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.

Week in the Law Library Life: Jessica Silvia, Faculty & Digital Services Assistant
February 21, 2025
My work weeks can vary greatly. I always have a to do list, but sometimes, as soon as my day starts, I know many items on this list (if any) will not get done. Some weeks, I do a lot of administrative
Week in the Law Library Life: Dean Ortiz
February 7, 2025
This week, we start a new blog series, Week in the Law Library Life. While you may know some of the full-time library staff members, 8 in total, you may wonder what exactly we do in the library. Some
Getting Started with ILR—International Legal Research
January 24, 2025
ILR can be a daunting prospect for anyone but especially for those new to research in the area. Give these tried-and-true strategies a try when getting started. Find a Guide. As mentioned in the Legal
Welcome Back!
January 10, 2025
Happy New Year and welcome back to a new semester! Ready to start fresh in the Spring semester? Don’t forget, there are many ways in which the RWU School of Law Library can help you have a successful
End of Semester Reminders
November 22, 2024
This time of year, is often associated with gratitude and peace. For higher education students, this time of year is often associated with stress and finals. It can be an extremely challenging time
Boost Your Law School Study Game with RWU Law Library’s Study Aids!
November 8, 2024
Whether you’re a 1L trying to get a grip on civil procedure or an upper-level student reviewing for exams, the RWU Law Library is here to support you every step of the way. Let’s dive into the
Happy Halloween from the Law Library Staff!
October 25, 2024
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
Law School Mental Health Day
October 11, 2024
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
Doing a Directed Research Paper? These Tips are for YOU!
September 26, 2024
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
Renovate and Innovate!
September 13, 2024
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