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 They have outdated compact shelving which "creeped me out".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.