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Posted by: Andrew Weber
Today’s post is one that I have been very excited to write for some time now. My favorite posts involve talking about tweaking, tweeting, revamping, or updating THOMAS.gov. Today marks the launch of the biggest project that I have been a part of in my professional career. Today is the launch of Congress.gov, a new …
Posted by: Clare Feikert-Ahalt
The genesis of this post dates back to the Spring, when I signed up and ran my first mud run. Despite it being only a 5k course, and part of the proceeds going to a charity, I could not get a single soul to join me. I ran as a lone wolf. I had two aims …
Posted in: In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Margaret Wood
As I mentioned in my interview last year, I grew up in New Mexico and it remains a favorite vacation spot. This August, I visited Santa Fe which is the oldest capital city in the United States. While I was there, I swung by the Palace of the Governors. The Palace of the Governors was …
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Ruth Levush
This week’s interview is with Penelope Fay Heavner, Special Assistant to the Assistant Law Librarian for Collections, Outreach and Services. Penelope, known here as Penny, is a lovely, cheerful lady with British accent and knowledge and experience in many areas including reference librarianship and outreach activities. Describe your background I have lived in Washington, D.C. for so many …
Posted in: Interview
Posted by: Jeanine Cali
In celebration of Constitution Day (September 17), the Law Library will host Dahlia Lithwick of Slate Magazine as she presents the lecture, “Supreme Court Review: Election Year Issues and Highlights of the Last Term.” The event is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Monday, September 24th in the Mumford Room, which is on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 …
Posted in: Event
Posted by: Tina Gheen
This summer the Architect of the Capitol is growing lovely plants like these in containers all over the Capitol campus. This one is right across the street from the Jefferson Building. Do you know what it is? I’ll give you a few hints. 1) The stem is triangular in shape, not rounded like most plant …
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jeanine Cali
The following is a guest post by David Mao, Law Librarian of Congress. He has previously guest posted Another Trip Down Memory Lane, 2012 Burton Awards – Pic of the Week, Shreddy: From the Office of the Law Librarian – Pic of the Week, From the Desk of the Law Librarian, The Law Librarian in London, and Rebellious Children …
Posted in: Guest Post
Posted by: Hanibal Goitom
This week’s interview is with Emily Carr, a Senior Legal Research Specialist in our Public Services Division. Describe your background. As a native of northern Virginia born into a Red Sox-Yankees household, I choose to be neutral and am actually a Nationals fan. Growing up in suburban Washington, I was fortunate to have access to the capital’s …
Posted in: Interview
Posted by: Hanibal Goitom
The following is a guest post by Shameema Rahman, Legal Reference Specialist in our Public Services Division. Shameema is a frequent contributor to In Custodia Legis; her most recent post was entitled Where Can I Find a Congressional Bill? Law Library patrons often approach us with inquiries on presidential statements. Examples of these types of inquiries include: …
Posted in: Ask A Librarian, Guest Post, Research Guide