By Michael Robak, Chair, LIT-SIS Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Members: Patricia Barbone, Will Monroe, Susan Azyndar, Teresa Myers, and Victor Chavez) As part of the LIT-SIS strategic planning process for 2025–2027, the following draft Mission Statements have been developed to …
By Michael Robak, Chair, LIT-SIS Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Members: Patricia Barbone, Will Monroe, Susan Azyndar, Teresa Myers, and Victor Chavez) The first prompt to our AI Co-Pilots about the combined 2001 – 2024 CS/LIT – SIS Strategic plans asked …
LIT-SIS 2025-2027 Strategic Plan – “What’s Past is Prologue” Read more »
By Michael Robak, Chair, LIT-SIS Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Members: Patricia Barbone, Will Monroe, Susan Azyndar, Teresa Myers, and Victor Chavez) The LIT-SIS Strategic Planning Committee is kicking off the journey to our 2025–2027 Strategic Plan with a fresh and …
While I think many may have heard by now that LIT-SIS Executive Board member, Matthew Braun, passed away on May 28, I just want to add a short tribute to Matthew, a truly gifted Law Librarian and a gentle and …
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By Melanie Knapp (mentor) and Alisa Lazear (mentee) After spending a year participating in the AALL Mentor Program, we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on our experience, share what worked for us, and offer ideas for others who …
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I am thrilled to announce the upcoming release of a groundbreaking resource for the law librarian community: Law Librarianship Practice: Challenges and Opportunities in Law Firm, Government, and Academic Law Libraries. Edited by the distinguished Ellyssa Kroski, this comprehensive volume …
Congratulations to Brian Huffman, 2025 Winner of the LIT-SIS Kenneth J. Hirsh Distinguished Service Award! We are thrilled to announce that Brian Huffman, Electronic Services Librarian at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, has been awarded the 2025 Kenneth J. …
LIT-SIS Kenneth J. Hirsh Distinguished Service Award Winner! Read more »
Legal research focuses on precision, expertise, and a deep understanding of nuance. With the rise of AI-enhanced research tools like Lexis+ AI Protege, the landscape is evolving and with it, so are the expectations for how legal professionals begin their …
If you’ve ever tackled a crossword puzzle, you know the thrill of deciphering clues, drawing upon a broad knowledge base, and experiencing the satisfaction of filling in the final answer. Interestingly, being a law and technology librarian in a law …
Solving the Puzzle: How Law Librarianship Resembles a Crossword Challenge Read more »
In today’s digital world, collaboration between law libraries and IT departments is essential for delivering high-quality legal information services. Law librarians have evolved beyond traditional roles and now play a pivotal part in leveraging technology to enhance research and provide …
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