On the Shelf: Hispanic Heritage Month at the Law Library
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
The debut of the new series, On the Shelf, focuses on Hispanic Heritage Month at the Law Library.
Posted in: Collections, Hispanic American History, Law Library
Category: Law Library
Grand Re-Opening of the Law Library Reading Room
Posted by: Jeanine Cali
Today marks the grand re-opening of our newly renovated Law Library Reading Room! The photo below captures the ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place earlier today. Deputy Librarian of Congress and Acting Law Librarian David S. Mao, along with staff from the Reading Room and other divisions within the Library gathered for this event. After decades …
Posted in: Event, Law Library
Check Out Our Pirattitude
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
Everyone loves pirates. As International Talk Like a Pirate Day approaches, especially this year when it’s falling on a Saturday, there’s a built-in excuse for a party. You get to say “Arrr” quite a bit, fly a Jolly Roger, possibly drink rum or carry a cutlass, although one hopes not at the same time. Pirates …
Posted in: Collections, Law Library
How to Locate an Unpublished Congressional Hearing: A Beginner’s Guide
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This post is coauthored by Barbara Bavis and Robert Brammer, senior legal reference specialists. Our previous post discussed how to locate a Published Congressional Hearing. In this guide, we will show you how to locate unpublished congressional hearings, which can often pose more of a challenge to researchers new to the area. Congressional hearings have …
Posted in: Law Library, Research Guide
Constitution Day – The Annotated Constitution Celebrated
Posted by: Margaret Wood
Thursday, September 17th is Constitution Day and on this date we commemorate the signing of the Constitution. This day also recognizes those who have become citizens of the United States by coming of age or by naturalization. The Law Library frequently celebrates this auspicious day with a lecture or scholarly debate. Over the years we …
Posted in: Collections, Congress, Event, Law Library
Wrap Up: 15th National Book Festival
Posted by: Liah Caravalho
The Law Library of Congress was delighted to engage with attendees again this year at the Library’s National Book Festival. We had 11 staff members volunteer at the festival from our Global Legal Research Directorate, Global Legal Collection Directorate, Public Services Division and Legislative and External Relations Office. We discussed our collection, legal research products and unique expertise in foreign …
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Magna Carta Connection in Historic Jamestown – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jennifer González
Magna Carta has had a great influence both on the United States Constitution and on the constitutions of the various states. Sharing in Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary, the Library of Congress celebrated with an exhibition and a year-long program of events. On a recent trip southeast, I stopped at Jamestown in the Colonial National Historical Park …
Posted in: Education, Law Library, Pic of the Week
Renovated Law Library Reading Room – Pics of the Week
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 …
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Law Library of Congress Will Present at the National Book Festival
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 …
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