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With Age Comes Wisdom…for Some of Us: A Reflection on Ageism
Ageism and aging are getting more attention, due in part to the media’s unabashed negative commentary about the age of those running in the Presidential election, but also because gerontologists are releasing more studies on the aging process. These studies are revealing, not only regarding how society views aging but also by findings that show…
Critical & Adaptable: Teaching the Legal Researchers of the Future
A Small Moment of Growth
As a recovering perpetual people pleaser, I recently had a small moment of personal growth. I said “no” when someone asked me if I would be interested in working on a long-term project, which would require a lot of additional time and care but wouldn’t be compensated.
The old me would’ve immediately said yes to…
Something You’ve Never Done Before
We all have a professional wish list. Yes, admit it. Even if it’s not written down, you have one in the back of your mind. Some items are more basic. Update the collection development plan. Review job descriptions. Sit in on a webinar about cataloging trends. Other items are more grand and take more planning.…
Rediscovering My Inner Bookworm: Lessons in Recovering from Reading Burnout
Once upon a time, as I sat on the beach with a book in hand, I found myself immersed in the world of Harry Potter, blissfully unaware that this would mark the end of an era. My pre-law school summer was a time of literary indulgence and I read voraciously. Little did I know, my…
Chatting About Chat: How Are You Starting to Incorporate AI LLMs into Legal Research Classes?
When Your Brain Can’t Brain Anymore
Working in a law library for just under a year has really changed the way my brain works and feels. Processing complex legal reference questions and answering in-person questions has really taken my brain through a librarian triathlon of sorts. It may sound strange, but I can physically feel my brain switching gears when I’m…
Legal Research for Undergrads
For me, giving presentations to undergrads can be a nice change of pace. Although my primary focus remains within the law school, I work on a campus with more than 30,000 students. Many of them can benefit from knowing more about the law and legal research, so instructors from other fields often reach out to…
Surviving AI Information Overload
Are you overwhelmed by the constant onslaught of news about AI? Do you feel like you’re never going to catch up on all the developments? Do you get distracted anytime you see a post, update, email, etc. about AI? You’re not alone. I sometimes feel like Dug from the movie Up, but instead of screaming…