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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    BriefCatch: A New Legal Writing Aid

    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

  • April 1930. A group of representatives from National Association Women Lawyers gathered to see President Hoover regarding sending United States Plenipotentiaries to the Hague to vote for a World Code of equality between men and women.

    American Legal History: Amplifying Forgotten Voices

    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

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    Remember What You Learn!

    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

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    Weather and the Law?

    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

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    What is the Electoral College?

    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

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    Current Events and Current Awareness

    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

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    Renewable Energy? I’m a big FAN!

    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

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    Welcome Back!

    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

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    Holidays

    The holiday season is upon us again! This year, instead of focusing on solely on Christmas, we want to share some holiday traditions that take place throughout the world. Let’s start in Europe! In

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    Remembering to Take a Breath!

    While this season is generally associated with gratitude and peace, around law schools this time of year is associated with stress and exams. It can be a difficult time for law students and those that