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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    Animal Law

    The Animal Legal Defense Fund defines animal law as “the combination of statutory and case law that relates to or has an impact on nonhuman animals. It encompasses companion animals and wildlife and

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    Welcome Back! Pizza & Westlaw Edge

    Welcome Back! Ready to start fresh in the Spring semester? Why not kick things off with a tutorial on the new Westlaw Edge platform. On January 9th from 12 pm to 1 pm in Room 283, our Westlaw vendor

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    Dividing Church & State: The Display

    This time of year, someone invariably mentions the so-called war on Christmas. One key legal principle discussed in War on Christmas arguments is the separation of church and state. While you might

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    It’s Finals! Stop kitten around!

    The law library knows that this time of year is not for monkeying around. Because of outlining, studying, and exam-taking, this time of year is particularly difficult for law students and those that

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    Exam Time Reminders

    Finals are almost here and the library has a few reminders: stay calm, stay caffeinated, stay courteous. Over the next few weeks, please remember that sound carries in the library, especially when you

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    Researching EDGAR Filings

    EDGAR is the name of a database which provides public access to corporate information at no cost . EDGAR, which stands for the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, allows

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    Coastal Resilience

    This month the library is highlighting books on coastal resilience with a new book display! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Ocean Service, coastal

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    Halloween Obsessions and LP Review Sessions!

    Imagine enjoying a nice, leisurely stroll through a haunted corn maze when all of the sudden Jason pops up with a chainsaw, causing you to take a tumble and hurt your ankle. If one of your first