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.
Friday, October 27, 2006
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.....
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