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The Hidden Stressors of Public Law Library Work April 21, 2026
I’ve noticed that the RIPS blog attracts such a diverse community of law librarians, and I often find myself wondering: what really happens behind the scenes? What do my peers face every day, the things we see, and the things … Continue reading →
Joy Hollerbach
Guest Post- AI Refusal in Legal Research Instruction – Part 1: Introduction April 20, 2026
Guest post by Ben Doherty (they/them), Head of Library Instruction and Research Librarian at the University of Virginia Law Library I want to ask you to imagine with me a legal research classroom without generative artificial intelligence (GAI). By “imagine,” … Continue reading →
Jennifer Chapman
Writing as Thinking April 17, 2026
March was a whirlwind month of writing for me. I had two articles due by the end of the month and, though I had already done a lot of research and writing, I found myself confronting an overwhelming discomfort with … Continue reading →
Jennifer Chapman
The Rise of the Law, Information & Technology Librarian April 16, 2026
The legal profession stands at an inflection point. As AI reshapes legal practice and emerging technologies transform how attorneys research, analyze, and deliver legal services, law schools are responding with a revolutionary new academic position: the Law, Information, and Technology … Continue reading →
Frank Young
Student Stress Relief and the Responsibility of Academic Law Librarians April 16, 2026
Law Students, the Academic Law Library, and Mental Health In a little over a week, the law students at my institution will take their first exam. They are, understandably, quite stressed. While we have departments within the law school that … Continue reading →
Jasmine Plott
War Crimes and Misdemeanors: Is a New Impeachment on the Horizon? April 9, 2026
Author’s note: As I have been looking into these matters, I have been seconded by a recent open letter by over 100 International Law experts who warn Strikes on Iran Violated UN Charter and May be Crimes. Also, the National … Continue reading →
Brian Cassidy
What Recent Survey Data Suggests About Career Paths in Law Librarianship April 8, 2026
The Greater Philadelphia Law Library Association recently held its Spring Institute organized around the theme The State of Law Librarianship Today. Across three engaging panel presentations, speakers used empirical and anecdotal data to examine how services, roles, and compensation have … Continue reading →
Paul Riermaier
Yes, We Themed Library Week Around a Hockey Romance Series (You Know the One) April 3, 2026
If you were awake this winter, you know about Heated Rivalry. The TV series dominated social media and made its way into conversations far beyond its target audience. When our team of reference librarians started planning for our annual Library … Continue reading →
Stephanie Grace
Every Little Bit Helps March 30, 2026
A necessary aspect of law librarianship is understanding what resources your institution has access to. Information is out there, but it’s not always clearly organized. It’s your job to know how to look for it. In this context, the phrase … Continue reading →
Joshua Levine
Carrying Too Many Hats: A Conversation for Law Librarians March 27, 2026
In life, we all wear many hats. As we grow personally and professionally, that collection naturally expands. For law librarians, the expectation to do ‘all the things’ is often the norm. However, what happens when that ever-growing pile becomes too … Continue reading →
Joy Hollerbach

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