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Posted by: Margaret Wood
To celebrate the opening of the renovated Law Library Reading Room (LLRR) we decided to provide some pictures of our new space. First up is a view of the the new reference desk and patron area. Next, our new entrance – please note we have a new room number, LM242. The renovated space now has …
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Liah Caravalho
It is the most beloved time of the year for bibliophiles like myself–it is National Book Festival time! The festival is this Saturday, September 5 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. As in previous years, the Law Library of Congress will host a table at the festival. Law Library staff will be available starting …
Posted in: Collections, Event, Global Law, In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Kelly Buchanan
The following is a guest post by Eduardo Soares, a foreign law specialist at the Law Library of Congress who covers Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions. Eduardo has previously published posts about the Brazilian law collection, capoeira and the law, a Law Library report on citizenship pathways and border protection, and highlights of the Law …
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, Guest Post
Posted by: Andrew Weber
Web traffic tends to slowdown in the summer. The weather gets nice and people leave their computers and devices behind. It’s easy to miss a post or two while busy on vacation or recess. Thankfully, we keep track of our metrics and can share what has been popular over the last three months. While down compared …
Posted in: Congress, Law Library
Posted by: Margaret Wood
The Law Library Reading Room is preparing to move into its newly renovated space on the second floor of the Madison Building. A big part of this project entails moving the Reading Room’s collections into our new compact shelving. This work is done by the Collections Access, Loan and Management Division (CALM) of the Library …
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Liah Caravalho
In commemoration of Constitution Day, the Law Library of Congress will host a discussion about the importance of religious liberty in America and its historical connection to the U.S. Constitution with Princeton University professor of jurisprudence Robert P. George and Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal. The discussion will take place …
Posted in: Event, Law Library
Posted by: Jennifer González
Today’s interview is with Noah Lapidus. Noah has been working on the Indigenous Law Portal for several months as an LC Knowledge Navigators Intern. We have previously written about the Indigenous Law Portal several times, including an introduction to the Portal and our addition of Alaskan and Canadian indigenous laws to the portal. Describe …
Posted in: Interview, Law Library
Posted by: Ruth Levush
Brave New World: Unmanned Systems and Us I have always been intrigued by technological advances. I am repeatedly amazed at the depth of human curiosity and ingenuity. Throughout history humans have developed machines to assist, and when possible even replace, physical work. Today, technology enables the development of machines that can substitute both physical and …
Posted in: Global Law, In the News
Posted by: Hanibal Goitom
The following is a guest post by Constance Johnson, a senior legal information analyst at the Law Library of Congress. Connie has previously written or co-written a number of posts for In Custodia Legis including: Law Relating to Refugee Rights-Global Legal Collection Highlights, Water Rights at Star Island and Laws on Homosexuality in African Nations. …
Posted in: Guest Post