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.

Women in Law
September 24, 2021
On October 27th, the Women's Law Society of Roger Williams University School of Law will hold its annual Women in Robes event. To help celebrate, the Law Library has prepared a virtual display of
What People Think We Do – Faculty Services
September 17, 2021
If you have been with us since the COVID-19 pandemic began, chances are that you might think that classroom tech support is a good chunk of our faculty services. Or perhaps you know that we also
Collection Development: What people think I do vs. what I actually do.
September 10, 2021
I think it is fair to say that most of you have never thought about what collection development is. Now that you are confronted with the issue you might picture a scenario where I am in front of a
Supporting the RWU Law Clinical Programs
September 2, 2021
Experiential education is a touchstone of the work done at RWU Law. As librarians, we talk about “just in time” research instruction—learning about research tools and conducting research using these
Reference: What People Think I Do vs. What I Actually Do
August 27, 2021
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
Formalized Legal Curiosity
August 20, 2021
The book Dust Tracks on a Road ( ebook available at the University Library) is the autobiography of Black female American thinker and writer Zora Neale Hurston. In this 1942 work the author states,
“Roger That”
August 12, 2021
“ Roger That” might sound familiar to you. You may have heard or read this phrase watching or reading something concerning World War II. During World War II, the main form of communication was through
Welcome (Back) Students, Faculty, and Staff!
August 6, 2021
The RWU Law Library staff warmly welcomes our incoming 1Ls and returning 2Ls and 3Ls. We are excited to have students back in the building with us! We also welcome back our colleagues back on campus
Waterfire and Riverfire!
July 26, 2021
Legal Beagle wants to set the scene: people stroll the streets of Providence, almost 2/3 a mile of rivers are aglow with fire, gondolas glide along, music and the crackle of the fire fill the air. In
Rhode Island Beaches
July 9, 2021
It’s summer time in Rhode Island and the Legal Beagle is ready to hit the beach with a picnic, iced coffee, and a beach chair! The Beagle may be found in said chair, in a few inches of water with a