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.

  • Sample prizes, 3 reusable canvas bags with various Halloween decorations.

    Happy Halloween from the Law Library Staff!

    It’s a season of spooky spells, find some time to rest your weary skeleton. There are many haunts and hollows in New England. Roger Williams Zoo offers a jack-o-lantern walk, or you can tour Lizzie

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    Law School Mental Health Day

    In the spirit of personal well-being and global mental health, the American Bar Association has joined the World Health Organization in recognizing October 10th as a day for mental health

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    Doing a Directed Research Paper? These Tips are for YOU!

    To graduate from RWU Law, each student must complete the school’s writing requirement “under the direct supervision of a professor or director of an institute” during which the student “must write an

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    Renovate and Innovate!

    Welcome back! We want to make the library as usable as a space as possible for you. We always try to find new ways to improve our spaces and provide innovative services. Here are some changes this

  • RESEARCHFEST

    ResearchFest: There’s something for everyone

    What do study aid libraries, online newspapers, legislative history collections, and streaming movies have in common? They are all among the resources being showcased at this year’s ResearchFest! Join

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    Welcome (Back) Law Students!

    The RWU Law Library staff would like to welcome all our Law School Students! We are excited to get to know the 1L students as you begin your law school journey. We are anxious to welcome back the 2L

  • Celebrating the Achievements of the Class of 2024 with a doctoral tam.

    Celebrating the Class of 2024

    The library staff will join the RWU Law faculty and staff tomorrow in celebration of you, the class of 2024. Your time here has not gone unnoticed. You came to the library early and often to study

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    Exam Time Stress & Wellness

    Final exams are upon us again at RWU Law. It can be an extremely challenging time for law students. The Law Library has several suggestions that can help you reduce your stress levels; we also offer a

  • 3 classic race cars with the words "Ready...Set...Library"

    National Library Week

    Get your racing outfit on as we celebrate a beloved part of our law school this week, the library. Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) announces a week in the spring to celebrate