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.

Rail Explorers
June 11, 2021
Hello again from the Legal Beagle! Did you know that Rhode Island has spectacular coastline? One truly unique way to see stunning views of Narragansett Bay is to go on a Rail Explorers tour! The Legal
Outdoor Music around Rhode Island
May 28, 2021
Greetings from the Legal Beagle! The days are warming up and it is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy some live music. There are many options, so here’s a few to get you started! Newport is
Celebrating You – The Amazing, Resilient, Creative, and Lovely Class of 2021
May 14, 2021
Although this year’s Commencement will once again be different, what remains is that Commencement is a time for celebration. Like much of the last year and a half of your law school education, parts
Music and Studying: Friends or Frenemies?
April 30, 2021
This time of year at law school is associated with different verbs; studying, graduating, writing, interviewing, and outlining are a few of those words! The mood in the library changes a bit during
Spring Is Here!
April 22, 2021
Papers, final exams, graduation, summer jobs, externships, and bar exams are just around the corner. While these may seem like reasons for stress or panic, take a pause and consider this. There are
Looking for Work?
April 16, 2021
Most law students agree, having a job when you are done with law school is preferable to not having a job. But how does one go about getting a job? One great resource is the RWU Office of Career
Meet the Staff: Nate Pracht
April 9, 2021
This year the Legal Beagle is featuring blog posts which introduce you (or re-introduce you) to our hard-working and amazing staff. As we get near the end of our Meet the Staff posts, the Beagle is
National Library Week!
April 1, 2021
Each year, libraries across the United States celebrate National Library Week. This year, National Library week takes place April 4-10, 2021. This annual celebration highlights the valuable role
What is Cultural Misappropriation and Why Does it Matter?
March 26, 2021
Cultural appropriation (or cultural misappropriation) is defined as "the adoption or exploitation of another culture by the more dominant culture." (See Ijeoma Oluo's So You Want to Talk about Race
Meet the Staff: Richard Segel
March 19, 2021
What is your title? Collection Services Assistant Can you explain to our readers what you do using non-librarian terms? I open the mail - the beginning of the pipeline for new materials. I check in