What better time to write a blog post than when you are drafting an article on the topic?
Way back in 2013 I read a NY Times article by Adam Liptak lambasting the law review as arcane and not useful
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AI Is Infrastructure: Notes from CodeX FutureLaw 2026
On April 16, I attended Stanford Law School’s CodeX FutureLaw Conference, an annual event that brings together practitioners, judges, legal tech founders, researchers, and others with an interest in the future of legal technology. A theme emerged: AI is
The Bluebook Doesn’t Cover Everything
Given how detailed The Bluebook is, it might lull readers into a false sense of security. They might think, “Yes, The Bluebook has a large number of rules, but once I master them, I’ll know exactly what to do in
Hidden Library Metrics Flowing in Plain Sight
For months, my spouse has been asking why I have pictures of an Elkay ezH20® bottle filling station on my phone. “It’s hard to explain,” I say. Sometimes I add, “Wait for the post on RIPS Law Librarian Blog; it
Bon Appetit—Critical Examinations of Legal Databases
I enjoy cooking. The food I prepare is usually flavorful, tasty, and not -usually- terribly burnt. However, I do not understand the magical alchemy of food science. I wish I did- then, maybe, I could finally understand how my mother-in-law
Conferences: A Way to Be Inspired and Refreshed
Since summer is approaching and many people will attend professional conferences, I started to reflect on the benefits of attending them. A Linkedin article titled, “5 Powerful Benefits of Attending Conferences: Your Ticket to Growth,” mentioned several benefits to attending
The Hidden Stressors of Public Law Library Work
I’ve noticed that the RIPS blog attracts such a diverse community of law librarians, and I often find myself wondering: what really happens behind the scenes? What do my peers face every day, the things we see, and the things
Guest Post- AI Refusal in Legal Research Instruction – Part 1: Introduction
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The Rise of the Law, Information & Technology Librarian
The legal profession stands at an inflection point. As AI reshapes legal practice and emerging technologies transform how attorneys research, analyze, and deliver legal services, law schools are responding with a revolutionary new academic position: the Law, Information, and Technology