Legal Research News and Information with an Emphasis on Wisconsin
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 FAQs. One of the biggest changes is that access will be primarily limited to current UW Law students, staff, and …
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 may also be scheduled for pickup. Additional locations may be added later in the summer. Not all library materials are …
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 Reference Services, Heidi Yelk, kindly paid our class a virtual visit. As in past years, learning about the outstanding – …
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 position she has held since 2012. Amy has extensive professional experience in collection development and management, system administration of the …
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 with LibraryLaw.com, and Tomas A. Lipinski, dean and professor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee School of Information Studies – which just …
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 Law School’s sesquicentennial (that’s 150 years if anyone’s counting), the videos highlight not only our beautiful library space but also …
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 article cites a reduction in the number of “plain language” reviews of laws or court cases from 27 in 2014 …
Sometimes we get to post really great news. In that vein, it is with great pleasure that I announce that Bonnie Shucha, the creator of WisBlawg, has been appointed the Law School’s Associate Dean for Library and Information Services and Director of the Law Library. Her appointment, which followed a national search, took effect February …
Sometimes we get to post really great news. In that vein, it is with great pleasure that I announce that Bonnie Shucha, the creator of WisBlawg, has been appointed the Law School’s Associate Dean for Library and Information Services and Director of the Law Library. Her appointment, which followed a national search, took effect February …
The University of Wisconsin Law Library engages in regular strategic planning and assessment of our effectiveness in achieving our mission and realizing our goals. At the beginning of the academic year, we develop a strategic plan consisting of three parts: our mission and vision, our ongoing key priorities, and a selection of strategic initiatives on …