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How creative is your legal research instruction?
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a law librarian colleague who is developing a new class. It is similar in scope to a class I have taught several times, and I was glad to forward my lectures, … Continue reading
Cool Teaching Tools
I recently attended the Mid-America Association of Law Libraries (MAALL) Annual Meeting. As at most law library conferences these days, there was a program on cool technology tools that we could use in the office and classroom. Here are some … Continue reading
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Researching Across the Law School Curriculum
Law schools generally require two or three research & writing courses before graduation. Some law students will actively seek electives that provide additional training with a research component, but many students shy away from these courses. With the limited curriculum … Continue reading
Extended Deadline – RIPS Teach-In Kit Contributions
The RIPS Teach-In Kit Committee has extended the deadline for RIPS Teach-In Kit submissions to Friday, Feb. 21. Help create a valuable Kit by submitting your instruction materials today. Details are below. Help Take Legal Research Instruction to the Next Level … Continue reading
Powerpoints, Screenshots and Legal Research Training as a Team
This has been a really busy semester already and we are only four weeks in. I have been in charge of contacting the faculty, offering research training in the Legal Writing and Upper Level Writing Requirement Courses and then scheduling … Continue reading
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