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.

Researching the Supreme Court: Nominations and Data
March 18, 2022
Supreme Court Research is incredibly varied, and the sources are plentiful, so the Legal Beagle suggested we introduce you to resources on two specific aspects of the Supreme Court: nominations and
The Path of a (New) Book: What People Think We Do vs. What We Actually Do
March 10, 2022
We are not sure what misconceptions people might have about the how library materials get to the shelves, but it is a complex process that we sometimes must complete in a matter of hours to get the
Women in Law Leadership: Esther Clark, A Leader Remembered
March 4, 2022
The RWU Law annual Women in Law Leadership Lecture is almost here. We can look forward to the speaker, Amy Barasch, reflecting on a thought-provoking topic. The winners of the Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Use Google Scholar to Complement Your Database Searches
February 25, 2022
Ever have trouble finding an article on point in your favorite database? Why not try Google Scholar? In 2014 it was estimated that Google Scholar indexed 87% of all scholarly articles available on the
Access Services: What People Think I Do vs. What I Actually Do
February 18, 2022
Following our trend of exploring what people think library employees do vs. what we actually do, today we are exploring access services! Access services is the first touch point that patrons usually
Musings on Casino Night and Gambling Laws
February 11, 2022
When the theme for the 28th Annual RWU Law Barrister’s Ball was announced as a "Casino Night," the creative juices of the Legal Beagle started flowing. The possibilities were endless for blog posts
Celebrating and Remembering: Black History Month and #BlackLivesMatter
February 4, 2022
As we kick off this Black History Month, it is important to both celebrate and remember the lives, achievements, communities, work, struggles, successes, adversities, and triumphs of Black Americans
Meet the Staff: Erin Orsini
January 28, 2022
Last academic year, the Legal Beagle introduced or re-introduced you to the members of the library staff. We continue the series this year, as we had a new staff member join us in September. This time
Social Media: What People Think I Do vs. What I Actually Do
January 21, 2022
Have you seen that meme/graphic widely shared on the internet which depicts what other people think of your profession as opposed to what you do all day long? This year we will be featuring content on
Using Google Advanced to Search a Specific Website
January 14, 2022
Have you ever needed to find information on a website only to find the website has no search function? Or perhaps on a website with a weak search function (looking at you Inter-American Court of Human