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The RIPS Law Librarian Blog is published by the Research, Instruction, and Patron Services Special Interest Section (RIPS-SIS) of the American Association of Law Libraries. All opinions expressed in the posts herein are those of the individual author and do not represent the opinions of RIPS-SIS or AALL.
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No…Nope…Still No…
By Christine Anne George Not that long ago I participated in a workshop that brought together historians and archivists. While it was a very interesting exchange, there was one thing that was abundantly clear—the historians had a bit of resentment … Continue reading
The Limit Does Not Exist
By Christine Anne George Monday was Mean Girls Day (the date was chosen due to a particular scene in the movie). Among the many things Mean Girls has gifted us is a particular line that, from time to time, applies to … Continue reading
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Information Anxiety
Information overload or anxiety is a concept that we, as librarians, have to overcome on a daily basis. What exactly is information anxiety? From a librarian’s point of view, the term can refer to our users feeling overwhelmed by information. … Continue reading
