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Questions with Puron: Featured RIPS Member – Matt Timko July 6, 2022
Compiled by: Karin Johnsrud Questions with Puron is an interview series launched by the RIPS PR & Recruitment Committee to highlight the diverse views and professional strategies of the constituents of Research Instruction and Patron Services Special Interest Section (RIPS-SIS). … Continue reading →
Emmawoodlibrarian
Conference Fun! Off The Beaten Path Yet Close to the Convention Center July 5, 2022
With some sadness, I noticed that there were minimal library tours to sign up for this year at the AALL conference. Though my coworker threw cold water on my pity parade by pointing out that they are usually sold out … Continue reading →
Sarah Gotschall
We’re All Historical Researchers Now: The Impact of Dobbs on Legal Research Instruction July 5, 2022
Congratulations, it’s July, which means you have officially survived what may very well be considered the most consequential Supreme Court term in the history of the United States. Simply existing in this country over the past few weeks (months? years?) … Continue reading →
Olivia Smith Schlinck
Membership and Programming Update June 28, 2022
Guest Post by Rebecca Mattson, RIPS-SIS Executive Board Chair It’s June, and do you know what that means? The AALL Annual Meeting and Conference is only weeks away. I hope to see many of you in Denver! The RIPS Meet … Continue reading →
Emmawoodlibrarian
Emotions and Emotional Work in Law Librarianship June 27, 2022
Introduction This post deals with emotions in law librarianship; it is related to an earlier post on emotions in teaching and learning. “Emotional work,” which is closely tied to emotional intelligence, refers to the need to manage your feelings as … Continue reading →
Julie Tedjeske Crane
Data About the Profession—The Proximity of Our Law Schools June 24, 2022
In terms of distance in miles, which two ABA accredited Law Schools are closest together? Which two are furthest apart? Which ABA accredited Law School is furthest north, south, east, or west? The answers lie in the tables below. Keep … Continue reading →
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Call for RIPS Bloggers! June 22, 2022
The RIPS Law Librarian Blog is searching for new contributing bloggers (beginning mid-late August 2022)! We are closing out another year of engaging content by talented librarians, and some of our contributors will be moving on to other projects. The … Continue reading →
Emmawoodlibrarian
Reference and the Art of Substitution June 15, 2022
I love getting a reference question that’s easy to answer. “Is the library open to the public now?” “Can I get this book?” “Can you help me find journal articles on law and religion in Ukraine?” Sure! But some questions … Continue reading →
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Teaching the Teachers: Takeaways June 13, 2022
I had the opportunity to attend Teaching the Teachers, hosted at Lewis & Clark Law School on May 12th and 13th, and I’ll add to the positive reviews and highlight reel from this wonderful conference. Smaller than many other conferences, … Continue reading →
mkielmorse
Using “Live” Assignments for Formative Assessment June 7, 2022
At the Teaching the Teachers Conference a few weeks ago, I gave a demonstration of a formative assessment style we’ve been using at my institution for the past year and a half: a live assignment, AKA the Research Practicum. The … Continue reading →
Olivia Smith Schlinck

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