By Elaine Tornés Blanco (Follow us on LinkedIn) Last July 14, 2023, we had the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) in Boston, Massachusetts. What a great satisfaction to see in person so many information professionals, with or without a Juris Doctor, giving talks, sharing knowledge and passion for the profession inContinue reading “Librarianship Outside the United States: Interview with Cristian Chisaba”
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Depression Hurts: You Can Make It Better
By Rebecca Potance (Follow us on LinkedIn) If you or a loved one suffer from clinical depression, I recommend watching the 2011 film “Melancholia.” The first part of the movie features a recently married woman named Justine at her hilariously dysfunctional wedding reception. She puts on a smile in front of her husband and the guests,Continue reading “Depression Hurts: You Can Make It Better”
Mo Money, Mo Problems: How to Quit
By Trezlen Drake (Follow us on LinkedIn) As a first generation professional, my family has emphasized their belief that when one has a job, you should stay there no matter what. Discomfort in the work environment is likened to a petty grievance rather than a true concern about toxicity. I have been told that, since allContinue reading “Mo Money, Mo Problems: How to Quit”
Living Well, Living Mindfully in a Post-Pandemic World
By Allan Cho (Follow us on LinkedIn) “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” – Victor Hugo Since the pandemic, I had been living life as if everything was normal even though the world around me seemed to be falling apart. While externally I was fine, internally I was struggling. Early on,Continue reading “Living Well, Living Mindfully in a Post-Pandemic World”
Keeping a Healthy Mindset at Work – The Librarian’s Four Agreements
By Havilah Steinman Bakken (Follow us on LinkedIn) I recently had the opportunity to read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz for the first time. The author explores four decisions they have made to promote mental health and a practical mindset in daily life. Making the following four agreements with myself as the author describesContinue reading “Keeping a Healthy Mindset at Work – The Librarian’s Four Agreements”
Of Practice Directions and Legal Citation Guides: A Brief Reflection on Citing Generative AI Tools and Content
by Dominique Garingan (Follow us on LinkedIn) The Practice Directions On June 23, 2023, the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba (MBKB) issued its Practice Direction on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Submissions. Shortly thereafter, on June 26, 2023, the Supreme Court of Yukon (YKSC) issued its Practice Direction on the Use of ArtificialContinue reading “Of Practice Directions and Legal Citation Guides: A Brief Reflection on Citing Generative AI Tools and Content”
We Are Not History Part II: How You Can Help
By Mikayla Redden (Follow us on LinkedIn) Last summer I posted a critique of the Library of Congress classification system’s treatment of materials about Indigenous peoples in We are Not History. Since then, I’ve received many questions about decolonizing professional practice and services: Where do I start? How do I know what is okay and notContinue reading “We Are Not History Part II: How You Can Help”
Mediation as a Life Skill
By Michael Muehe (Follow us on LinkedIn) Recently, I reconnected with some faculty from my law school alma mater, and they asked me what my favorite law school class was and why. Though a tough call between Contract Drafting and Mediation, I ultimately explained that Mediation was because of the interpersonal, life skills it taught meContinue reading “Mediation as a Life Skill”
Conferencing While Marginalized
By Marlena Okechukwu (Follow us on LinkedIn) Conferences are big business. In fact, globally, the Meetings industry generates trillions of dollars annually – “business events is a $1.6 USD trillion industry, with a GDP larger than many global economies” (Events Industry Council, 2023). According to IBIS World analysts, the “market size, measured by revenue, of theContinue reading “Conferencing While Marginalized”
Your First Rodeo: What to know before you go to the AALL Annual Meeting
By Ramon Barajas (Follow us on LinkedIn) This year’s Annual Meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) will be my first in person conference since the Baltimore meeting in 2018. Little did I know at the time that I wouldn’t return for another five years. In preparing for this year’s meeting, I find myselfContinue reading “Your First Rodeo: What to know before you go to the AALL Annual Meeting”