Thursday, December 7, 2006
I am almost done with my final assignment to submit to Chris. Whew! I will be ready to take the exam on Monday and tommorow, I am going to study! My memory is in a state of flux right now and we will see how it goes......
I took a walk across campus to attend the University Libraries Holiday Luncheon at the Joyce Center. Fr. Hesburgh blessed the meal by also mentioning that he is "glad to be present amongst his fellow library colleagues and not bad for a 90 year old man". Since arriving at Notre Dame, I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting Fr. Hesburgh 4-5 times. It is always a pleasure to "run into" him especially at the Hesburgh Library. He allowed my husband to interview him at one time for an article and he had the opportunity to meet my children of which he offered a blessing prayer for their continued health and happiness. The luncheon was also an opportunity to share my meal with the librarians I worked with at the beginning of my residency (Cheri, Laurie, Kathy, Margaret, Sherri, Carole, Jessica, Laura). A gift by the committee consisted of the traditional Irish Blessing Prayer metal bookmark. It was as always, a great opportunity to fellowship with the people I began my residency with!
I had a patron come into my office a few moments ago wanted information about Osteoporosis and the medications that are perscribed. I feel bad for this woman...she just found out she has this disease and she feels like she should have been informed of this a lot earlier than 3 days ago. I made sure she understood that I am not a lawyer and could not dispense legal advice. I love the database, Medline becuase its full of current information about many medical conditions. I found three excellent articles that she could reference.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
One of the many insightful lessons and wisdoms my parents and grandparents passed on to me is the old addage's about:
"Ignorance is a blissful state".....For the sake of just trying to survive in a world made up of varying forms of negativity, you have to allow people (personality types) to remain in a certain state of bliss by not bringing their ignorance to their attention. In the long run, it saves you a lot of grief and for being misunderstood.
"The road to Hell is paved with good intentions".... One day you could be feeding a well-prepared meal to the hungry and the homeless and the next day, feel compelled to pass judgement on the person who sought you out for providing a free meal.
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One of the things that makes my work here at the University of Notre Dame so rewarding is that I get many opportunities to be around students and some of the faculty who come from many parts of the United States and very remote and exotic places from all over the world. I find it extremely troubling, and down right discouraging to find out that there is a segment of students in the Law School who are compelled to be discrimatory and elitist. I was literally "broken-hearted" and partially "disappointed" to hear about an incident in passing this afternoon from one of my colleagues. ....... Which puts me in the mind of remembering one of my grandmother's wisdom:"That which does not kill you, can only makes you stronger".
One of the many insightful lessons and wisdoms my parents and grandparents passed on to me is the old addage's about:
"Ignorance is a blissful state".....For the sake of just trying to survive in a world made up of varying forms of negativity, you have to allow people (personality types) to remain in a certain state of bliss by not bringing their ignorance to their attention. In the long run, it saves you a lot of grief and for being misunderstood.
"The road to Hell is paved with good intentions".... One day you could be feeding a well-prepared meal to the hungry and the homeless and the next day, feel compelled to pass judgement on the person who sought you out for providing a free meal.
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One of the things that makes my work here at the University of Notre Dame so rewarding is that I get many opportunities to be around students and some of the faculty who come from many parts of the United States and very remote and exotic places from all over the world. I find it extremely troubling, and down right discouraging to find out that there is a segment of students in the Law School who are compelled to be discrimatory and elitist. I was literally "broken-hearted" and partially "disappointed" to hear about an incident in passing this afternoon from one of my colleagues. ....... Which puts me in the mind of remembering one of my grandmother's wisdom:"That which does not kill you, can only makes you stronger".
Monday, December 04, 2006
Monday, December 4, 2006
A transcript of today's oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on
the issue of race-based school admissions (Parents Involved inCommunity
Schools v. Seattle School District) is available at:
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/05-908.pdf
A transcript of today's oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on
the issue of race-based school admissions (Parents Involved inCommunity
Schools v. Seattle School District) is available at:
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/05-908.pdf
Friday, December 01, 2006
Friday, December 1, 2006
This was a good day and week at the Law Library. I answered only a couple of questions from students this week, and I can honestly have one of two last assignments turned in on Monday afternoon. I now know what I will doing in the New Year. I will once again have the privilege of working with Sherrie (75%) and Cheri (25) of the time. I will spend 13 additional days in January in the Law Library to make up for the time I missed due to my darn back. I do miss my colleagues from the Hesburgh...and wouldn't you know it, this week in Law was absolutely wonderful and awe inspiring.
2007 is upon us and I am excited with much anticipation because its a new year of hope and many possibilities.
This was a good day and week at the Law Library. I answered only a couple of questions from students this week, and I can honestly have one of two last assignments turned in on Monday afternoon. I now know what I will doing in the New Year. I will once again have the privilege of working with Sherrie (75%) and Cheri (25) of the time. I will spend 13 additional days in January in the Law Library to make up for the time I missed due to my darn back. I do miss my colleagues from the Hesburgh...and wouldn't you know it, this week in Law was absolutely wonderful and awe inspiring.
2007 is upon us and I am excited with much anticipation because its a new year of hope and many possibilities.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Today, is my best, best, best friend in the whole entire world, birthday! I have sent her many well wishes for a blessed birthday today and always. I have known this woman ALL of my life and it indeed a Blessing to have a friendship like hers in my life.
I answered a reference question today regarding probable cause and warrantless arrest. I keep telling myself I should have went to Law School in my younger years..........
Chris and I met today to go over my assignments submitted to date for correction and review for the final exam. He was impressed with the fact that I have done really well despite my constant pain from sitting or standing too long. Thats so kind of him. Dwight checked on me today as well; his sense of humor and concern is good medicine. Physical therapy really worked me over yesterday, that I feel like I got beat up pretty bad.
I found myself thinking about where I am going to end up after my residency ends. A good friend works in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The temperature today is 16 below. He took the job for the money and a 9-month +28 extra days contract, but he has to deal with frigid weather! There are some really great positions being posted in academia, but I have to consider the needs of my children at this time. My daughter had a difficult transition moving here to South Bend, and I would really hate to move her again. I might have to consider doing something else for a living. . I finally was starting to believe that I could be a librarian until retirement...as Georgia Evans has said from Good Times...."D**m, D**m, D**m!"
My life is presently making a 360 degree turn during this holiday season, but in spite of yet another change, the Lord is in the midst, and all things will work itself out once again. Its just when I'm in the midst of chaos and stress, its hard to focus on that aspect. In spite of myself, I believe in my heart of hearts the value of when one door closes, another door opens to possibilities never imagined.......Amen, Amen, Amen.
Today, is my best, best, best friend in the whole entire world, birthday! I have sent her many well wishes for a blessed birthday today and always. I have known this woman ALL of my life and it indeed a Blessing to have a friendship like hers in my life.
I answered a reference question today regarding probable cause and warrantless arrest. I keep telling myself I should have went to Law School in my younger years..........
Chris and I met today to go over my assignments submitted to date for correction and review for the final exam. He was impressed with the fact that I have done really well despite my constant pain from sitting or standing too long. Thats so kind of him. Dwight checked on me today as well; his sense of humor and concern is good medicine. Physical therapy really worked me over yesterday, that I feel like I got beat up pretty bad.
I found myself thinking about where I am going to end up after my residency ends. A good friend works in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The temperature today is 16 below. He took the job for the money and a 9-month +28 extra days contract, but he has to deal with frigid weather! There are some really great positions being posted in academia, but I have to consider the needs of my children at this time. My daughter had a difficult transition moving here to South Bend, and I would really hate to move her again. I might have to consider doing something else for a living. . I finally was starting to believe that I could be a librarian until retirement...as Georgia Evans has said from Good Times...."D**m, D**m, D**m!"
My life is presently making a 360 degree turn during this holiday season, but in spite of yet another change, the Lord is in the midst, and all things will work itself out once again. Its just when I'm in the midst of chaos and stress, its hard to focus on that aspect. In spite of myself, I believe in my heart of hearts the value of when one door closes, another door opens to possibilities never imagined.......Amen, Amen, Amen.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
I found out early this morning that one of my favorite writers of Black Fiction and commentary on Black Life, Bebe Moore Campbell died Monday, November 27, 2006 of complications due to brain cancer. I have been a "fan" of her fiction writing since the time I was pregnant with my son, Gelasius-Christopher and of her writing in Essence Magazine over the years. She died at such a young age of 56, but she will always be remembered by me as a woman who told meaningful, thought-provoking stories of Black Life from a place of truth given the times we live in today. Each generation has its story tellers, and Ms. Campbell will be remembered in the same light as writers of the Harlem Renaissance and beyond. Peace and Blessings to her family at their time of grief and rememberance!
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I am really determined to get my assignments done for Chris this week so that I can take the exam. Its been a real struggle for me this term due to my constant back pain. I have been feeling "off my game" and its affected me. Thank God for the recent Thanksgiving break! I needed time to be off my feet and relaxing with my family.
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Words to internalize today and this week:
"I have caused a door to be opened before you that no one can close"- Revelations, 3:8
The door is opened.....free access to God's grace is open to all. No power on earth and no evil power of hell can close this door if I myself do not close it. This is a grave responsibility for all human beings and for me: never to neglect grace, nor to put salvation in peril. Do I take this matter seriously?
My Prayer: "My Father, You accept all those who aspire to You. Never let me be separated from You." Amen........ (From Minute Meditations for Each Day, y Rev. Bede Naegele, O.C.D. 1993/1982, Catholic Book Publishing Co. -New York).
I found out early this morning that one of my favorite writers of Black Fiction and commentary on Black Life, Bebe Moore Campbell died Monday, November 27, 2006 of complications due to brain cancer. I have been a "fan" of her fiction writing since the time I was pregnant with my son, Gelasius-Christopher and of her writing in Essence Magazine over the years. She died at such a young age of 56, but she will always be remembered by me as a woman who told meaningful, thought-provoking stories of Black Life from a place of truth given the times we live in today. Each generation has its story tellers, and Ms. Campbell will be remembered in the same light as writers of the Harlem Renaissance and beyond. Peace and Blessings to her family at their time of grief and rememberance!
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I am really determined to get my assignments done for Chris this week so that I can take the exam. Its been a real struggle for me this term due to my constant back pain. I have been feeling "off my game" and its affected me. Thank God for the recent Thanksgiving break! I needed time to be off my feet and relaxing with my family.
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Words to internalize today and this week:
"I have caused a door to be opened before you that no one can close"- Revelations, 3:8
The door is opened.....free access to God's grace is open to all. No power on earth and no evil power of hell can close this door if I myself do not close it. This is a grave responsibility for all human beings and for me: never to neglect grace, nor to put salvation in peril. Do I take this matter seriously?
My Prayer: "My Father, You accept all those who aspire to You. Never let me be separated from You." Amen........ (From Minute Meditations for Each Day, y Rev. Bede Naegele, O.C.D. 1993/1982, Catholic Book Publishing Co. -New York).
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
November 22, 2006
It's the day before Thanksgiving and it seems to be really quiet in the Law Library. There are still a handful of students working hard on assignments utilizing our electronic as well as our print resources. From the students who I have assisted to date, the overwhelming response has been to seek out the print source for information retrieval. At the end of the day, a lot of the print sources used are left on the tables.
I am down to two assignments left for Chris to check for me before I get the opportunity to take the test. I am not nervous about this process because the assignments I have been working on to date falls in line with what I have surmised the test will be about. I still hate taking tests, because I really do believe that a way to determine one's ability to grasp knowledge, has a lot to do with how one writes. My goal is to pass the test and finish my rotation on a good note. I have learned a lot about doing legal research and I could really do well in this area of librarianship, but the nature of the Law Librarian profession is having that Law degree.
On a Reference Note.............
I assisted a patron with locating information on "Unjust Enrichment" within the State of Indiana. I was able to locate a definition of terms and found two case examples to coincide with the definitions. It was very apparent that this patron was in need of legal advice, but when I explained to him that my role was strickly to "present the information" it was acceptable to the patron. WHEW! I have heard stories from Law Librarians how sometimes, patrons want the Librarian to act as Lawyer. I encouraged him to review the information and speak with his attorney if he had any further questions or concerns. It worked!
A reflection from the book entitled, "Minute Meditations for Each Day"......
"Everyone who does the will of God is brother and sister and mother to me." Mark 3:35
Reflection: To do God's will means to listen to His word and follow it. This gives rise to a communion of faith that is mysteriously regenerated by the Holy Spirit. The communion of faith is incomparably better than any ties of blood. Have I experienced this renewal in me>
Prayer: "Jesus, my brother, let my whole being be consumed in the will of the Father so that I may be worthy of Your love."
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THANKSGIVING IS...... Home. Our home brings us a sense of beauty, peace, love, spirit and safety in a difficult world. ..... There can be great satisfaction in creating a pleasing environment....... Our home must contain an atmosphere that is conducive to reading, thinking, and studying, and this is especially vital with children in the home." From "Black Pearls, Eric V. Copage (1993).
It's the day before Thanksgiving and it seems to be really quiet in the Law Library. There are still a handful of students working hard on assignments utilizing our electronic as well as our print resources. From the students who I have assisted to date, the overwhelming response has been to seek out the print source for information retrieval. At the end of the day, a lot of the print sources used are left on the tables.
I am down to two assignments left for Chris to check for me before I get the opportunity to take the test. I am not nervous about this process because the assignments I have been working on to date falls in line with what I have surmised the test will be about. I still hate taking tests, because I really do believe that a way to determine one's ability to grasp knowledge, has a lot to do with how one writes. My goal is to pass the test and finish my rotation on a good note. I have learned a lot about doing legal research and I could really do well in this area of librarianship, but the nature of the Law Librarian profession is having that Law degree.
On a Reference Note.............
I assisted a patron with locating information on "Unjust Enrichment" within the State of Indiana. I was able to locate a definition of terms and found two case examples to coincide with the definitions. It was very apparent that this patron was in need of legal advice, but when I explained to him that my role was strickly to "present the information" it was acceptable to the patron. WHEW! I have heard stories from Law Librarians how sometimes, patrons want the Librarian to act as Lawyer. I encouraged him to review the information and speak with his attorney if he had any further questions or concerns. It worked!
A reflection from the book entitled, "Minute Meditations for Each Day"......
"Everyone who does the will of God is brother and sister and mother to me." Mark 3:35
Reflection: To do God's will means to listen to His word and follow it. This gives rise to a communion of faith that is mysteriously regenerated by the Holy Spirit. The communion of faith is incomparably better than any ties of blood. Have I experienced this renewal in me>
Prayer: "Jesus, my brother, let my whole being be consumed in the will of the Father so that I may be worthy of Your love."
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THANKSGIVING IS...... Home. Our home brings us a sense of beauty, peace, love, spirit and safety in a difficult world. ..... There can be great satisfaction in creating a pleasing environment....... Our home must contain an atmosphere that is conducive to reading, thinking, and studying, and this is especially vital with children in the home." From "Black Pearls, Eric V. Copage (1993).
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
The following information was forwarded via an e-mail:
NEWS BRIEFS
First Black West Point Commander Dies In Iraq
Sept. 27, 2006 – The nation is mourning the death of Lt Emily Perez, 23, the first Black woman to serve as corps commander sergeant major atWest Point . Perez, who graduated in the top 10 percent of her class, out-ran many men, directed a gospel choir, read the Bible every day. She also headed a weekly convoy as it rolled down treacherous roads, pocked with bombs and bullets near Najaf , Iraq Baghdad Iraq U.S. military to be killed in Iraq or Afghanistan
The following information was forwarded via an e-mail:
NEWS BRIEFS
First Black West Point Commander Dies In Iraq
Sept. 27, 2006 – The nation is mourning the death of Lt Emily Perez, 23, the first Black woman to serve as corps commander sergeant major at
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Law Research is AWESOME!..... WooHoo!....
Professor Nagle wanted a copy of the actual case that address whether or not a burrito is a sandwich (Apparently the world wanted to know, tee-hee). In Worcester, Mass. recently, Superior Court Judge Jeffrey A. Locke "weighed in" on the question and ruled that a burrito is not a sandwich. The legalities of this case began in September, 2006 and ended October 30, 2006. known as: White City Shopping Center, L.P. v. PR Restaurants, LLC d/b/a/ Bread Panera. Its an interesting case read, and I used my new found legal skills to acquire an actual copy of the case.
Professor Rice wanted a copy of the actual article in which Sean Wilentz, of Princeton University recently published examining the question: Is President the Worst President in History? One of America's leading historians assesses George W. Bush. I utilized one of the electronic databases linked to Hesburgh to find my answer. Rolling Stone Magazine, May 6, 2006, Issue 999, p.32.
One of my favorite 2L students came by inquiring about a question regarding attorney fees with bankruptcy cases. I went straight to the print source and found. Dwight was proud! It makes real sense sometimes to locate the print source before going into Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis.
The contiuing campus-wide discussion relating to Pope Benedict' Encyclical:
Returning to the reflection on Love, I turned to a gift (a small book) entitled, "Black Pearls: Daily Affirmations and Inspirations for African Americans by Eric V. Copage (1993) ISBN: 0-688-12291-4. The following quotes in this book discusses what Love is:
"Love is mutually feeding each other, not one living on each other like a ghoul. "Bessie Head
(December 16th)
"If your're going to be sick and not sure about the future of your life, its pretty nice to have someone who loves you". --Sammy Davis Jr.
(June 10th)
"To love is to make one's heart a swinging door."-Howard Thurman
(May 18th)
"I've heard some of the young people laugh about slave love, but they should envy the love
which kept mother and father so close together in life, and even held them in death".
-Alonzo Haywood, former enslaved African-American
(April 15th)
"I have cared for more than six hundred addicted babies since we opened the center.....They love you to tell them how great they are, how good they are. Somehow, even at a young age, they understand that". - Clara "Mother"Hale
(April 8th)
Law Research is AWESOME!..... WooHoo!....
Professor Nagle wanted a copy of the actual case that address whether or not a burrito is a sandwich (Apparently the world wanted to know, tee-hee). In Worcester, Mass. recently, Superior Court Judge Jeffrey A. Locke "weighed in" on the question and ruled that a burrito is not a sandwich. The legalities of this case began in September, 2006 and ended October 30, 2006. known as: White City Shopping Center, L.P. v. PR Restaurants, LLC d/b/a/ Bread Panera. Its an interesting case read, and I used my new found legal skills to acquire an actual copy of the case.
Professor Rice wanted a copy of the actual article in which Sean Wilentz, of Princeton University recently published examining the question: Is President the Worst President in History? One of America's leading historians assesses George W. Bush. I utilized one of the electronic databases linked to Hesburgh to find my answer. Rolling Stone Magazine, May 6, 2006, Issue 999, p.32.
One of my favorite 2L students came by inquiring about a question regarding attorney fees with bankruptcy cases. I went straight to the print source and found. Dwight was proud! It makes real sense sometimes to locate the print source before going into Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis.
The contiuing campus-wide discussion relating to Pope Benedict' Encyclical:
Returning to the reflection on Love, I turned to a gift (a small book) entitled, "Black Pearls: Daily Affirmations and Inspirations for African Americans by Eric V. Copage (1993) ISBN: 0-688-12291-4. The following quotes in this book discusses what Love is:
"Love is mutually feeding each other, not one living on each other like a ghoul. "Bessie Head
(December 16th)
"If your're going to be sick and not sure about the future of your life, its pretty nice to have someone who loves you". --Sammy Davis Jr.
(June 10th)
"To love is to make one's heart a swinging door."-Howard Thurman
(May 18th)
"I've heard some of the young people laugh about slave love, but they should envy the love
which kept mother and father so close together in life, and even held them in death".
-Alonzo Haywood, former enslaved African-American
(April 15th)
"I have cared for more than six hundred addicted babies since we opened the center.....They love you to tell them how great they are, how good they are. Somehow, even at a young age, they understand that". - Clara "Mother"Hale
(April 8th)
Friday, November 10, 2006
November 10, 2006
This has been a good November to date. Students are coming to my office pretty regularly to ask reference questions. Some of the topics covered: death penalty cases, same-sex marriage legislation by states, mental health/competence to proceed with trial, statues and U.S. Code research using Westlaw and Lexis. In addition, I have four more assignments to complete for Christopher. I have been pretty regular about arriving at work between 8:00am-8:15am and still leaving around 6:00-7:40pm most evenings.
I attended the reception honoring one of the graduating Law Students and to give students an opportunity to meet me. The Law School Student Affairs department did a tremendous job in setting everything up. I did engage about three students who are new to Notre Dame as well as new to the United States. I happen to look up at the ceiling and notice my alma mater flags pinned to the wall amongst a slew of flags representing other universities. I have very fond memories of the University of Detroit Mercy and Wayne State University. It put a smile on my face and confirmed for me that I am beginning my Librarian career in an awesome place.
I did get my items into Laura for my upcoming review. When I was finalizing my report, I was amazed at all of the things that I have been doing here at Notre Dame as well in my committee work via ALA & ACRL. My colleagues outside of ND have been enormously gracious and kind with their words of encoragement and pride they have for me. I just count it all as a blessing and a confirmation that if you do what you really love, the rewards are infinite!
On a personal note: I celebrated 15 years of marriage! WOW! Times really moves fast..... Our children are the most awesome testament of our love and promise we made to each other. My husband is truly my number one fan, which is why I love him very much! We celebrated by joining one of our favorite couples who are new friends of ours here in South Bend. Its so nice to be around other couples who are energizing and engaging towards one another. They treated us to a lovely dinner and dessert. We left the evening with an edible gift: a white chocolate image of a capital building. I am going to bring this large piece of "guilty pleasure" to work to share with the students and staff at the Law School.
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I am so Blessed to be able to read and get fortified by words of wisdom.............
I was in the midst of organizing some of my writing papers, and I came across a copy of a conversation with Maya Angelou and Cornel West they did in February of 1996. Fr. Jenkins (The President of the University of Notre Dame) sent out an email last week about an encyclical written by Pope Benedict about Love. He has asked the faculty, staff, and students to reflect on. The following dialogue as well as the scriptural passages, speaks volumes to me what Love is:
Cornel West: "....when I think about love, both in my own life and in the life of others, I think of that which keeps one keeping on.....Motion, Movement, Resilence, Resistance...."
Maya Angelou: "Yes."
Cornel West: "You can't love others until you love yourself. And loving yourself is not a matter of putting yourself on a pedestal. Its a matter of acknowledging your own humanity."
Maya Angelou: "There's a statement that was made in Latin. "I am a human being. Nothing human can be alien to me." Now that statement was made by Terence. And when you look in the encyclopedia besides Terence with one r , in italics you see Terentius Afer. He was an African, a slave, solde to a Roman senator, freed by that senator. He became the most popular playright in Rome, influencing everybody as far as Molie're. But in 154 B.C., this black man, not born white or free or with any chance of ever achieving citizenship in the Rome of his day, said this incredible statement: "I am a human being. Nothing human can be alien to me". This is so incredible! If you can internalize the least portion of that, you can never be the same.........I'm a black woman who has come through some things and who is going through something now. And if I live and the creek don't rise, I will go through something tommorow. I could not have gone this far without an understanding that there is no place that God is not." ..........."God is Love"........
Cornel West: "For me, this has to do with being able to view yourself in the light of a story thats bigger than your life...."you've got to be able to say, Look, I am a small character in a larger narrative that goes all the way back"......"You have to love yourself enough to allow it to spill over and support others"......:The Million Man March and a host of other events that generate some sense of possibility and motion"......."Thats Love"......
Maya Angelou: "Whatever my dream, whatever my hope, whatever my aspiration, and ambition, it is no greater hope than to be loved by my people".....To be loved by my people first!"
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Luke: 10: 25, 27
"And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" .....So he answered and said, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself"...................
I Corinthians 13: 4-8
"Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up. Does not behave rudely, does not seek it own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; Does not rejoice iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.........."
It is a true Blessing to be in an environment to which I can nurture my Spiritual Self"
This has been a good November to date. Students are coming to my office pretty regularly to ask reference questions. Some of the topics covered: death penalty cases, same-sex marriage legislation by states, mental health/competence to proceed with trial, statues and U.S. Code research using Westlaw and Lexis. In addition, I have four more assignments to complete for Christopher. I have been pretty regular about arriving at work between 8:00am-8:15am and still leaving around 6:00-7:40pm most evenings.
I attended the reception honoring one of the graduating Law Students and to give students an opportunity to meet me. The Law School Student Affairs department did a tremendous job in setting everything up. I did engage about three students who are new to Notre Dame as well as new to the United States. I happen to look up at the ceiling and notice my alma mater flags pinned to the wall amongst a slew of flags representing other universities. I have very fond memories of the University of Detroit Mercy and Wayne State University. It put a smile on my face and confirmed for me that I am beginning my Librarian career in an awesome place.
I did get my items into Laura for my upcoming review. When I was finalizing my report, I was amazed at all of the things that I have been doing here at Notre Dame as well in my committee work via ALA & ACRL. My colleagues outside of ND have been enormously gracious and kind with their words of encoragement and pride they have for me. I just count it all as a blessing and a confirmation that if you do what you really love, the rewards are infinite!
On a personal note: I celebrated 15 years of marriage! WOW! Times really moves fast..... Our children are the most awesome testament of our love and promise we made to each other. My husband is truly my number one fan, which is why I love him very much! We celebrated by joining one of our favorite couples who are new friends of ours here in South Bend. Its so nice to be around other couples who are energizing and engaging towards one another. They treated us to a lovely dinner and dessert. We left the evening with an edible gift: a white chocolate image of a capital building. I am going to bring this large piece of "guilty pleasure" to work to share with the students and staff at the Law School.
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I am so Blessed to be able to read and get fortified by words of wisdom.............
I was in the midst of organizing some of my writing papers, and I came across a copy of a conversation with Maya Angelou and Cornel West they did in February of 1996. Fr. Jenkins (The President of the University of Notre Dame) sent out an email last week about an encyclical written by Pope Benedict about Love. He has asked the faculty, staff, and students to reflect on. The following dialogue as well as the scriptural passages, speaks volumes to me what Love is:
Cornel West: "....when I think about love, both in my own life and in the life of others, I think of that which keeps one keeping on.....Motion, Movement, Resilence, Resistance...."
Maya Angelou: "Yes."
Cornel West: "You can't love others until you love yourself. And loving yourself is not a matter of putting yourself on a pedestal. Its a matter of acknowledging your own humanity."
Maya Angelou: "There's a statement that was made in Latin. "I am a human being. Nothing human can be alien to me." Now that statement was made by Terence. And when you look in the encyclopedia besides Terence with one r , in italics you see Terentius Afer. He was an African, a slave, solde to a Roman senator, freed by that senator. He became the most popular playright in Rome, influencing everybody as far as Molie're. But in 154 B.C., this black man, not born white or free or with any chance of ever achieving citizenship in the Rome of his day, said this incredible statement: "I am a human being. Nothing human can be alien to me". This is so incredible! If you can internalize the least portion of that, you can never be the same.........I'm a black woman who has come through some things and who is going through something now. And if I live and the creek don't rise, I will go through something tommorow. I could not have gone this far without an understanding that there is no place that God is not." ..........."God is Love"........
Cornel West: "For me, this has to do with being able to view yourself in the light of a story thats bigger than your life...."you've got to be able to say, Look, I am a small character in a larger narrative that goes all the way back"......"You have to love yourself enough to allow it to spill over and support others"......:The Million Man March and a host of other events that generate some sense of possibility and motion"......."Thats Love"......
Maya Angelou: "Whatever my dream, whatever my hope, whatever my aspiration, and ambition, it is no greater hope than to be loved by my people".....To be loved by my people first!"
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Luke: 10: 25, 27
"And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" .....So he answered and said, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself"...................
I Corinthians 13: 4-8
"Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up. Does not behave rudely, does not seek it own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; Does not rejoice iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.........."
It is a true Blessing to be in an environment to which I can nurture my Spiritual Self"
Friday, October 27, 2006
Friday, October 27, 2006
This was a good week! I am making headway into completing my assignments. I have given Chris a couple of them to correct and return to me. I got an e-mail from the Terry (Ed's Assistant) inviting all Librarians to a reception on Friday, November 3rd to meet all Law students. The students have made a request to meet all librarians. This week was interesting because I did answer quite a few questions with students and faculty. I like to think that I am very approachable, but it looks like I need to be part of a forum for them to meet me. It makes me smile. I look forward to the reception next week.
I find that I am very interested in the history of how and why of laws. The statues assignment really pushed me into territory I never thought I would ever explore; which is quite funny because thats what great about being a librarian in a legal setting. To quote a colleague from the Hesburgh library, I am actually pushing my "learning curve" to greater levels, which is pretty darn good for me at this time in my life.
I heard from Laura this week. Its time to get ready for review; I have to update and possibly change the layout of my cv, pull together letters and references to be added to my file, and come up with 3 to 5 goals I wish to accomplish in the coming year. I actually already have all of this information. This residency position is really a good experience, and I look forward to whats ahead before August 1, 2007 when this opportunity ends.
This was a good week! I am making headway into completing my assignments. I have given Chris a couple of them to correct and return to me. I got an e-mail from the Terry (Ed's Assistant) inviting all Librarians to a reception on Friday, November 3rd to meet all Law students. The students have made a request to meet all librarians. This week was interesting because I did answer quite a few questions with students and faculty. I like to think that I am very approachable, but it looks like I need to be part of a forum for them to meet me. It makes me smile. I look forward to the reception next week.
I find that I am very interested in the history of how and why of laws. The statues assignment really pushed me into territory I never thought I would ever explore; which is quite funny because thats what great about being a librarian in a legal setting. To quote a colleague from the Hesburgh library, I am actually pushing my "learning curve" to greater levels, which is pretty darn good for me at this time in my life.
I heard from Laura this week. Its time to get ready for review; I have to update and possibly change the layout of my cv, pull together letters and references to be added to my file, and come up with 3 to 5 goals I wish to accomplish in the coming year. I actually already have all of this information. This residency position is really a good experience, and I look forward to whats ahead before August 1, 2007 when this opportunity ends.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Part II: October 26, 2006
Hector (A Colleague of Mine at ND) sent the following link to me. She is the Online 21st Century Librarian!
Let her page stay up without doing any actual searching and see what she says and does....SHE ROCKS!
Ms. Dewey
http://www.msdewey.com/
Hector (A Colleague of Mine at ND) sent the following link to me. She is the Online 21st Century Librarian!
Let her page stay up without doing any actual searching and see what she says and does....SHE ROCKS!
Ms. Dewey
http://www.msdewey.com/
Thursday, October 26, 2006
I am still working towards catching up on my assignments for the Legal Research class. Dwight and Chris both helped on areas of the assignment I was finishing up yesterday. An interesting case that makes for good fiction-writing assignment in my private writing world: People v. Beauharnais 408 Ill. 512, 1951 LEXIS 302 (Ill., January 18, 1951, Filed). Overview: The words used by defendent in a publication were fighting words liable to cause violence and disorder between the races and was not of such character as entitled him to the protection of freedom of speech guaranteed by the constitution. The question in every case of whether or not freedom of speech is abused is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent.
I was able to find the actual flyer that the defendant passed out in the City of Chicago which vehemently opposed "Negroes constant and continuous invasion" in white neighborhoods. (Found at: http://www.newberry.org/outspoken/exhibit/objectlist_section3.html : "If persuasion and the need to prevent the white race from becomming mongrelized by the negro will not unite us, then the aggressions.... rapes, robberies, knives, guns, and marijuana of the negroe SURELY WILL." This copy was presented as Peoples Exhibit 3. This case resembles so much of the play/movie, "A Raisin in the Sun". (The English Major still rocks!).
On another note.........
There's been much publicity about the generic perscription drugs that Sam's Club will be selling for $4.00 as a refill. The attached PDF list shows what you can get for your money at this cost:
http://i.walmart.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/genericdruglist.pdf
I am still working towards catching up on my assignments for the Legal Research class. Dwight and Chris both helped on areas of the assignment I was finishing up yesterday. An interesting case that makes for good fiction-writing assignment in my private writing world: People v. Beauharnais 408 Ill. 512, 1951 LEXIS 302 (Ill., January 18, 1951, Filed). Overview: The words used by defendent in a publication were fighting words liable to cause violence and disorder between the races and was not of such character as entitled him to the protection of freedom of speech guaranteed by the constitution. The question in every case of whether or not freedom of speech is abused is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent.
I was able to find the actual flyer that the defendant passed out in the City of Chicago which vehemently opposed "Negroes constant and continuous invasion" in white neighborhoods. (Found at: http://www.newberry.org/outspoken/exhibit/objectlist_section3.html : "If persuasion and the need to prevent the white race from becomming mongrelized by the negro will not unite us, then the aggressions.... rapes, robberies, knives, guns, and marijuana of the negroe SURELY WILL." This copy was presented as Peoples Exhibit 3. This case resembles so much of the play/movie, "A Raisin in the Sun". (The English Major still rocks!).
On another note.........
There's been much publicity about the generic perscription drugs that Sam's Club will be selling for $4.00 as a refill. The attached PDF list shows what you can get for your money at this cost:
http://i.walmart.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/genericdruglist.pdf
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
October 24, 2006
I am almost finished with assignment #8, and I am going to start #9 before I leave work today. I will go back and finish #'s 4, 5, and 6 when I am done catching up with the rest of the class.
I went to class today in which Dwight was the presenter on "The Publication of Federal Statues". His lectures are very insightful, thought provoking, with a tinge of humor to cut through the anxiety of Law. He showed us the clip from the ABC Television School House Rock series: "I'm just a bill, sittin' here on capital hill"..... The one thing that struck me was that I don't think (not sure) if this generation of law students benefited from viewing this series on regular T.V. After all, they are the full-fledge computer/internet generation and viewing television from a cable/satellite network; which ususally translates into not viewing the "regular" T.V. networks for information and amusement. It's official, I am at the beginning of GenX but at the end of the Boomers. Probably because I had very traditional Boom parents while growing up.
It was a good day; I also answered a reference question today relating to Assignment #9. U-HOO!
I am almost finished with assignment #8, and I am going to start #9 before I leave work today. I will go back and finish #'s 4, 5, and 6 when I am done catching up with the rest of the class.
I went to class today in which Dwight was the presenter on "The Publication of Federal Statues". His lectures are very insightful, thought provoking, with a tinge of humor to cut through the anxiety of Law. He showed us the clip from the ABC Television School House Rock series: "I'm just a bill, sittin' here on capital hill"..... The one thing that struck me was that I don't think (not sure) if this generation of law students benefited from viewing this series on regular T.V. After all, they are the full-fledge computer/internet generation and viewing television from a cable/satellite network; which ususally translates into not viewing the "regular" T.V. networks for information and amusement. It's official, I am at the beginning of GenX but at the end of the Boomers. Probably because I had very traditional Boom parents while growing up.
It was a good day; I also answered a reference question today relating to Assignment #9. U-HOO!
Monday, October 23, 2006
October 23, 2006
I am moving along in completing my assignments for Chris. Whew! I got back a couple of them last Friday, and my grade is better and better as I move along. I am starting to really understand "The Bluebook". I am more confident about doing the work of Law Librarianship, and the student's responses to my assistance has been invaluable. They are very studious and focused, amd it is very rewarding. LexisNexis and Westlaw databases are my new pals...(LOL!)......
I had lunch with Chris today and we talked about our other universities and colleges we both had previous library experiences from and the discussions were insightful. He shared with me some insightful reflections about our profession and how we make a difference to the academic community. We got on the subject of where I will be a year from now in the profession, and I honestly told him that I didn't know; I know that I am going to be an Academic Librarian. He asked that if I had to leave Notre Dame, would this be a difficult move for me, and my honest answer is yes. If I were single and "fancy-free", it wouldn't be a problem. The thing I know for sure is that I do want to stay on at the University of Notre Dame as a Librarian once my contract ends on August 1, 2007.
This is a tremendous experience I am having here at ND, and I am going to focus all of my energies on gaining as much experiences with various projects and possible publications.
I am moving along in completing my assignments for Chris. Whew! I got back a couple of them last Friday, and my grade is better and better as I move along. I am starting to really understand "The Bluebook". I am more confident about doing the work of Law Librarianship, and the student's responses to my assistance has been invaluable. They are very studious and focused, amd it is very rewarding. LexisNexis and Westlaw databases are my new pals...(LOL!)......
I had lunch with Chris today and we talked about our other universities and colleges we both had previous library experiences from and the discussions were insightful. He shared with me some insightful reflections about our profession and how we make a difference to the academic community. We got on the subject of where I will be a year from now in the profession, and I honestly told him that I didn't know; I know that I am going to be an Academic Librarian. He asked that if I had to leave Notre Dame, would this be a difficult move for me, and my honest answer is yes. If I were single and "fancy-free", it wouldn't be a problem. The thing I know for sure is that I do want to stay on at the University of Notre Dame as a Librarian once my contract ends on August 1, 2007.
This is a tremendous experience I am having here at ND, and I am going to focus all of my energies on gaining as much experiences with various projects and possible publications.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
I am still struggling with a lot of physical pain and at the same time, navigating myself around trying to complete the assignments I have due to Chris. These guys have the patience of saints, and I was encouraged today by the fact that I have a great support system here at the Law Library. Dwight treated everybody to lunch today, and for some reason, the smell of different spices got to me really bad that I almost passed out. Instead, I drank two glasses of really cold water, which made me feel a whole lot better. I have had only had a cup of coffee from this campus cafe, so it really tripped me up when we were waiting in line to order lunch. The pain medication really kills my appetite, and not this disgusting pain.........I digress.....
Spent a lot of time today in Westlaw and LexisNexis databases. I found some electronic articles to support my assignment #7 I am working on. I am almost done with this one. The textbook for this course is really helpful for the novice law librarian. The text is easy to read and understand, and so I find myself breathing better and better as the weeks go by.
Good news...I am happy to report that I have to make a couple of adjustments to an article I submitted for publication consideration (in late August of '06). I have to make a couple of adjustments and check my sources again for verification. It should be good to go.....
Words of Encouragement about Law in general:
"When Americans leave a courtroom feeling that their cries have been heard, we shall pride in the fact that our legal system works as well as it does".
I am still struggling with a lot of physical pain and at the same time, navigating myself around trying to complete the assignments I have due to Chris. These guys have the patience of saints, and I was encouraged today by the fact that I have a great support system here at the Law Library. Dwight treated everybody to lunch today, and for some reason, the smell of different spices got to me really bad that I almost passed out. Instead, I drank two glasses of really cold water, which made me feel a whole lot better. I have had only had a cup of coffee from this campus cafe, so it really tripped me up when we were waiting in line to order lunch. The pain medication really kills my appetite, and not this disgusting pain.........I digress.....
Spent a lot of time today in Westlaw and LexisNexis databases. I found some electronic articles to support my assignment #7 I am working on. I am almost done with this one. The textbook for this course is really helpful for the novice law librarian. The text is easy to read and understand, and so I find myself breathing better and better as the weeks go by.
Good news...I am happy to report that I have to make a couple of adjustments to an article I submitted for publication consideration (in late August of '06). I have to make a couple of adjustments and check my sources again for verification. It should be good to go.....
Words of Encouragement about Law in general:
"When Americans leave a courtroom feeling that their cries have been heard, we shall pride in the fact that our legal system works as well as it does".
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
I'm back; I still am experiencing some difficult pain in my lower back and left leg. I have decided that I will not be defeated by this and that I will do what I need to do to get much out of my experience of Law Librarianship......On a kinder note, while I was away, the Library staff at the Law Library sent me a beautiful floral arrangment consisting of yellow roses and daisies in a beautiful Ladybug decorated mug. It really touched me, and brightened my day. My colleagues at Notre Dame are absolutely the best; I am so blessed!
AnyWHO.......
Chris is an awesome Professor! He provided lots of sweets for his class today as well as a good review session for the Final Exam. His teaching style is much more relaxed and comfortable. The students in his class were enthusiastic and comfortable with him. They were like kids in a candy store today! He provided all kinds of sugary confections.....
I am working through my assignments I owe him; I have also been answering Reference questions and I am attending meetings as the Law School is preparing to begin building a new Law School and redesign of the new Law Library. This is an exciting time for everyone here; Being a Law Librarian could be for me; unfortunately, I don't have a J.D..... I am finding a certain level of comfort in doing law reference. Its challenging and very rewarding.
Onward and Upward.....
I'm back; I still am experiencing some difficult pain in my lower back and left leg. I have decided that I will not be defeated by this and that I will do what I need to do to get much out of my experience of Law Librarianship......On a kinder note, while I was away, the Library staff at the Law Library sent me a beautiful floral arrangment consisting of yellow roses and daisies in a beautiful Ladybug decorated mug. It really touched me, and brightened my day. My colleagues at Notre Dame are absolutely the best; I am so blessed!
AnyWHO.......
Chris is an awesome Professor! He provided lots of sweets for his class today as well as a good review session for the Final Exam. His teaching style is much more relaxed and comfortable. The students in his class were enthusiastic and comfortable with him. They were like kids in a candy store today! He provided all kinds of sugary confections.....
I am working through my assignments I owe him; I have also been answering Reference questions and I am attending meetings as the Law School is preparing to begin building a new Law School and redesign of the new Law Library. This is an exciting time for everyone here; Being a Law Librarian could be for me; unfortunately, I don't have a J.D..... I am finding a certain level of comfort in doing law reference. Its challenging and very rewarding.
Onward and Upward.....
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Architecture: A note about my teachers and guiders of this great art form
Although I use to be the Administrative Asistant to the University of Detroit Mercy's Dean of Architecture in my past life, I was blessed and honored to work with whom I consider geniuses in the architecture profession. I haven't kept in touch with the faculty as I should, but when I recall the experience of being around these creative masters, I realize I was surrounded by God's angels. I learned alot about Architecture by attending the lectures, alumni events, and even sat in on a couple of classes. In particular, two people who have enriched my architectural experiences are:
Stephen Vogel, FAIA - Dean, University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture
http://www.aiami.com/gold_medal_archive_bio.htm
Dan Pitera, Director- Detroit Collaborative Design Center-UDM School of Architecture
http://www.natcath.com/NCR_Online/archives2/2006a/022406/022406n.php
If you guys ever cross the paths of this blog, I hope you both know that I appreciated your willingness to answer questions or share your experiences of architecture with me.
With much Peace and Profound Admiration Always, --Leslie
Although I use to be the Administrative Asistant to the University of Detroit Mercy's Dean of Architecture in my past life, I was blessed and honored to work with whom I consider geniuses in the architecture profession. I haven't kept in touch with the faculty as I should, but when I recall the experience of being around these creative masters, I realize I was surrounded by God's angels. I learned alot about Architecture by attending the lectures, alumni events, and even sat in on a couple of classes. In particular, two people who have enriched my architectural experiences are:
Stephen Vogel, FAIA - Dean, University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture
http://www.aiami.com/gold_medal_archive_bio.htm
Dan Pitera, Director- Detroit Collaborative Design Center-UDM School of Architecture
http://www.natcath.com/NCR_Online/archives2/2006a/022406/022406n.php
If you guys ever cross the paths of this blog, I hope you both know that I appreciated your willingness to answer questions or share your experiences of architecture with me.
With much Peace and Profound Admiration Always, --Leslie
August 30, 2006
ND-Writers Group:
I became part of a Writers Group within the confines of University Libraries. Pat Loghry is our fearless leader; since about May, 2006, I have as much as possible attended meetings with other Librarians and Library Professional Specialist staffers. Currently, our group is working on drafts for: Library Philosophy and Practice - A Peer-Reviewed Electronic Journal
http://libr.unl.edu:2000/LPP/lpp.htm (apparently there are some problems with the link)
The theme for the publication ND-Writer's Group is working on centers around, "Shape Shifters: Librarians Evolve Yet Again in the Age of Google". this edition will appear in Winter, 2007. Manuscripts are sought which examines concrete changes in a specific area of issues in: public, school, academic, or special librarianship. The focus of my article will be on Instruction. I have been drafting some thoughts, and my plan is to forward one of my drafts to the editors before I leave the office tommorow afternoon. I have Westlaw training first thing tommorow morning, which doesn't leave me room to work on it. I will send out my draft this evening to the editors.
Legal Reseach - LAW 60703:
Assignment #2 for the Law Research is heavy this week. I am going to finish by Wednesday and consult with Chris to see if I am doing the assignment correctly. More and more, Before Marriage and Children, I should have went to Law School (Ha-Ha).
More about yesterday's lunch:
I spoke to Chris about the lunch I had yesterday, and he showed me what his former university does to promote the expertise of the Law Professors in the Media. In addition, he mentioned that Law Faculty across the country have Blogs especially in the areas of expertise of the Professors. The Blogs are a great tool to promote collegial relationships. I totally agree; I hope I am never inclined to be closed minded about how technology is a valuable medium that encourages dialogue amongst colleagues.
UW School of Law
http://www.law.washington.edu/news/articles/faculty.html
University of Detroit Mercy Media Promotions Used:
http://www.udmercy.edu/distinction/
University of Detroit Mercy - Media & Public Relations
http://www.udmercy.edu/news_events/media/
Exciting Things to Note In Library World:
One of my new favorite Librarians in Cyberspace is a former St. Joseph County Public Librarian by the name of Michael Stevens http://tametheweb.com/. He is considered by many amongst the 21st Century Librarian world, the "Guru" of integrating technology into the work of Librarianship. He has a very enthusiastic and engaging presentation style; most importantly, if you are overwhelmed by the options that technology has to offer (attn Professors of all subjects), Michael is the person you want to meet and learn from.
Onward and Upward!
ND-Writers Group:
I became part of a Writers Group within the confines of University Libraries. Pat Loghry is our fearless leader; since about May, 2006, I have as much as possible attended meetings with other Librarians and Library Professional Specialist staffers. Currently, our group is working on drafts for: Library Philosophy and Practice - A Peer-Reviewed Electronic Journal
http://libr.unl.edu:2000/LPP/lpp.htm (apparently there are some problems with the link)
The theme for the publication ND-Writer's Group is working on centers around, "Shape Shifters: Librarians Evolve Yet Again in the Age of Google". this edition will appear in Winter, 2007. Manuscripts are sought which examines concrete changes in a specific area of issues in: public, school, academic, or special librarianship. The focus of my article will be on Instruction. I have been drafting some thoughts, and my plan is to forward one of my drafts to the editors before I leave the office tommorow afternoon. I have Westlaw training first thing tommorow morning, which doesn't leave me room to work on it. I will send out my draft this evening to the editors.
Legal Reseach - LAW 60703:
Assignment #2 for the Law Research is heavy this week. I am going to finish by Wednesday and consult with Chris to see if I am doing the assignment correctly. More and more, Before Marriage and Children, I should have went to Law School (Ha-Ha).
More about yesterday's lunch:
I spoke to Chris about the lunch I had yesterday, and he showed me what his former university does to promote the expertise of the Law Professors in the Media. In addition, he mentioned that Law Faculty across the country have Blogs especially in the areas of expertise of the Professors. The Blogs are a great tool to promote collegial relationships. I totally agree; I hope I am never inclined to be closed minded about how technology is a valuable medium that encourages dialogue amongst colleagues.
UW School of Law
http://www.law.washington.edu/news/articles/faculty.html
University of Detroit Mercy Media Promotions Used:
http://www.udmercy.edu/distinction/
University of Detroit Mercy - Media & Public Relations
http://www.udmercy.edu/news_events/media/
Exciting Things to Note In Library World:
One of my new favorite Librarians in Cyberspace is a former St. Joseph County Public Librarian by the name of Michael Stevens http://tametheweb.com/. He is considered by many amongst the 21st Century Librarian world, the "Guru" of integrating technology into the work of Librarianship. He has a very enthusiastic and engaging presentation style; most importantly, if you are overwhelmed by the options that technology has to offer (attn Professors of all subjects), Michael is the person you want to meet and learn from.
Onward and Upward!
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
August 29, 2006
Instead of attending Chris' research class, I went to the Faculty Lunch which featured speakers whose expertise is in Media and Public Relations. This session went over the time and I didn't want to appear rude by going to Chris' class late. The luncheon itself was an eye-opening experience for me. I was really baffled by the fact that professionals are not inclined to use a media medium as a Blog for consideration as a news source or of getting the message out about how AWESOME this Law School really is; due in large part to the Legal Faculty here; we have the greatest legal minds here, and a Blog is one of many mediums that should be considered when "getting the word out" about an organization.
I remember when e-mail became available and lots of people were against that medium as well; the more the world changes, the more it stays the same, thanks in large part to people who are see new avenues of including new forms of media into their everyday work life as a waste of time and efforts. Our faculty was very interested in the topic of conversation and its too bad that their questions and or concerns didn't get addressed at this forum; I noticed a lot of them got up and left the room. It was as if the were looking for guidance about writing for non-scholarly news sources and not getting the information they needed.
This lunch had my mind thinking about ALL of my former PR experiences in the work place and how I could integrate some of that knowledge into this workplace. Not sure how to go about this here; stay tuned.......
Instead of attending Chris' research class, I went to the Faculty Lunch which featured speakers whose expertise is in Media and Public Relations. This session went over the time and I didn't want to appear rude by going to Chris' class late. The luncheon itself was an eye-opening experience for me. I was really baffled by the fact that professionals are not inclined to use a media medium as a Blog for consideration as a news source or of getting the message out about how AWESOME this Law School really is; due in large part to the Legal Faculty here; we have the greatest legal minds here, and a Blog is one of many mediums that should be considered when "getting the word out" about an organization.
I remember when e-mail became available and lots of people were against that medium as well; the more the world changes, the more it stays the same, thanks in large part to people who are see new avenues of including new forms of media into their everyday work life as a waste of time and efforts. Our faculty was very interested in the topic of conversation and its too bad that their questions and or concerns didn't get addressed at this forum; I noticed a lot of them got up and left the room. It was as if the were looking for guidance about writing for non-scholarly news sources and not getting the information they needed.
This lunch had my mind thinking about ALL of my former PR experiences in the work place and how I could integrate some of that knowledge into this workplace. Not sure how to go about this here; stay tuned.......
Monday, August 28, 2006
28 August 2006
This morning we took a break to honor July-August birthdays in the library with a "breakfast"; this meal consisted of Crispy-Cremes and other decorated donut fare; it also had a small tray of fresh fruit and two different kinds of coffee. Needless to say, I couldn't resist a donut (it wasn't a crispy creme!), but a donut just the same. Needless to say, I was a little more Pepped Up than usual giving tours to the our LLM students from various parts of the world. They were in good spirits especially when I showed them how to navigate the Library's "electronic universe". One of our students was deeply touched by the fact that we had a Chinese/Japanese dictionary for her use. I told some of Dwight's jokes which this group thought was a major hoot.
I spent the rest of the afternoon finishing up assignment #1 for Christopher's class. I've decided not to turn it into him since I am not really getting a grade for it. The law is becoming a lot more interesting to me than I had earlier anticipated. My husband suggested that I go for the big degree; a law degree; this seems so far-fetched to me.......
This morning we took a break to honor July-August birthdays in the library with a "breakfast"; this meal consisted of Crispy-Cremes and other decorated donut fare; it also had a small tray of fresh fruit and two different kinds of coffee. Needless to say, I couldn't resist a donut (it wasn't a crispy creme!), but a donut just the same. Needless to say, I was a little more Pepped Up than usual giving tours to the our LLM students from various parts of the world. They were in good spirits especially when I showed them how to navigate the Library's "electronic universe". One of our students was deeply touched by the fact that we had a Chinese/Japanese dictionary for her use. I told some of Dwight's jokes which this group thought was a major hoot.
I spent the rest of the afternoon finishing up assignment #1 for Christopher's class. I've decided not to turn it into him since I am not really getting a grade for it. The law is becoming a lot more interesting to me than I had earlier anticipated. My husband suggested that I go for the big degree; a law degree; this seems so far-fetched to me.......
Friday, August 25, 2006
August 25, 2006
This has yet been an incredible week; sitting in on Chris' lecture makes all the difference in the world; the texts for the course is making much more sense and since I started doing tours with the 1L students, I am making the needed connections to assist in doing Law reference. The bottom line is that I don't need to feel uneasy about this subject matter, because its not as difficult as I thought it would be. I also had the pleasure of meeting Sean O'Brien of the Human Rights School within the School of Law. The work of this department is an awesome and yet humbling task by lawyers and scholars from all over the world. It is a pleasure to have met this wonderful and dynamic group. My tasks today include: completing the assignment due on Tuesday and the readings on the syllabus. This afternoon, I will be giving additional tours for 1L students.
A group of Diversity Faculty and Staff got together for lunch the other day to commend Joy Vann-Hamilton farewell as she transitions out of the University of Notre Dame to her new career as Vice President (I forgot the name of the firm she will be working for). The menu consisted of BBQue ribs, corn muffins, potatoe salad..etc. of course I have to stay away from this type of food for health reasons. I got a chance to talk with Dr. Pierce and Dean Page. I also spoke briefly with Darlene and Jean from the Hesburgh; it was great to see folks I haven't seen in a while.
Last night, I had the opportunity to meet a staff member from Senator Evan Bayh's office; I realize that I need to get involved as a private citizen in the comings and goings of our government process. The work that my husband does benefits South Bend residents in so many ways, and I am very proud of his continued dedication to being of service to the public.
This has yet been an incredible week; sitting in on Chris' lecture makes all the difference in the world; the texts for the course is making much more sense and since I started doing tours with the 1L students, I am making the needed connections to assist in doing Law reference. The bottom line is that I don't need to feel uneasy about this subject matter, because its not as difficult as I thought it would be. I also had the pleasure of meeting Sean O'Brien of the Human Rights School within the School of Law. The work of this department is an awesome and yet humbling task by lawyers and scholars from all over the world. It is a pleasure to have met this wonderful and dynamic group. My tasks today include: completing the assignment due on Tuesday and the readings on the syllabus. This afternoon, I will be giving additional tours for 1L students.
A group of Diversity Faculty and Staff got together for lunch the other day to commend Joy Vann-Hamilton farewell as she transitions out of the University of Notre Dame to her new career as Vice President (I forgot the name of the firm she will be working for). The menu consisted of BBQue ribs, corn muffins, potatoe salad..etc. of course I have to stay away from this type of food for health reasons. I got a chance to talk with Dr. Pierce and Dean Page. I also spoke briefly with Darlene and Jean from the Hesburgh; it was great to see folks I haven't seen in a while.
Last night, I had the opportunity to meet a staff member from Senator Evan Bayh's office; I realize that I need to get involved as a private citizen in the comings and goings of our government process. The work that my husband does benefits South Bend residents in so many ways, and I am very proud of his continued dedication to being of service to the public.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
August 22, 2006
Today was very busy in the Law Library; This place is really crowded outside of my office. I have to make sure that I close my door when I am consulting with students and or faculty. I answered some really good legal reference questions again today; I was successful once again at finding the answer thanks to a wonderful colleague, Marsha Stevenson. A student was looking for the London Gazette dated September 3, 1666; we have it in Hesburgh on Microfiche. Yes! The student was impressed...so was I. I went to Chris' first class for LAW 60703. I learned alot about the U.S. Court of Appeals, Mandatory vs. Persuasive authority, and utilizing the "Wren" chart as a guide. The students were very engaging and I look forward to this class for the next 9 weeks.
Today was also the first day of classes for the entire university which celebrated the occassion by a beautiful Mass and outdoor picnic on the campus grounds. I didn't get a chance to bring my family; I stopped thru and ate a really good hamburger, and some carrot sticks. I finished the day by examining the Stacks in the lower level of the library. They have outdated compact shelving which "creeped me out". I got a sense of what reference sources student's use for their research. AnyWHO, it was another busy and somewhat overwhelming day, but I shall survive; thanks to the wonderful people who support what I am trying to learn and do this semester.
Today was very busy in the Law Library; This place is really crowded outside of my office. I have to make sure that I close my door when I am consulting with students and or faculty. I answered some really good legal reference questions again today; I was successful once again at finding the answer thanks to a wonderful colleague, Marsha Stevenson. A student was looking for the London Gazette dated September 3, 1666; we have it in Hesburgh on Microfiche. Yes! The student was impressed...so was I. I went to Chris' first class for LAW 60703. I learned alot about the U.S. Court of Appeals, Mandatory vs. Persuasive authority, and utilizing the "Wren" chart as a guide. The students were very engaging and I look forward to this class for the next 9 weeks.
Today was also the first day of classes for the entire university which celebrated the occassion by a beautiful Mass and outdoor picnic on the campus grounds. I didn't get a chance to bring my family; I stopped thru and ate a really good hamburger, and some carrot sticks. I finished the day by examining the Stacks in the lower level of the library. They have outdated compact shelving which "creeped me out". I got a sense of what reference sources student's use for their research. AnyWHO, it was another busy and somewhat overwhelming day, but I shall survive; thanks to the wonderful people who support what I am trying to learn and do this semester.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
August 20, 2006
Saturday evening was a wonderful experience. I had the opportunity to attend Mass, cocktails, and a nice dinner with the Law School Faculty. I had the most delightful and engaging dinner conversation with Professor Mayer and his lovely and engaging wife, Michelle. Chris O'Byrne also joined my husband and I for dinner as well. It was really delightful....
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Today was the first official day of classes for Law students. I answered two reference questions in which I went to the answer right away; one with the help of Chris O'Bryne. Whew! I can do this, I can do this.....
I am preparing to do tours of the Law Library this Thursday, Friday, and Monday. I am still confused about this place, but I will "wing-it". Dwight has all the confidence in me, "I shall not let him down!
What I learned today: Law Books are really heavy.......(LOL)
Saturday evening was a wonderful experience. I had the opportunity to attend Mass, cocktails, and a nice dinner with the Law School Faculty. I had the most delightful and engaging dinner conversation with Professor Mayer and his lovely and engaging wife, Michelle. Chris O'Byrne also joined my husband and I for dinner as well. It was really delightful....
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Today was the first official day of classes for Law students. I answered two reference questions in which I went to the answer right away; one with the help of Chris O'Bryne. Whew! I can do this, I can do this.....
I am preparing to do tours of the Law Library this Thursday, Friday, and Monday. I am still confused about this place, but I will "wing-it". Dwight has all the confidence in me, "I shall not let him down!
What I learned today: Law Books are really heavy.......(LOL)
Friday, August 18, 2006
August 18, 2006
Today was a phenominal day! The Dynamic Librarian strives again....with a wonderful presentation partner, ( a fellow librarian) Carmela. I did three library orientation sessions in a row for ND Law Library Journal students. I pointed out the library web-site, the electronic journals, and making sure they utilize the "Ask-a-Librarian" service. I also pointed out the new feature of the Hesburgh library web-site Students seemed to be really enthusiastic and appreciative of the fact that we offer top-knotch reference assistance for their research needs. What I consider bonuses of the day: complimentary coffee and bagel for breakfast this morning, meeting Law Review students, incoming 1st year law students, talking and laughing with Law Faculty and administrative staffers; also got a chance to chat with Chris O'Byrne. He is so cool! He attended one of my orientation sessions and gave me strong "thumbs up" of how I presented the library to students. He mentioned that he likes my energy...heck, I like his. I thrive on positive reinforcement, especially with my fellow work mates...it adds to my energy levels and I can be my best professional self this way.
This was a very productive day. One more thing, I took advantage and got a free membership to the University Club; this was good because I was low on funds, and I like the idea I can be billed later for my meals. This is yet another ND benefit that my hubby will really enjoy!
Today was a phenominal day! The Dynamic Librarian strives again....with a wonderful presentation partner, ( a fellow librarian) Carmela. I did three library orientation sessions in a row for ND Law Library Journal students. I pointed out the library web-site, the electronic journals, and making sure they utilize the "Ask-a-Librarian" service. I also pointed out the new feature of the Hesburgh library web-site Students seemed to be really enthusiastic and appreciative of the fact that we offer top-knotch reference assistance for their research needs. What I consider bonuses of the day: complimentary coffee and bagel for breakfast this morning, meeting Law Review students, incoming 1st year law students, talking and laughing with Law Faculty and administrative staffers; also got a chance to chat with Chris O'Byrne. He is so cool! He attended one of my orientation sessions and gave me strong "thumbs up" of how I presented the library to students. He mentioned that he likes my energy...heck, I like his. I thrive on positive reinforcement, especially with my fellow work mates...it adds to my energy levels and I can be my best professional self this way.
This was a very productive day. One more thing, I took advantage and got a free membership to the University Club; this was good because I was low on funds, and I like the idea I can be billed later for my meals. This is yet another ND benefit that my hubby will really enjoy!
Thursday, August 17, 2006
August 17, 2006
This morning I talked with Beth in preparation for my Law Review orientation sessions I will be conducting tommorow. I am really excited about this.
On a humorous note, Dwight came into my office wondering if he told me that they were having a welcoming gathering from 10:30am-11:00am in the lounge of the lower level. I told him no...I was a little perplexed because I am dressed really casual today; I am wearing my Indian outfit my sister gave to me as a Mother's Day present. I let Dwight know that "presentation is everything" with me and that now I am going to be really self-conscious about this. He laughed about it very apologetically, and teased me a little because he remembered my conversation about shopping at Catherines in Granger..... The welcome gathering was really wonderful and I got the chance to meet a lot of the Law Professors and wonderful staff/directors who represent the Law School in very dynamic ways. Terry provided a wonderful spread to welcome Chris and I to the Law Library. I felt really good about this. I actually met a Law Professor from Lake Charles, Louisanna...My father's hometown. I hope we get together to swap good stories of our roots. I had nothing to be concerned about as far as my attire was concerned. Everyone present had on very casual but appropriate clothing for work. A big WHEW!...... I keep hearing my grandmother's voice in my head about appropriate/ lady-like dress and manner. ....I love and miss you Meme'.
Pay attention to your Skin!
I read an article from the Chicago Sun Times-August 17, 2006 entitled: "Drug-resistant germ on the rise" by Marilynn Marchione. This article made me recall how my fellow resident, Felicia is about eating other people's food and about cleanliness in general. Felicia if you read this blog, I agree we have to be careful now more than ever. Some of the highlights of this article mentions:
Many victims who come to the emergency room thought they just had a spider bite that didn't heal
It can be life threatening if this infection gets into your blood stream
The germ typically thrives in medical settings
This morning I talked with Beth in preparation for my Law Review orientation sessions I will be conducting tommorow. I am really excited about this.
On a humorous note, Dwight came into my office wondering if he told me that they were having a welcoming gathering from 10:30am-11:00am in the lounge of the lower level. I told him no...I was a little perplexed because I am dressed really casual today; I am wearing my Indian outfit my sister gave to me as a Mother's Day present. I let Dwight know that "presentation is everything" with me and that now I am going to be really self-conscious about this. He laughed about it very apologetically, and teased me a little because he remembered my conversation about shopping at Catherines in Granger..... The welcome gathering was really wonderful and I got the chance to meet a lot of the Law Professors and wonderful staff/directors who represent the Law School in very dynamic ways. Terry provided a wonderful spread to welcome Chris and I to the Law Library. I felt really good about this. I actually met a Law Professor from Lake Charles, Louisanna...My father's hometown. I hope we get together to swap good stories of our roots. I had nothing to be concerned about as far as my attire was concerned. Everyone present had on very casual but appropriate clothing for work. A big WHEW!...... I keep hearing my grandmother's voice in my head about appropriate/ lady-like dress and manner. ....I love and miss you Meme'.
Pay attention to your Skin!
I read an article from the Chicago Sun Times-August 17, 2006 entitled: "Drug-resistant germ on the rise" by Marilynn Marchione. This article made me recall how my fellow resident, Felicia is about eating other people's food and about cleanliness in general. Felicia if you read this blog, I agree we have to be careful now more than ever. Some of the highlights of this article mentions:
Many victims who come to the emergency room thought they just had a spider bite that didn't heal
It can be life threatening if this infection gets into your blood stream
The germ typically thrives in medical settings
- To avoid this type of staph infection, do the following:
- Wash hands throughly and often with soap and water
- Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed
- Don't share towels, washcloths,razors, soap, ointments or other personal items
- Wipe down athletic gear like mats, head protectors, and gym equipment with alcohol or antiseptic lotion after each person uses it.
- See a doctor if you have a sore or boil. Don't try to drain it yourself at home.
Sulfur based medications seem to cure this disease. I remember as a child how the older generations in my family used sulfur for many ailments......"Whats old is new again"......
August 16, 2006
I got a call from Laura B. She informed me that I am scheduled to be in the Law Library until the end of the semester and not the end of January '07. I mentioned it Dwight who suggested I tak to Terry (Ed's Assistant). Terry confirmed that I will be in the Law Library until the end of the fall semester (she confirmed with Kelli in 221 of Hesburgh. Whew, now that I know, I am a little ver-clempt....... The people here have welcomed me so well, that this is going to be hard to leave. As they say, onward and upward......
AnyWHO......
Chris was gracious enough to give Dwight and I some pointers in navigating Westlaw, Hein Online, and Legal Trac. I am ready for legal reference questions using these databases.
The dynamic librarian is READY!
I got a call from Laura B. She informed me that I am scheduled to be in the Law Library until the end of the semester and not the end of January '07. I mentioned it Dwight who suggested I tak to Terry (Ed's Assistant). Terry confirmed that I will be in the Law Library until the end of the fall semester (she confirmed with Kelli in 221 of Hesburgh. Whew, now that I know, I am a little ver-clempt....... The people here have welcomed me so well, that this is going to be hard to leave. As they say, onward and upward......
AnyWHO......
Chris was gracious enough to give Dwight and I some pointers in navigating Westlaw, Hein Online, and Legal Trac. I am ready for legal reference questions using these databases.
The dynamic librarian is READY!
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
August 15, 2006
I began my day by meeting with Beth and Dwight about the upcoming Syllabus for the Library Research course. It gave me a chance to share my knowledge about Course Development. I also shared how helpful the faculty sessions they offer at the Kaneb Center to be really helpful in my professional development as a Teaching Librarian. The rest of the morning and part of the afternoon I spent quality time with Dwight and Chris learning and doing citation analysis of Federal and State Statues. One of the research topics had to do with:
Improving Healthcare for uninsured children in the wake of the state children's health insurance program
(SCHIP). We had to review citations mentioned in the bibliography.
Balanced budget Act of 1997 sSS 4901, 111 stat.552 (codified at 42 U.S.C. ss ss 1397jj(Suppl.IV 1998)
Mo.Ann.Stat.SS 455.010(5) (West 2000).
Cite Checking Exercise - Statues
Uruguay Round Agreements Act, Pub.L.No.103-465, 108 Stat. 48-9 (1994).
The key to this was doing fact-checking with various print sources. This was really a good opportunity. I am going to spend the rest of the day doing citation exercise. This was not bad at all. Dwight and Chris are awesome!
I began my day by meeting with Beth and Dwight about the upcoming Syllabus for the Library Research course. It gave me a chance to share my knowledge about Course Development. I also shared how helpful the faculty sessions they offer at the Kaneb Center to be really helpful in my professional development as a Teaching Librarian. The rest of the morning and part of the afternoon I spent quality time with Dwight and Chris learning and doing citation analysis of Federal and State Statues. One of the research topics had to do with:
Improving Healthcare for uninsured children in the wake of the state children's health insurance program
(SCHIP). We had to review citations mentioned in the bibliography.
Balanced budget Act of 1997 sSS 4901, 111 stat.552 (codified at 42 U.S.C. ss ss 1397jj(Suppl.IV 1998)
Mo.Ann.Stat.SS 455.010(5) (West 2000).
Cite Checking Exercise - Statues
Uruguay Round Agreements Act, Pub.L.No.103-465, 108 Stat. 48-9 (1994).
The key to this was doing fact-checking with various print sources. This was really a good opportunity. I am going to spend the rest of the day doing citation exercise. This was not bad at all. Dwight and Chris are awesome!
August 14, 2006
We welcomed new Law Librarian, Christopher "Chris" O'Bryne. He is really down to earth, loves the law, and will definitely be a great asset to the Law Library here. He is willing to work with me in grasping Hein Online and Westlaw. Hmmmmm, I think I have a new Law Librarian Colleague for life.
Dwight had a departmental lunch over at Reckers today: Warren, Beth, Chris, Dwight, and I walked over and sat outside. I found out Chris was in a program similar to the Residency Program here at ND, but his program clearly focused on law librarianship. He is enthusiastic and I get the impression that he likes to teach. I mentioned to him that I enjoy seeing students get those "Aha" moments when they have discovered something new. On another note while at lunch, I saw Brady Quinn and Jeff S. there in which I chatted briefly with the two of them. That was fun!
Working at the Law Library feels right, and I am glad to be here!
We welcomed new Law Librarian, Christopher "Chris" O'Bryne. He is really down to earth, loves the law, and will definitely be a great asset to the Law Library here. He is willing to work with me in grasping Hein Online and Westlaw. Hmmmmm, I think I have a new Law Librarian Colleague for life.
Dwight had a departmental lunch over at Reckers today: Warren, Beth, Chris, Dwight, and I walked over and sat outside. I found out Chris was in a program similar to the Residency Program here at ND, but his program clearly focused on law librarianship. He is enthusiastic and I get the impression that he likes to teach. I mentioned to him that I enjoy seeing students get those "Aha" moments when they have discovered something new. On another note while at lunch, I saw Brady Quinn and Jeff S. there in which I chatted briefly with the two of them. That was fun!
Working at the Law Library feels right, and I am glad to be here!
Friday, August 11, 2006
Friday, August 11, 2006
Today is turning out to be really fantastic and a great way to end the work week!
Ed, Dwight, and Warren really liked my format and the fact that I added Learning Objectives to the Syllabus for the upcoming Legal Research Class that they have approved it for the upcoming course. Yeah!
The Research Assignment relating to divorce, religion, and state governments: He gave me a copy of two articles (that we will doing additional research) entitled:
Church-state? It's a bad marriage, St. Petersburg Times (Florida) October 9, 2005 Sunday-Section Perspectives, pg. 4P
&
Ontario to ban faith-based tribunals in family disputes, Guelph Mercury (Ontario, Canada) November 16, 2005 Wednesday Final Edition, pg. A5
Both are interesting reads, and it will be very interesting to see where we are going with this research topic. I found an article using the new feature on the ND-Library Homepage from Academic Search Premier:
Till annulment do us part, by Richard Ostling and Massimo Calabresi, Time 8/16/93, Vol. 142, Issue 7, pg. 43.
I had an interesting dialog with Dwight and Dan on branding, marketing, my experience of ND and how it differs from other institutions I have worked. We also discussed the current situations dealing with the terrorist threats in London and possibly the United States, traveling in general, and how our sense of security is changing even in our small town of South Bend. It was nice to talk about current events with colleagues.
I am almost finish with Assignment I for Dwight to check; he mentioned today that I will have to do the assignments a week in advance in preparation for the questions I will have to answer from the students that will seek me out. My response to that is: "Come on in...."
On a personal note:
I am looking forward to the weekend to get rid of stuff we don't need, and to play with my kids and husband. My daughter begins school next week (Yes!) and I am hoping to get my 2.5 yr. old son into pre-school at least 2 times per week. My daughter is a little apprehensive: She's back in private school, she has to wear a uniform, and she doesn't know anyone there...yet. My daughter is blessed with her parents extro-verted demeanor, and the fact that she is really a nice kid to know. She will be fine. I will have to spend a lot of time this weekend pepping her up...."Cheer-leader MOM to the rescue.....
Today is turning out to be really fantastic and a great way to end the work week!
Ed, Dwight, and Warren really liked my format and the fact that I added Learning Objectives to the Syllabus for the upcoming Legal Research Class that they have approved it for the upcoming course. Yeah!
The Research Assignment relating to divorce, religion, and state governments: He gave me a copy of two articles (that we will doing additional research) entitled:
Church-state? It's a bad marriage, St. Petersburg Times (Florida) October 9, 2005 Sunday-Section Perspectives, pg. 4P
&
Ontario to ban faith-based tribunals in family disputes, Guelph Mercury (Ontario, Canada) November 16, 2005 Wednesday Final Edition, pg. A5
Both are interesting reads, and it will be very interesting to see where we are going with this research topic. I found an article using the new feature on the ND-Library Homepage from Academic Search Premier:
Till annulment do us part, by Richard Ostling and Massimo Calabresi, Time 8/16/93, Vol. 142, Issue 7, pg. 43.
I had an interesting dialog with Dwight and Dan on branding, marketing, my experience of ND and how it differs from other institutions I have worked. We also discussed the current situations dealing with the terrorist threats in London and possibly the United States, traveling in general, and how our sense of security is changing even in our small town of South Bend. It was nice to talk about current events with colleagues.
I am almost finish with Assignment I for Dwight to check; he mentioned today that I will have to do the assignments a week in advance in preparation for the questions I will have to answer from the students that will seek me out. My response to that is: "Come on in...."
On a personal note:
I am looking forward to the weekend to get rid of stuff we don't need, and to play with my kids and husband. My daughter begins school next week (Yes!) and I am hoping to get my 2.5 yr. old son into pre-school at least 2 times per week. My daughter is a little apprehensive: She's back in private school, she has to wear a uniform, and she doesn't know anyone there...yet. My daughter is blessed with her parents extro-verted demeanor, and the fact that she is really a nice kid to know. She will be fine. I will have to spend a lot of time this weekend pepping her up...."Cheer-leader MOM to the rescue.....
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Today was a good day; I edited the current Syllabus for the upcoming Legal Research Class. Overall, Dwight liked it; he has to run it pass Warren and Ed to approve the changes before classes begin. I incorporated learning objectives because its helpful for students to have an idea of the direction of the course. I finally got a reply back from Financial Aid regarding a question that a retired faculty member had.
For the research question I was working on re: Divorce, Religion, and the State, Dwight suggested I look at a web-site that was created by a professor of law at Ave Maria Law School (Michigan).
True Marriage.net
http://www.truemarriage.net/article.jsp?ID=52
I gave Dwight a bibliography of articles to consider, a couple of articles for him to peruse, and a listing of current titles (books) that are available in the library. He suggested this web-link because he thinks the law professor was looking for articles pertaining to what is available on this web page.
Along the same lines, I came across this article pertaining Mate Selection. The article is written by Michael J. Rosenfeld, Stanford University. American Journal of Sociology, Volume 110 Number 5 (March 2005): 1284–325© 2005 by The University of Chicago. It has some interesting comments and study results pertaining to why interracial couples marry (especially when one spouse is Black and the other is White).
I read an interesting report that states: "Results consistently demonstrate that the cohabitations and marriages of non-hispanic black women are less stable than those of non-Hispanic white women". The report contains 44 detailed tables showing analyses of eight outcomes related to cohabitation and marriage.
Bramlett, M.D., and Mosher, W.D. - Division of Vital Statistics (1995). "Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the United States" (1995). This survey was jointly planned and funded primarily by the National Center for Health Statistics, The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, The Office of Population Affairs, and the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention.
Final Note: Two of my favorite reads about Black Life in general are from two dynamic thinkers:
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson (A fellow Native Detroiter) and author of "Is Bill Cosby Right? (2005) and Mr. Juan Williams, author of "Enough" (2006). I love NPR for allowing excerpts of both books to be available electronically. Each writer, thinker, observer of Black Life in their own right, addresses issues in the Black Community that should be discussed in Black households, academia, community centers, and churches.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson: Is Bill Cosby Right? or is the Black Middle Class Out of Touch? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4628960
Juan Williams: African American "Victimhood"
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5618023
Today was a good day; I edited the current Syllabus for the upcoming Legal Research Class. Overall, Dwight liked it; he has to run it pass Warren and Ed to approve the changes before classes begin. I incorporated learning objectives because its helpful for students to have an idea of the direction of the course. I finally got a reply back from Financial Aid regarding a question that a retired faculty member had.
For the research question I was working on re: Divorce, Religion, and the State, Dwight suggested I look at a web-site that was created by a professor of law at Ave Maria Law School (Michigan).
True Marriage.net
http://www.truemarriage.net/article.jsp?ID=52
I gave Dwight a bibliography of articles to consider, a couple of articles for him to peruse, and a listing of current titles (books) that are available in the library. He suggested this web-link because he thinks the law professor was looking for articles pertaining to what is available on this web page.
Along the same lines, I came across this article pertaining Mate Selection. The article is written by Michael J. Rosenfeld, Stanford University. American Journal of Sociology, Volume 110 Number 5 (March 2005): 1284–325© 2005 by The University of Chicago. It has some interesting comments and study results pertaining to why interracial couples marry (especially when one spouse is Black and the other is White).
I read an interesting report that states: "Results consistently demonstrate that the cohabitations and marriages of non-hispanic black women are less stable than those of non-Hispanic white women". The report contains 44 detailed tables showing analyses of eight outcomes related to cohabitation and marriage.
Bramlett, M.D., and Mosher, W.D. - Division of Vital Statistics (1995). "Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the United States" (1995). This survey was jointly planned and funded primarily by the National Center for Health Statistics, The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, The Office of Population Affairs, and the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention.
Final Note: Two of my favorite reads about Black Life in general are from two dynamic thinkers:
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson (A fellow Native Detroiter) and author of "Is Bill Cosby Right? (2005) and Mr. Juan Williams, author of "Enough" (2006). I love NPR for allowing excerpts of both books to be available electronically. Each writer, thinker, observer of Black Life in their own right, addresses issues in the Black Community that should be discussed in Black households, academia, community centers, and churches.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson: Is Bill Cosby Right? or is the Black Middle Class Out of Touch? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4628960
Juan Williams: African American "Victimhood"
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5618023
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
I helped a patron today find some information she needed to begin the process of having her commercial driver's license re-issued. I gave her quite a bit of information that she will have to process, and I made sure that she understands that she will need to consult with an attorney who can advise her accordingly. I remember when I was in Library School they emphasized not giving out legal advice, that's the lawyers job. My first public patron information seeker! This rocks.......
Dwight ask that I consider teaching the Law Review students how to do research utilizing WorldCAT, the Law and Hesburgh Library Catalog. I need to review Patty Ogden's work from last year first. I am so excited........
I helped a patron today find some information she needed to begin the process of having her commercial driver's license re-issued. I gave her quite a bit of information that she will have to process, and I made sure that she understands that she will need to consult with an attorney who can advise her accordingly. I remember when I was in Library School they emphasized not giving out legal advice, that's the lawyers job. My first public patron information seeker! This rocks.......
Dwight ask that I consider teaching the Law Review students how to do research utilizing WorldCAT, the Law and Hesburgh Library Catalog. I need to review Patty Ogden's work from last year first. I am so excited........
Monday, August 07, 2006
Monday, August 7, 2006
Today was a rather busy day; I spent most of the morning reading through the textbooks for the upcoming Law Research course. I am trying to make sense of the readings....I have an office chair that is really hard on my back. I had been sitting for 3.5 hours and when I got up, a sharp pain went up my spine. I really do miss my Hesburgh office chair.....
On another note, I spent part of my break e-mailing my birthday invites out using a Yahoo account I set up. So far, people are responding, and so I should have a good sized group of people coming from ND to celebrate my birthday....
Here's the ND photo of our Summer Program: Project to Recruit New Librarians. This was a really great bunch of students who worked with us this summer. We may have ignited a Librarian spark out of this group!.
Today was a rather busy day; I spent most of the morning reading through the textbooks for the upcoming Law Research course. I am trying to make sense of the readings....I have an office chair that is really hard on my back. I had been sitting for 3.5 hours and when I got up, a sharp pain went up my spine. I really do miss my Hesburgh office chair.....
On another note, I spent part of my break e-mailing my birthday invites out using a Yahoo account I set up. So far, people are responding, and so I should have a good sized group of people coming from ND to celebrate my birthday....
Here's the ND photo of our Summer Program: Project to Recruit New Librarians. This was a really great bunch of students who worked with us this summer. We may have ignited a Librarian spark out of this group!.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Friday, August 4, 2006
I was the first to arrive this morning and greeted Tina waiting for Dwight. I met a really nice senior Law Student, Bobby Brown. He wanted to drop by and welcome me to the Law Library. He mentioned that the 1st year Law Students really do depend on the Research Librarians to aid them in navigating the Library and doing research. He told me to not be surprised if students will be camping outside my office. My student affairs brain is kicking in; I need to make sure that I have some healthy snacks in my office. I remember how professional students are all work, and not so good in making sure they have eaten something healthy. I gave my findings to Warren when he arrived. Dwight gave me an interesting research assignment to do with Divorce-religion-state governments; Letting religious groups influence divorce proceedings. He suggested that I look into Legal Trac and Lexis-Nexis. I found some interesting articles that we don't have electronic access to and some other articles relating to how other nations address this issue. Dwight mentioned as were walking over to Hesburgh Library, that he will get me a log-in/password to get into Westlaw to which I could possibly find some really good sources.
The Project to Recruit New Librarians-Student Presentation was Excellent! The students we were fortunate to work with were an awesome group of young adults. I was fortunate to have been a Mentor and supervise Tarrez Clark. I learned alot about this dynamic generation of people who are truly going to make profound changes in society; I am glad because many of these people could possibly be Mentors to my own children.
The WebPage that really stood out for me today was the fine work of Saba. She has a deep love and respect for her sister. I feel the same way about my sisters---we are kindred spirits in that respect. What was most profound was the fact that September 11th had a profound effect on her life; I wanted to run up to her and comfort her because I felt her pain in describing that time in her life. For the first time in her life, she experienced the worst possible discrimination. Discrimination based on your religion and how you look. Saba reminds me a lot of my former student worker at WSU, Megha. I need to e-mail her and touch base with her.
I stopped by my office in Hesburgh to pick-up a couple of things I will need for my Law Library office. I got my mail. I am now back in my office reading some more of the Basic Legal Research Text in preparation for my upcoming class.
I was the first to arrive this morning and greeted Tina waiting for Dwight. I met a really nice senior Law Student, Bobby Brown. He wanted to drop by and welcome me to the Law Library. He mentioned that the 1st year Law Students really do depend on the Research Librarians to aid them in navigating the Library and doing research. He told me to not be surprised if students will be camping outside my office. My student affairs brain is kicking in; I need to make sure that I have some healthy snacks in my office. I remember how professional students are all work, and not so good in making sure they have eaten something healthy. I gave my findings to Warren when he arrived. Dwight gave me an interesting research assignment to do with Divorce-religion-state governments; Letting religious groups influence divorce proceedings. He suggested that I look into Legal Trac and Lexis-Nexis. I found some interesting articles that we don't have electronic access to and some other articles relating to how other nations address this issue. Dwight mentioned as were walking over to Hesburgh Library, that he will get me a log-in/password to get into Westlaw to which I could possibly find some really good sources.
The Project to Recruit New Librarians-Student Presentation was Excellent! The students we were fortunate to work with were an awesome group of young adults. I was fortunate to have been a Mentor and supervise Tarrez Clark. I learned alot about this dynamic generation of people who are truly going to make profound changes in society; I am glad because many of these people could possibly be Mentors to my own children.
The WebPage that really stood out for me today was the fine work of Saba. She has a deep love and respect for her sister. I feel the same way about my sisters---we are kindred spirits in that respect. What was most profound was the fact that September 11th had a profound effect on her life; I wanted to run up to her and comfort her because I felt her pain in describing that time in her life. For the first time in her life, she experienced the worst possible discrimination. Discrimination based on your religion and how you look. Saba reminds me a lot of my former student worker at WSU, Megha. I need to e-mail her and touch base with her.
I stopped by my office in Hesburgh to pick-up a couple of things I will need for my Law Library office. I got my mail. I am now back in my office reading some more of the Basic Legal Research Text in preparation for my upcoming class.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Thursday, August 3, 2006
I spent the morning covering the first reading assignment for the upcoming Legal Research Class. Fellow research librarian Warren, gave me an interesting assignment today. I had to look through the printed copies of Law School Catalogs (we have on hand in the reference area of the library) and copy information about the JSD Degree program from a specific list he got from http://abanet.legaled/postdprograms/postjd-school.html. If they provided a listing of courses along with the descriptions, I needed to photo-copy this information as well. A lot of what we have on hand (re: Law Schools across the country), PR-typed information and not exactly a good description for the course catalog. I charted out my findings, and emboldened those that I made photo-copies of. Depending on how you look at this project, it made me remember my academic office days at the University of Detroit Mercy. On the other hand, this project got me thinking about a law degree possibly down the road.......
Dwight and I car-pooled over to Laura's house to have her annual ISDA program lunch. It was interesting to see our students crowded in the dining room and the Mentors/Staff were huddled in Laura's enclosed back porch. It was great I gave Melissa and Julie a token of my appreciation for following my directions with the Biography assignment they were asked to do a couple of weeks ago. The other students liked the bags I gave out.
I reminded the others that they got the award because they were the only ones who handed in the assignment on time. I heard a little moaning around the table, but I was clear what my expectation was about the writing assignment. This was a wonderful outreach experience, and it's success can be attributed to the fact that the students meshed so well. The lunch was also a good experience because I got a chance to chat with Jean and Beverly from Gov. Docs. These ladies are really insightful and fun to be around; I'm glad we worked so well on the Diversity Committee for this Summer project.
I spent the rest of the afternoon completing the report for Warren and reviewing the first assignment for the class. Another good day, and I look forward to learning and doing more tommorow!
I spent the morning covering the first reading assignment for the upcoming Legal Research Class. Fellow research librarian Warren, gave me an interesting assignment today. I had to look through the printed copies of Law School Catalogs (we have on hand in the reference area of the library) and copy information about the JSD Degree program from a specific list he got from http://abanet.legaled/postdprograms/postjd-school.html. If they provided a listing of courses along with the descriptions, I needed to photo-copy this information as well. A lot of what we have on hand (re: Law Schools across the country), PR-typed information and not exactly a good description for the course catalog. I charted out my findings, and emboldened those that I made photo-copies of. Depending on how you look at this project, it made me remember my academic office days at the University of Detroit Mercy. On the other hand, this project got me thinking about a law degree possibly down the road.......
Dwight and I car-pooled over to Laura's house to have her annual ISDA program lunch. It was interesting to see our students crowded in the dining room and the Mentors/Staff were huddled in Laura's enclosed back porch. It was great I gave Melissa and Julie a token of my appreciation for following my directions with the Biography assignment they were asked to do a couple of weeks ago. The other students liked the bags I gave out.
I reminded the others that they got the award because they were the only ones who handed in the assignment on time. I heard a little moaning around the table, but I was clear what my expectation was about the writing assignment. This was a wonderful outreach experience, and it's success can be attributed to the fact that the students meshed so well. The lunch was also a good experience because I got a chance to chat with Jean and Beverly from Gov. Docs. These ladies are really insightful and fun to be around; I'm glad we worked so well on the Diversity Committee for this Summer project.
I spent the rest of the afternoon completing the report for Warren and reviewing the first assignment for the class. Another good day, and I look forward to learning and doing more tommorow!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
August 2, 2006
Today started off really well. I got the Reserved copies of Basic Legal Research and the User's Guide to The Bluebook from the Circulation Desk. I met Ken Kinslow's lovely wife, Carmella, and chatted briefly with Beth our favorite types of ethnic treats like the Beignets. I commenced to rading the texts according to the current syllabus;I have determined that this class will not be difficult at all. I have to work on the text for my part of the web presence here at Kresge and forward on to Dwight. Cheri Smith from Hesburgh Library called me to invite me to lunch with the Mentors/Mentees of the Project to Recruit Librarians. It was wonderful! We had lots of laughs and Steve Hayes paid for it! AWESOME! Steve is one person that I really appreciate more and more each time we talk. By no planned meetings or gatherings on both our parts, we always seem to make a connection as if we are continuing a conversation thats never ended....One of the reasons is that we are kindred spirits due to our roots: Detroit, MI. I alway leave our conversations with something profound and witty. We then took our students to Rolfs for recreation. Steve and I paired with our Mentees (Tarrez & Melissa) played Billiards. Tarrez has really learned a lot about this game and it was lots of fun. When I returned to my office, I started reading and sampling some of the legal research tools.
Rick Perez (one of our PTRL students) came by my office. We had such a profound and humbling dialogue about his biography for his ND Webpage. I can't say how much the students we had this summer have impacted me. I had the opportunity to teach, learn, play, and reflect with them. I had so many opportunities to talk about Librarianship and life in general...I am humbled by the experience. The class of 2006 will always be in my heart!.
A reflection I focused on today had to do with "Walking in my destiny". For me, this represents who I have become on so many levels. It was good to give time to the Creator today for my existence.
Today started off really well. I got the Reserved copies of Basic Legal Research and the User's Guide to The Bluebook from the Circulation Desk. I met Ken Kinslow's lovely wife, Carmella, and chatted briefly with Beth our favorite types of ethnic treats like the Beignets. I commenced to rading the texts according to the current syllabus;I have determined that this class will not be difficult at all. I have to work on the text for my part of the web presence here at Kresge and forward on to Dwight. Cheri Smith from Hesburgh Library called me to invite me to lunch with the Mentors/Mentees of the Project to Recruit Librarians. It was wonderful! We had lots of laughs and Steve Hayes paid for it! AWESOME! Steve is one person that I really appreciate more and more each time we talk. By no planned meetings or gatherings on both our parts, we always seem to make a connection as if we are continuing a conversation thats never ended....One of the reasons is that we are kindred spirits due to our roots: Detroit, MI. I alway leave our conversations with something profound and witty. We then took our students to Rolfs for recreation. Steve and I paired with our Mentees (Tarrez & Melissa) played Billiards. Tarrez has really learned a lot about this game and it was lots of fun. When I returned to my office, I started reading and sampling some of the legal research tools.
Rick Perez (one of our PTRL students) came by my office. We had such a profound and humbling dialogue about his biography for his ND Webpage. I can't say how much the students we had this summer have impacted me. I had the opportunity to teach, learn, play, and reflect with them. I had so many opportunities to talk about Librarianship and life in general...I am humbled by the experience. The class of 2006 will always be in my heart!.
A reflection I focused on today had to do with "Walking in my destiny". For me, this represents who I have become on so many levels. It was good to give time to the Creator today for my existence.
Welcome to my Blog!
I am a Resident Librarian at the University of Notre Dame's University Libraries as well as The Law School-Kresge Library. This is the beginning of my second year of my residency(2005-2007). I decided that I wanted to start blogging my experiences of my residency after I completed a year of work at the university. My co-conspirator, Felicia Smith has done an amazing blog; her blog has helped me so much in seeing the world thru her eyes.
Basic Info. about Me:
My greatest Joy: My husband and children. My greatest challenge: Losing unhealthy fat. My greatest accomplishment: Discovering that I can make a powerful contribution to my family, community, state, country, church, and the world; with God, ALL is possible!
August 1, 2006 - My First Day: Kresge Law Library
I parked my car in the lot by Legends (campus restaurant). It was incredibly HOT and I almost passed out! Beth and Warren were present to greet me. When Dwight arrived, he gave me a quick tour and a chance to introduce me to staff and faculty of the library/law school. I got my voicemail, made changes to my web-page, completed a research request for a Professor Emeritus (George Bush Veto on Stem Cell Research) and reviewed sample syllabus for the class I will be taking/teaching. I put in a request to order the following books: User's Guide to The Bluebook and Basic Legal Research.
I brought some Beignets and gave them to Dwight. Beth told me she loved them, so from time to time, I will bring some in to share. I also brought some stuff from my Hesburgh office to put into this office....A real office; I need to keep the door open while I am here in order to allow staff, students, faculty, visitors feel welcomed to ask questions......as my two year old says all the time, "that's so nice....".
My other research request requires that I get some information from Financial Aid (they are currently out of the office until Thursday). All in all, a good day. I am going to gain a great deal from this rotation.
Basic Info. about Me:
My greatest Joy: My husband and children. My greatest challenge: Losing unhealthy fat. My greatest accomplishment: Discovering that I can make a powerful contribution to my family, community, state, country, church, and the world; with God, ALL is possible!
August 1, 2006 - My First Day: Kresge Law Library
I parked my car in the lot by Legends (campus restaurant). It was incredibly HOT and I almost passed out! Beth and Warren were present to greet me. When Dwight arrived, he gave me a quick tour and a chance to introduce me to staff and faculty of the library/law school. I got my voicemail, made changes to my web-page, completed a research request for a Professor Emeritus (George Bush Veto on Stem Cell Research) and reviewed sample syllabus for the class I will be taking/teaching. I put in a request to order the following books: User's Guide to The Bluebook and Basic Legal Research.
I brought some Beignets and gave them to Dwight. Beth told me she loved them, so from time to time, I will bring some in to share. I also brought some stuff from my Hesburgh office to put into this office....A real office; I need to keep the door open while I am here in order to allow staff, students, faculty, visitors feel welcomed to ask questions......as my two year old says all the time, "that's so nice....".
My other research request requires that I get some information from Financial Aid (they are currently out of the office until Thursday). All in all, a good day. I am going to gain a great deal from this rotation.
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