Legal Research News and Information with an Emphasis on Wisconsin
A new study in the latest edition of The Reference Librarian explores the use of blogs by academic law librarians. In “An Exploratory Examination and Critique of Academic Law Librarian Blogs: A Look into an Evolving Reference Communication Practice,” author Grace Jackson-Brown of Missouri State University “demonstrates how academic law librarians use blogs as a …
It’s the end of an era as Lexis.com, the long-running and highly regarded database says its final goodbyes to the Law School community. With 100% of Lexis content now migrated to Lexis Advance, the small amount of loyal Lexis.com users will have to prepare for the switch to Lexis Advance, which has slowly been becoming …
My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg Law Library Stacks: KF8745 .G56 A3 2016 Book Review by Eric Taylor, Evening Reference Librarian My Own Words is a delightful read. The words and stories are hers. A woman ahead of her time. Lucky in love to have met life partner, Marty, who was her champion in …
Looking for a holiday gift for the attorney on your list? This year’s Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament features the beautiful State Supreme Court Hearing Room. According to The Third Branch, newsletter of the Wisconsin Judiciary, the ornament “is a replica design of the most prominent features of the Wisconsin Supreme Court Hearing Room, including The …