This Week’s Research Sessions
Monday, Sept. 28, 2020
- Prof. Bock’s Legal Writing & Research for LLMs with Associate Director Susan Boland
- Researching Secondary Sources
- 8:30am – 9:55am
- Zoom
- The Technology of Law Practice with Legal Technology & Research Instructional Services Librarian Shannon Kemen
- 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Zoom
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020
- Prof. Oliver’s Lawyering I, section 5 with Electronic Resources Instructional Services Librarian Ron Jones
- Researching with Secondary Sources
- 9:00am – 10:25am
- Zoom
- Prof. Oliver’s Lawyering I, section 2 with Electronic Resources Instructional Services Librarian Ron Jones
- Researching with Secondary Sources
- 10:40am – 12:05pm
- Zoom
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020
- The Technology of Law Practice with Legal Technology & Research Instructional Services Librarian Shannon Kemen
- 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Zoom
Banned Books Week
The Law Library is celebrating your right to read!
Held in September, the week brings attention to the freedom of expression and the freedom to be free of censorship. Launched by the American Booksellers Association (ABA), American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, and the National Association of College Stores in 1982, it has become an annual event. You can read more about the history of Banned Books Week at the American Library Association, Office for Intellectual Freedom, Banned Books Week page.
Featured Study Aids
Banned books are a First Amendment issue! Check out these study aids on the First Amendment:
- First Amendment (Concepts & Insights)
- Available online through our West Academic subscription
- This study aid covers the major areas of this complex doctrine, including the religion clauses. The text also probes theories of free speech and debates over controversial issues such as campaign finance, hate speech, and religious exemptions.
- Understanding the First Amendment
- Available online through our Lexis OverDrive subscription
- This study aid covers the origins and nature of the First Amendment, speech advocating violent or illegal action, content regulation of speech, limited protection of speech, content neutrality of speech, freedom of association and compelled expression, media and the first amendment, the Establishment Clause, and the Free Exercise Clause.
Featured Guide
- Get more information on banned books in this guide, including some of the cases that made it to the courts.
Featured Videos
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions and importance of the Hispanics and Latinos to the United States and those American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.This year’s theme is Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future.
Hispanics in the U.S. — Fast Facts
- Hispanic Population 60,481,746
- Almost 2 million Hispanics age 25 and older have advanced degrees
- 5% of active attorneys are Hispanic
- Hispanics make up 12.7% of students enrolled in ABA accredited law schools
Hispanics in Ohio — Fast Facts
- Hispanic Population: 436,762
- Hispanics as Percent of State Population: 4%
- 4,136 Hispanics enrolled in graduate or professional programs
- 790 Hispanics engaged in the legal profession
Find out more from the U.S. Census’ American Community Survey 2019 Data, ABA National Lawyer Population Survey, 2019 Law School Diversity Report: JD Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity