Category Archives: Current Events

Resource Spotlight: HeinOnline’s Gun Regulation and Legislation in America Database

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

by Tarica LaBossiere  After a racially charged mass shooting in New Zealand made headlines last week, the debate surrounding gun control legislation and reform has once again risen to the forefront of the U.S. agenda. The U.S. is a known … Continue reading →

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Internet Librarian 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

There is a conference for librarians that I have just learned of: Internet Librarian 2018. As law librarians, it behooves us to keep abreast of technological advances. I am always looking for different tech conferences that do not specifically revolve … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Torn Presidential Record and the Future of Its Library

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

by Brandon Wright Adler I have broached this topic before; but, it seems more important than ever to again highlight that one of the most important functions of a librarian is helping to provide access to information. We cannot provide … Continue reading →

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How Do You Prepare For This?

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

by Christine Anne George The first time it happened, I was a 1L. The University had just instituted an emergency alert system, but our classroom was in the basement and I didn’t have cell service. My friend, who suspected he … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Check

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

by Christine Anne George When the Time’s Up movement began last month, I wondered how long it would take to reach library-land. I tracked the growing number of individuals and professions that were called out, growing more fatigued with each … Continue reading →

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How to Be a Law Librarian

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

Law librarianship is truly whatever you wish to make of it. Continue reading →

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Assistance for Libraries, Librarians, (and others) Impacted by Recent Natural Disasters

Posted on October 19, 2017 by

by Brandon Wright Adler In the aftermath of Hurricane’s Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and even the current wildfires of Northern California, some of us may be wondering if there is any way that we can assist those in need. Particularly … Continue reading →

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