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Archive: 2017 (7 Posts)

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1st International Assembly of Law Libraries at UNAM: Law Libraries Within a Global Information Society

Posted by: Francisco Macías

On August 3 and 4, 2017, I had the distinct privilege of representing the Law Library of Congress at one of Latin America’s most lauded institutes of legal research. In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, I would like to share some highlights of what transpired there. The following is a recap authored by Celia Carreón …

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190th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Free State of Coahuila and Texas

Posted by: Francisco Macías

The following is a joint collaboration with Janice Hyde, Assistant Law Librarian for Collections. March is a very important month for Texas.  March is Texas History Month!  Every year, on March 2, Texas celebrates the anniversary of its independence. And it’s no surprise that this anniversary aligns with the festivities set out for Texas Public …

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An Interview with Geo Nikolov, Legal Metadata Intern

Posted by: Francisco Macías

This week’s interview is with Geo Nikolov who is working at the Law Library of Congress for several months as an intern describing and creating metadata for a collection of Hispanic Legal Documents that span from the 15th to 19th centuries. Describe your background. My background is strongest in the humanities (language, literature, and culture).  I …

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

An Interview with Seth Brostoff, Legal Metadata Intern

Posted by: Francisco Macías

This week’s interview is with Seth Brostoff who is working at the Law Library of Congress for several months as an intern describing and creating metadata for a collection of Hispanic Legal Documents that span from the 15th to 19th centuries. Describe your background. I live in Cleveland Park.  I’m originally from Charleston, South Carolina, …