January 30, 2007
My First IRIS Departmental Meeting
Today was a joyous day! I had the opportunity to informed the IRIS Faculty members about my upcoming projects and plans for this rotation. The meeting began with Nigel discussing the upcoming position that will be available. I am excited about the possibilities of what this may mean for my future development as an Academic Librarian. I learned alot about what the dept. is working on and how I am going to make great contributions while completing the duties of my rotation in marketing our services to the student, faculty, staff populations at ND! Sherri's sense of humor knows no bounds.....I look forward to our work we will accomplish during this rotation.
LibQUAL+
Jessica, Sherri, and I had an AWESOME "pow-wow" session on how we are going to market the results of the survey. My ideas were well-recieved; Jessica will take care of the images, I will take care of the writing style of the marketing tool we are creating to ensure another successful campaign.
ALA/ACRL Committee Work UPDATE!
I am still waiting to hear from one of the Seattle-MidWinter Presenters. I had to miss her presentation due to my attendance at a committee meeting. If anyone out there knows Jennifer Knievel from Colorado.edu, tell her Leslie from Notre Dame needs to hear from her ASAP! I am almost done with my Lit Review for the publication I am a lead editor with. I am so excited. I still have to finish two articles for publication.
My DAILY Shout-Out goes to:
Dr. Richard Pierce for giving me space in his department to market library services to faculty, students, and staff in the O'Shaughnessy Hall!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
This has been a worldwind of experiences for me since leaving my rotation as a Law Librarian In Residence at the University of Notre Dame Law School-Kresge Library. I finished on a positive and good note working with Dwight, Beth, Warren, and Chris. I received an amazing amount of support from the Research Department including the ladies of the Circulation Staff (A "shout-out" to Mary and Anita!). Ed's assistant Terri made sure I left with some mementos of the Law Library (yoo-who!). I didn't get a fleece jacket like Felicia, but I got a fabulous writing instrument to add to my writer's collection. Dwight mentioned that I can use him as a reference for future use. He is one of the most easygoing, and confident men I have ever met in this academic library profession, and he was an awesome boss and mentor to me. I will have to make sure I stay in contact with him. Chris and I are going to schedule lunch in the future as soon as I can navigate my schedule better here in the Hesburgh Library. Most importantly, I received the most support on a daily basis with our Research Assistant in the Law Library, from Mrs. Beth Klein. We shared tea bags, laughs about being parents and wives, and more importantly, she help me a lot through my unnecessary anxiety moments I experienced working in an area of law to which I have a newfound respect for in academic librarianship. Working in the Law Library gave me opportunity to work on my articles and to research subjects that I would never have known how to acquire without my Law Library education via the Legal Research Course! Thanks again and forever humbled by this experience.
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The very next day, I was headed to Seattle WA via Detroit Metro Airport. When I got on the plane to Seattle, it was like walking into a reunion of sorts. Many of my Professors, and classmates from Wayne State University were aboard. It was similar to the experience Norm of Cheers! television show experience: "where everyone knows your name...." I do remember requesting an isle seat due to my back spasms but I ended up sitting between two very tall gentlemen. I died a thousand deaths on this 3 hour and 39 minute journey. Upon arriving to Seattle, I found that it was cheaper to pay for a limo/private car than to take a taxis to get to my hotel in Seattle!
Traveling aside, this was my first visit to Seattle, and I have to say, I learned quickly why its known as th emerald city. I ate really healthy, and treated myself to a Lemon Drop drink at my new favorite restaurant in Seattle: Bambuza-A Vietnamese Bistro. I ate vegetarian while in Seattle except for the occasional grilled chicken dish. I walked a lot going up and down hills with the exception that when my bags were full, I cabbed it back to my hotel, which is now my favorite hotel in Seattle: Pike Street Suites. A beautiful breakfast with the best coffee I have had in my life as well as herbal teas were available at my disposal. My only quirk with my trip was that I was the passenger that paid the bucks for the ride, but the driver decided that white is right and my black self didn't count. I made sure I reminded him that the color of my money is green, which is his favorite color when servicing the public. He got the message.
FANTASTIC EVENT OF THE CONFERENCE? My committee meetings were absolutely wonderful. We got a lot of work decided upon, and there was a sense of accomplishment. We really set the tone of our committee and I am glad that at the last minute, I was able to go to Seattle. MY FAVORITE SOCIAL MOMENTS? Sharing laughs and a suite room that was "off the hook" with my roommate, Linda Shippert of Washington State University. She gifted me with a sinfully decadent gooseberry chocolate bar. I am still eating very small pieces to savor the flavor! HANGING OUT WITH THE NMRT CREW!: This is a righteous group to laugh, eat, and drink with. On top of everything else, I won the first Door Prize of the evening-WOO-WHO!
Hanging out with Bethany (Davenport Univ.-Granger, IN & fellow WSU LS Alum), My number one fan, Elisabeth R. Rodriguez, Latanya N. Jenkins, and Catherine F. Riehle from Purdue University! They made my weekend. Sorry girls, for pooping out of the late Saturday night goins on, but I wanted to savor my P.T. at conference minus the hubby and the kids as much as I could before I returned home Monday evening. I enjoyed each of you, and I hope you can accept my invitation to Notre Dame (I sent you all e-mails this afternoon).
GOOD NEWS FROM ALA MID-WINTER: I was elected to be the lead editor of an upcoming CLIP Note publication, write a LIRT Newsletter article, and to get active with the ALA-Literacy Committee of Academic, Public, and Special Librarians! I take this honor seriously and without hesitation. Another Professional "shout-out" to: Beth Avery (Western State College of Colorado), Stacey A. Nickell (West Kentucky Community Technical College), and Jeff Knapp (Penn State Univ. -Altoona) and Dr. Dale P. Lipschultz, Literacy Officer for ALA, for giving me the opportunity to work on some AWESOME projects with you!
THANKS FOR SHARING AND GIVING ME SOUND PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN SEATTLE: Dr. Cora P. Dunkley,Professor-School of Library & Information Science @ University of South Florida along with Grand Dame Miss. Henrietta (I am honored and graced with your presence), Ms. Peg Earheart, Manager, Library Annex, of Vanderbilt University, and last but certainly not the least, Mr. Michael F. Russo, of Louisanna State University. There is much wisdom and guidance in the Library Profession, and the good Lord made it so to meet these dynamic professionals at this stage in my Academic Library Career.
WELCOME BACK TO HESBURGH LIBRARY!
It is good to be back here in the environment of which I started my residency. I look forward to working with what I have deemed, "The two Sherri/Cheri's". I am off and running with my projects with Sherri. I look forward to meeting with Cheri and Felicia next Monday.
WHEW! Lots to digest, but I am "floating on air" at the possibility of where the direction of my academic career is moving towards.........................................
-Leslie
This has been a worldwind of experiences for me since leaving my rotation as a Law Librarian In Residence at the University of Notre Dame Law School-Kresge Library. I finished on a positive and good note working with Dwight, Beth, Warren, and Chris. I received an amazing amount of support from the Research Department including the ladies of the Circulation Staff (A "shout-out" to Mary and Anita!). Ed's assistant Terri made sure I left with some mementos of the Law Library (yoo-who!). I didn't get a fleece jacket like Felicia, but I got a fabulous writing instrument to add to my writer's collection. Dwight mentioned that I can use him as a reference for future use. He is one of the most easygoing, and confident men I have ever met in this academic library profession, and he was an awesome boss and mentor to me. I will have to make sure I stay in contact with him. Chris and I are going to schedule lunch in the future as soon as I can navigate my schedule better here in the Hesburgh Library. Most importantly, I received the most support on a daily basis with our Research Assistant in the Law Library, from Mrs. Beth Klein. We shared tea bags, laughs about being parents and wives, and more importantly, she help me a lot through my unnecessary anxiety moments I experienced working in an area of law to which I have a newfound respect for in academic librarianship. Working in the Law Library gave me opportunity to work on my articles and to research subjects that I would never have known how to acquire without my Law Library education via the Legal Research Course! Thanks again and forever humbled by this experience.
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The very next day, I was headed to Seattle WA via Detroit Metro Airport. When I got on the plane to Seattle, it was like walking into a reunion of sorts. Many of my Professors, and classmates from Wayne State University were aboard. It was similar to the experience Norm of Cheers! television show experience: "where everyone knows your name...." I do remember requesting an isle seat due to my back spasms but I ended up sitting between two very tall gentlemen. I died a thousand deaths on this 3 hour and 39 minute journey. Upon arriving to Seattle, I found that it was cheaper to pay for a limo/private car than to take a taxis to get to my hotel in Seattle!
Traveling aside, this was my first visit to Seattle, and I have to say, I learned quickly why its known as th emerald city. I ate really healthy, and treated myself to a Lemon Drop drink at my new favorite restaurant in Seattle: Bambuza-A Vietnamese Bistro. I ate vegetarian while in Seattle except for the occasional grilled chicken dish. I walked a lot going up and down hills with the exception that when my bags were full, I cabbed it back to my hotel, which is now my favorite hotel in Seattle: Pike Street Suites. A beautiful breakfast with the best coffee I have had in my life as well as herbal teas were available at my disposal. My only quirk with my trip was that I was the passenger that paid the bucks for the ride, but the driver decided that white is right and my black self didn't count. I made sure I reminded him that the color of my money is green, which is his favorite color when servicing the public. He got the message.
FANTASTIC EVENT OF THE CONFERENCE? My committee meetings were absolutely wonderful. We got a lot of work decided upon, and there was a sense of accomplishment. We really set the tone of our committee and I am glad that at the last minute, I was able to go to Seattle. MY FAVORITE SOCIAL MOMENTS? Sharing laughs and a suite room that was "off the hook" with my roommate, Linda Shippert of Washington State University. She gifted me with a sinfully decadent gooseberry chocolate bar. I am still eating very small pieces to savor the flavor! HANGING OUT WITH THE NMRT CREW!: This is a righteous group to laugh, eat, and drink with. On top of everything else, I won the first Door Prize of the evening-WOO-WHO!
Hanging out with Bethany (Davenport Univ.-Granger, IN & fellow WSU LS Alum), My number one fan, Elisabeth R. Rodriguez, Latanya N. Jenkins, and Catherine F. Riehle from Purdue University! They made my weekend. Sorry girls, for pooping out of the late Saturday night goins on, but I wanted to savor my P.T. at conference minus the hubby and the kids as much as I could before I returned home Monday evening. I enjoyed each of you, and I hope you can accept my invitation to Notre Dame (I sent you all e-mails this afternoon).
GOOD NEWS FROM ALA MID-WINTER: I was elected to be the lead editor of an upcoming CLIP Note publication, write a LIRT Newsletter article, and to get active with the ALA-Literacy Committee of Academic, Public, and Special Librarians! I take this honor seriously and without hesitation. Another Professional "shout-out" to: Beth Avery (Western State College of Colorado), Stacey A. Nickell (West Kentucky Community Technical College), and Jeff Knapp (Penn State Univ. -Altoona) and Dr. Dale P. Lipschultz, Literacy Officer for ALA, for giving me the opportunity to work on some AWESOME projects with you!
THANKS FOR SHARING AND GIVING ME SOUND PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN SEATTLE: Dr. Cora P. Dunkley,Professor-School of Library & Information Science @ University of South Florida along with Grand Dame Miss. Henrietta (I am honored and graced with your presence), Ms. Peg Earheart, Manager, Library Annex, of Vanderbilt University, and last but certainly not the least, Mr. Michael F. Russo, of Louisanna State University. There is much wisdom and guidance in the Library Profession, and the good Lord made it so to meet these dynamic professionals at this stage in my Academic Library Career.
WELCOME BACK TO HESBURGH LIBRARY!
It is good to be back here in the environment of which I started my residency. I look forward to working with what I have deemed, "The two Sherri/Cheri's". I am off and running with my projects with Sherri. I look forward to meeting with Cheri and Felicia next Monday.
WHEW! Lots to digest, but I am "floating on air" at the possibility of where the direction of my academic career is moving towards.........................................
-Leslie
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
This is one of the last two days I will spend learning and working in the Law Library of the University of Notre Dame Law School. I went over all of the information I dispenced over the last 4.5 months; Westlaw, LexisNexis, HeinOnline, and Legal Trac were the databases I used to find Electronic Formatted materials. I spent a lot of time searching for information utilizing the print sources here in the library/reference area. What I have learned (thats slightly different from this student population that primarily uses the Hesburgh Library) is that they like using the print sources more often times than the electronic sources. As a couple of law students have told me, they will more often times use the electronic sources in the evenings and weekends, when the research librarians are not available.
The students and the faculty have a lot of respect for Dwight and his team; the entire library faculty and staff have autonomy in their jobs which makes for an excellent work environment. This experience made me realize that if I were 20 years younger, I would have seriously considered a full time career as a Law Librarian. I didn't understand the necessity of a law degree prior to this rotation, but now I do. Beth, Chris, Warren, and more importantly, Dwight have made my rotation experience valuable and I am forever grateful for their assistance and insight into this profession. I spent a lot of time learning and being able to put it into practice by assisting 1L students, faculty, and the general public who utilizes our libraries during business hours. This library is a community that is much different from previous library experiences I have had. I have met some very dynamic students here at the Law School, and I look forward to reading about their successes in the legal profession.
This is one of the last two days I will spend learning and working in the Law Library of the University of Notre Dame Law School. I went over all of the information I dispenced over the last 4.5 months; Westlaw, LexisNexis, HeinOnline, and Legal Trac were the databases I used to find Electronic Formatted materials. I spent a lot of time searching for information utilizing the print sources here in the library/reference area. What I have learned (thats slightly different from this student population that primarily uses the Hesburgh Library) is that they like using the print sources more often times than the electronic sources. As a couple of law students have told me, they will more often times use the electronic sources in the evenings and weekends, when the research librarians are not available.
The students and the faculty have a lot of respect for Dwight and his team; the entire library faculty and staff have autonomy in their jobs which makes for an excellent work environment. This experience made me realize that if I were 20 years younger, I would have seriously considered a full time career as a Law Librarian. I didn't understand the necessity of a law degree prior to this rotation, but now I do. Beth, Chris, Warren, and more importantly, Dwight have made my rotation experience valuable and I am forever grateful for their assistance and insight into this profession. I spent a lot of time learning and being able to put it into practice by assisting 1L students, faculty, and the general public who utilizes our libraries during business hours. This library is a community that is much different from previous library experiences I have had. I have met some very dynamic students here at the Law School, and I look forward to reading about their successes in the legal profession.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Happy New Year: A Year of Beginnings, Endings, and Beginings
I haven't blogged since the beginning of the year due to my busy professional life. I am preparing to attend the ALA Mid-Winter Conference in Seattle, WA. My first of many trips..... I currently sit on three committees that have me doing a lot of work before I arrive. In the midst of this, I finished all of my Legal Research course work, and have taken the exam. I have been answering legal research questions, and working on book reviews, and two articles for publication. My new years professional resolve for 2007 is to:
I haven't blogged since the beginning of the year due to my busy professional life. I am preparing to attend the ALA Mid-Winter Conference in Seattle, WA. My first of many trips..... I currently sit on three committees that have me doing a lot of work before I arrive. In the midst of this, I finished all of my Legal Research course work, and have taken the exam. I have been answering legal research questions, and working on book reviews, and two articles for publication. My new years professional resolve for 2007 is to:
- Obtain a permanent academic librarian position
- Publish two scholarly articles in a peer-reviewed journal of librarianship
- Be the lead editor on a ACRL/Clip-Note publication
- Publish two articles in library-related sources
- Finish 10 chapters of my novel I have been working on since 2000
- Get rid of paper items I no longer need for my work
- Get rid of trinkets collected from attendance at conferences (I'm a trinket junkie) by giving them to my students
- Find five academic library jobs that I really like and apply for them
- Network with former classmates from Library School
- Volunteer 10 hours per month for a charity that supports women and children
Thursday, December 07, 2006
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.
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.
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.
************************************************************************************************
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!"
************************************************************************************************
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".
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