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.

Can’t Come to the Library? Library Resources Can Come to You!
March 13, 2020
Students have been given an additional spring break week this year (YAY!) and will move to online classes starting the week of March 23. Since you’re not on campus, you might be wondering – how will I
Interview with Professor Raposa
February 28, 2020
This week the Legal Beagle is doing some serious journalism by interviewing Professor Raposa. Below is a transcript of our conversation: 1. What is the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? To
BriefCatch: A New Legal Writing Aid
February 20, 2020
Law students and lawyers spend countless hours drafting, writing, editing, and rewriting papers. But this does not necessarily mean that their work-product is the highest quality. In many cases
American Legal History: Amplifying Forgotten Voices
February 13, 2020
The first thought when many individuals hear the phrase "legal history" is undoubtedly of dusty volumes discussing matters that do not reflect our modern society. Perhaps that is because history is
Remember What You Learn!
February 7, 2020
The Law Library provides many resources to students for use in studying. The question becomes how to use those resources most effectively. It is not just a matter of selecting the tool best suited to
Weather and the Law?
January 30, 2020
This time of year there tends to be a lot of talk about weather. Students and faculty and librarians talk about how cold it is or how much snow we are having or how cold it is AND how much snow we are
What is the Electoral College?
January 24, 2020
Welcome to a US Presidential Election Year! Between now and November 3rd we will hear some words and phrases repeated over and over like “Electoral College” and “grassroots campaign” and
Current Events and Current Awareness
January 17, 2020
As an attorney, an important skill or practice is staying abreast of legal and non-legal trends, news, and current events. It is critical to be aware of changes in the law, new ways in which laws are
Renewable Energy? I’m a big FAN!
January 10, 2020
Did you know that wind energy provides over 20% of the electricity in some states? The National Park Service website briefly describes the process by which this energy is made as, “onshore wind
Welcome Back!
January 3, 2020
It is a new year and a new decade, at least according to some, but the library is still here to help you with your study and research needs. Some highlights of what’s coming this semester: Classes for