Library News

Reduced Library Hours

vmsmit06 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:50:27 -0400

Beginning Monday, July 28 through Sunday, August 17, the Law Library will be open from 8 AM - 5 PM on weekdays and will be closed on weekends.

Refer to our Library Hours for a complete schedule.

Congratulations Jodi Duce

vmsmit06 — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:38:13 -0400

Jodi Duce, the law school's Unit Business Manager, is a recipient of the University's prestigious Outstanding Performance Award in the Professional/Administrative Staff category.

Harris Is a Champion 4 Her

vmsmit06 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:49:48 -0400

Law Librarian, Robin Harris, oversees circulation and reference, and conducts library classes and tours. But those are just a few of her many talents. She is also an advocate for diversity and women's issues.

On June 21, she will be honored at the Champions 4 Her Walk & Run Festival.

To learn more about Robin Harris's contributions to the university and our community, visit her profile at the Women's Center.

Photo of Robin R. Harris courtesy of Ewa Wojtkowska, TODAY'S WOMAN.

Booksigning with Law School Alumnus

vmsmit06 — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:04:15 -0400

Howard Fineman (class of 1980), Newsweek columnist and MSNBC political analyst will discuss his new book The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates that Inspire and Define our Country at Carmichael's Bookstore on Thursday, May 15th at 7 PM.

Harris Recognized for Work with the Women's Center

emhaen01 — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:12:55 -0400

Public Services Librarian and Professor of Legal Bibliography Robin Harris was recognized in the March 2008 Today's Woman for her work at the University of Louisville's Women's Center. Harris' role in founding the Kentucky Women's Book Festival, one of the many programs made possible by the center. The mission of the Women's Center is to build alliances with campus and community groups in order to promote equality, increase women's self-reliance, and heighten the understanding of women's contributions to all societies

The Center is participating in the Champions4Her Walk, Run & Festival on June 21, 2008.

Kudos: Diversity Award

vmsmit06 — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:52:13 -0400

Congratulations to Law Librarian, Robin Harris, who along with Dean Chen, was present to accept the first-runner up prize of $5,000 for the inaugural President's Diversity Vision Award at a ceremony on Monday, March 17.

Ms. Harris is Chair of the law school's Diversity Committee whose mission is to to develop programming that supports race and gender diversity, inclusiveness and equity.

The award is intended to recognize cumulative efforts to advance diversity and inclusion at UofL since the 2003 inception of the university-wide diversity plan “Achieving Our Highest Potential.”

Kentucky Women's Book Festival

vmsmit06 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:51:29 -0500

The UofL Women's Center will present the second annual Kentucky Women's Book Festival, Saturday, February 16, at Ekstrom Library. The festival will bring together Kentucky women writers and their readers. Highlights will include talks by Affrilachian writer Crystal Wilkinson and by Courier-Journal columnist Betty Winston Baye. The festival luncheon features bestselling novelist Kim Edwards, author of "The Memory Keeper's Daughter." For more information, visit: www.kwbf.info.

Book Signing with UofL Law School Grad

vmsmit06 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:23:42 -0500

On Thursday, January 10th at 7 PM, avid woodsman and practicing attorney, Andre Bergeron, will participate in a reading and book signing for his new book, The Devil's Ridge. Bergeron uses the mythic quality of the North American great ape, Sasquatch, or Bigfoot, to craft a gripping page-turner that taps into our primal fears and basic instincts. Reminiscent of stories told around the campfire, The Devil's Ridge will make you wonder what is lurking in the shadows, just beyond the fire's light.

Andre Bergeron earned his Master's degree in English and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville. He practices law in Louisville. The Devil's Ridge is his first novel.

Where: Carmichael's Bookstore
2720 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
502-896-6950

SSRN Legal Studies Research Paper Series

vmsmit06 — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:12:01 -0400

We are pleased to announce that the University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law has joined the Social Science Research Network (SSRN). The first issue of our Legal Studies Research Papers Series is now available and features publications from six of our esteemed faculty members.

Browse abstracts:
http://www.ssrn.com/link/U-Louisville-LEG.html

Subscribe:
http://hq.ssrn.com/jourInvite.cfm?link=U-Louisville-LEG

Louisville Law Mugs

vmsmit06 — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:31:53 -0400

Starting Thursday November 1, all beverages must be in a Louisville Law mug to be allowed in the Law Library. The mugs are available for $5.00 in the Copy Center on the 2d floor (Room 272).