Meet the Law Library Staff! - Artie Berns

This week we have a new feature in the blog. We are introducing the RWU Law Library staff (aka the humans behind the Legal Beagle).

Let us introduce Artie Berns!

Artie is brand new to our library. He just started here in July. Here are some fun facts about him for our readers:

1. What is your title?
Assistant Law Librarian, Collection Services 

2. Can you explain to our readers what you do using non-librarian terms?
I am responsible for selecting what materials we put in our library collection based on the current research interests of our faculty and the needs of our students. Also, I oversee most of the online resources of the law library in addition to answering questions from our patrons.

3. What is your favorite book?
My favorite books include Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut, Anathem by Neal Stephenson, and Ringworld by Larry Niven. 

4. What is your favorite part of your job?
I am still learning different parts of my job but I think the answer is that I really enjoy helping people and I get to do that every day as a librarian. I also really like figuring out technologies. 

5. What is your favorite meme?
I recently downloaded a bunch of memes of NFL refs that define and are calling a foul on different logical fallacies. 

6. What has been your experience in the RWU Law community?
Everyone has been welcoming and friendly and I have enjoyed my interactions with students and faculty immensely.

7. Name something you dislike, but everyone else seems to love.
Sportsball