The American Association of Law Libraries reports that academic librarians may now qualify for exemption from FOIA request fees as educational institution requestors. From the AALL Washington Update: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) …
Libraries & Librarians
UW Law Library Hosts 19th Amendment Centennial Exhibit
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting the constitutional right to vote for women. In honor of the anniversary, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on …
UW Madison Libraries Features Law Library’s Digital Publication of Tribal Laws Pilot Project
The UW Law Library recently received an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grants for Libraries grant to improve access to tribal laws. A recent news article from the UW Madison Libraries …
UW Law Library Reopens – Access Limited but Collection Still Available
I’m very pleased to share that the UW Law Library has reopened for the fall semester. To learn about our many updates & safety measures to support research & learning, see our Law Library COVID …
UW Law Library Materials Now Available for Pick Up by Appointment at Memorial Library
Starting today, June 25th, items from the UW Law Library collection may be requested for pick up by appointment at Memorial Library from 12-4 pm Monday-Friday. Materials from Art, Memorial, Music, and Wisconsin Historical Society libraries …
Soon-to-be Law Grads Excited to Learn about Services Available from WI State Law Library
I teach an Advanced Legal Research course at the UW Law School. I always conclude with a tour of the Wisconsin State Law Library. This year, we couldn’t be there in person, but Director of …
Wisconsin State Law Library Appoints Amy Crowder as Next State Law Librarian
The Wisconsin State Law Library recently announced the appointment of Amy Crowder as the Wisconsin State Law Librarian. Amy has been with the library since 1994 and most recently served as Deputy Law Librarian, a …
Letters of the Law Column Explores Legal Issues Arising in Libraries
American Libraries magazine has created a new online column called Letters of the Law which explores a wide range of legal issues that arise in libraries. The column is authored by Mary Minow, a consultant …
Videos Highlight how UW Law Library Fosters Research & Learning
Over the summer, the Law Library created a series of videos that highlights the ways that we foster research and learning at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Just in time to celebrate the UW …
News on the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau
A recent article from Madison’s local newspaper, The Isthmus, outlines some significant cuts to the staff and services of the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, particularly in the LRB research and library services department. For example, the …