Library News

Dean Farmer on the Colbert Report

Dean John Farmer was interviewed on the Colbert Report on January 21st, 2010, about national security. To view the episode click here. The portion with Dean Farmer begins at about minute 15 of the program.

Library Adds Supreme Court Briefs Database

The Law Library has purchased a digital collection of United States Supreme Court Records and Briefs for the years 1832 through 1978. This collection is an installment of the series from Gale Cengage called The Making of Modern Law, in which we also have a collection of legal treatises from 1800 through 1926. To see the new collection of records and briefs, simply
follow this link.

The Ground Truth

Listen to Dean Farmer discuss his new book, The Ground Truth: The Untold Story of an America Under Attack on 9/11. In an interview with Leonard Lopate on WNYC. Dean Farmer, 9/11 Commission senior counsel, explains how the truth of 9/11 was obfuscated by a false version of events that the government presented to Congress, the 9/11 Commission, and the media. Drawing on newly released records, Dean Farmer gives a comprehensive account of the events of that day.

Gift of Books on Slavery and Revolution

The Law Library's holdings on slavery and the American Revolution have been enhanced by a donation from Professor Alfred W. Blumrosen of books gathered by him and his late wife Ruth G. Blumrosen while writing their book Slave Nation: How Slavery United the Colonies and Sparked the American Revolution (2005). For a list of the donated books, click here.

Lexis Access for Public Interest Work

LexisNexis has announced a program called ASPIRE (Associates Serving Public Interests Research), allowing continued free Lexis access after graduation for graduates who have accepted an Associate position at a law firm with a deferred fall 2009 start date, who are taking on public interest work during their deferral period. For more information and to register, see http://www.lexisnexis.com/aspire.

Centennial Web Site

In celebration of the centennial year of Rutgers Law School, the library has created a website dedicated to our history. Featured on the site are law school yearbooks, oral histories, student newspapers and celebration, 100 years, 100 milestones. We invite you to explore the website at:

http://lawwiki.rutgers.edu/100years/

A Centennial Symposium

A Legal Education Prospectus: Law Schools & Emerging Frontiers in Curriculum, Lawyering, and Social Justice

Friday, April 17, 2009
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Rutgers School of Law - Newark
123 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey

In the 100 years since the founding of Rutgers Law School, the legal community has engaged in ongoing debates concerning the proper methodologies of legal education. These debates, enhanced by dramatic technological advances and changing social perspectives, have renewed efforts to bring legal education into the modern era. This Symposium will explore the means employed by innovative law schools to equip graduates with legal theory and prepare them to become well-rounded professionals with social and global awareness. Click here for more information.

Welcome New Students!

The faculty and staff of the law library welcomes members of the day class of 2011 and evening class of 2012, our centennial class. Please stop by the reference or circulation desks if you have any questions about library services. We look forward to working with you this year.

Welcome MSP students!

The library welcomes the 40th MSP class, members of the day class of 2011 and evening class of 2012. Please stop the reference or circulation desks if you have any questions.

Rutgers Clinic Sues Bush over Iraq War

The Constitutional Litigation Clinic at the Rutgers School of Law in Newark has filed a suit in the federal District Court accusing President Bush of waging an illegal war in Iraq. For Professor Frank Askin's "NJ Voices" post on the suit, click here. For the text of the complaint, click here.

Summer Hours

The library's summer hours are posted here.

Library Hours for the Exam Period

To better serve our students, the law library will extend its opening hours. We will also reduce our coffee price to a dollar a cup during the exam period.

From Sunday April 20 - Wednesday May 7, we will be open as follows:
Mon. - Fri. 8 am - Midnight
Sat. 10 am - 8 pm
Sun. Noon - Midnight

Good luck with your exams.

Audio Case Files

In addition to reading cases, how about listening to them on your MP3 player? Now you can, with Audio Case Files. You can download the audio of many popular law school cases as MP3 files and listen to them on your computer or Ipod.

Access the database by going to http://www.audiocasefiles.com/, and click the link that says "Sign Up For An Account" Use your pegasus email to register and sign in.

2008 Paul S. Miller Distinguished Lecture

On March 4, Clarence B. Jones presented the 2008 Miller Lecture. His topic was based on his new book to be published in April: What Would Martin Say? Mr. Jones, a former legal counsel to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, discussed current civil rights issues and, based on his intimate knowledge of Dr. King's ideals and vision, offered what Dr. King's responses might be. To view the entire presentation click here.

]]> Mr. Jones, who is a noted businessman as well as civil rights veteran, is a Scholar in Residence at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute at Stanford University, executive advisor to the financial services firm Marks Paneth & Shron LLP, and senior partner of Clemensen Capital.

Professor Venetis Interview

Clinical Professor of Law Penny Venetis had an interview on the Brian Lehrer show on WNYC on February 4. She discussed electronic voting issues. You can listen to the show here or download the MP3 file here.