Library Blog

The weekly library blog contains news, research resources, and information about library events. To view archived copies of library newsletters and blogs from 1996 to present, visit Docs@RWU.

Interlibrary Loan: What People Think I Do vs. What I Actually Do
April 8, 2022
Have you seen that meme/graphic widely shared on the internet which depicts what other people think of your profession as opposed to what you do all day long? This year we will be featuring content on
National Library Week!
April 1, 2022
National Library Week is upon us! It is a time to celebrate the people who work in libraries and what libraries offer. This year we celebrate from Monday April 4 to Friday April 8. Library social
Hip Hop and the Law: An Event and Display
March 28, 2022
Where is the intersection of hip hop and the law? It depends on who you ask. Some might say that there is an intersection of hip hop with criminal and evidence law. Some point out there is an
Researching Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
March 25, 2022
On February 25, President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court of the United States. Last week, the RWU Law Library published a blog post on researching Supreme Court
Researching the Supreme Court: Nominations and Data
March 18, 2022
Supreme Court Research is incredibly varied, and the sources are plentiful, so the Legal Beagle suggested we introduce you to resources on two specific aspects of the Supreme Court: nominations and
The Path of a (New) Book: What People Think We Do vs. What We Actually Do
March 10, 2022
We are not sure what misconceptions people might have about the how library materials get to the shelves, but it is a complex process that we sometimes must complete in a matter of hours to get the
Women in Law Leadership: Esther Clark, A Leader Remembered
March 4, 2022
The RWU Law annual Women in Law Leadership Lecture is almost here. We can look forward to the speaker, Amy Barasch, reflecting on a thought-provoking topic. The winners of the Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Use Google Scholar to Complement Your Database Searches
February 25, 2022
Ever have trouble finding an article on point in your favorite database? Why not try Google Scholar? In 2014 it was estimated that Google Scholar indexed 87% of all scholarly articles available on the
Access Services: What People Think I Do vs. What I Actually Do
February 18, 2022
Following our trend of exploring what people think library employees do vs. what we actually do, today we are exploring access services! Access services is the first touch point that patrons usually
Musings on Casino Night and Gambling Laws
February 11, 2022
When the theme for the 28th Annual RWU Law Barrister’s Ball was announced as a "Casino Night," the creative juices of the Legal Beagle started flowing. The possibilities were endless for blog posts