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.

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    Find Your Joy: Library Week

    Dearest Gentle Reader, Welcome to another season of Library Week! From Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17, celebrate all the resources and staff that make your library the diamond of the school. It

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    Are you an AI Hotshot?

    The Legal Beagle has briefly discussed using artificial intelligence responsibly in a previous post, and the Student Handbook covers its use in law school work, but how do you learn what’s “under the

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    Alternative Spring Break (ASB)

    As we grapple with unseasonably cold temperatures and the remnants of Snowmageddon 2026, it seems difficult to accept that spring break is right around the corner. Yet, in a couple of weeks, you’ll be

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    Free Legal Resources

    As the middle of the semester approaches and the cold winter breeze lingers, it's the perfect time to grab a blanket and cozy up at your computer to enhance your legal research skills. While you may

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    We’ve Caught the Love Bug

    Happy Valentine’s Day! We understand that, as both law students and lawyers, it is hard to set aside time for love. Finding or maintaining relationships (of any kind, really) in this profession can be

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    Researching Private International Law

    Private International Law is the body of law that governs relationships between private individuals and entities across national borders. Its central concern is “choice of law” or the determination of

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    A New Semester Begins and the Library is Here to Help

    A belated Happy New Year, and welcome back for the spring semester! We hope you enjoyed the extra time off and that you recharged your spirit for this semester. By the time this blog post goes live

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    Exam Season Survival Guide: Exam Study Aids

    As the temperature continues to drop and final exams season approaches, it is a great time to take advantage of the study aids, eBooks, and other valuable resources that the library has to offer. I

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    Happy Halloween!

    Happy Halloween from the Law Library! We hope between classes and homework you are finding some spooky time for yourself. The Mental Health Club is painting pumpkins, and your Law Librarians are