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).