loading a model from within a custom library or helper file

[eluser]gtech[/eluser]
I suppose you could do it by getting the CI instance

Code:

$CI =& get_instance();
  $CI->load->model('whatever');

but not sure if its a good idea because libraries are supposed to reusable, and I personally don't think its 'normal' that they should be reliant on models or helpers being in place... however if it works for you.