Category Archives: Current Events

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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Law Library Security – How Safe Are We?

Posted on September 12, 2017 by

by Emily Donnellan Following the tragic library shooting in New Mexico, library security has been on my mind. It’s not something I think about often. My primary responsibility is to patrons, but after a tense interaction, I’m left thinking that … Continue reading →

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Bad Research or Competing Philosophies of Statutory Interpretation: Sally Yates vs. Ted Cruz

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

by Margaret Ambrose Last Monday, on May 8th, 2017, former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates squared off with Texas Senator Ted Cruz about her decision not to enforce President Trump’s initial attempt at a travel ban. This tense exchange was … Continue reading →

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