources. Heller illustrates this through a satirical lens, envisioning a scenario where legal researchers are pitted against one another in a competition reminiscent of the Hunger Games, forced to navigate the complexities of a system governed by restrictive licensing agreements. As digital formats increasingly dominate and traditional print resources wane, the author argues for a reevaluation of the relationship between librarians and information vendors, advocating for collaboration that promotes equitable access to legal knowledge. Heller warns that as the post-print era approaches, the future of legal information could become a battleground, necessitating urgent dialogue among stakeholders to safeguard the integrity and accessibility of legal resources.
Document Type
Article
Publication Information
Law Technology News 11-13 (June 2012)
Repository Citation
Heller, James S., "The Hunger Games" (2012). Library Staff Publications. 79.
https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/libpubs/79