The Ginger (Law) Librarian

My library is hosting some amazing events for National Library Week . Trivia night with beer and pizza was a huge hit. Thanks to Westlaw, Cali, Lexis, & West Academic for sponsoring and bringing our law school community together! We hosted a law school scholarship reception today to honor faculty and student scholarship. The best event, though, may be the RBG Coloring Contest ! And I am honored that Lexis chose to feature me as a "prominent law librarian" during National Library Week. Happy National Library Week! (Law) Libraries Transform!

This weeks marks National Library Week 2014 (April 13-19, 2014) . The theme is "lives change @ your library" with Honorary Chair Judy Blume. During this week and the entire month of April, libraries host special events to highlight the unique role libraries play in changing people’s lives. Image: http://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/all/files/content/alsc/SMTD_type_RGB_lr.jpg And for any librarians out there, you could celebrate by playing with the Librarian Title Generator . Librarians wear so many hats, and some criticize the title of 'librarian' as not reflective of what we do. When many people hear 'librarian' they instantly think of someone who checks books in and out (which is something I rarely do as a librarian). This title generator can be a fun way to come up with a title that is more reflective of the duties and responsibilities of librarians today.

Happy National Library Week!!  This is the week to show your love for all things library. My ode to libraries: A few of the reasons that I love libraries are because libraries are at the forefront of free speech.  We protect and defend the right to access information without censorship.  We keep patron records free from intrusion (unless you count the Patriot Act).  We collect and organize the world's knowledge.  We are at the front lines of the community -- often acting as a community center for children (and the homeless). I love libraries! In honor of National Library Week, check out some of the world's most beautiful libraries: World's Most Beautiful Libraries - ABC News