We the People – Constitution Day, September 17
The Constitutional Convention was initially convened by the Congress of the Confederation in 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation. Under the Articles, the new government had quickly come to a stalemate between the northern states and those in the south. The...
Freedom of Information Day
Freedom of Information Day, celebrated annually on March 16, promotes public access to government information and the public’s right to know. Held during Sunshine Week, the day also celebrates the birth of our fourth President, James Madison (1751-1836). Madison is...
Did You Know Batgirl Was a Librarian?
The "Superheroes and the Law" display at the Jacob Burns Law Library answers that question as it explores the relationship between comic books and the legal profession. The display features six famous Superheroes and Villains who were all attorneys. Read how Matt...
Fair Use / Fair Dealing Week 2019: February 25 – March 1
Fair Use / Fair Dealing Week, coordinated by the Association of Research Libraries (of which GW is a member), is “an annual celebration of the important doctrines of fair use in the United States and fair dealing in Canada and other jurisdictions.” Fair use and fair...
Realia Collection at the Jacob Burns Law Library
Why Does the GW Law Library Collect Realia? Physical objects offer an unexpected and memorable dimension to the narrative of GW Law’s history and culture, and to themes and authors represented in the Law Library’s collections. They bring to life aspects of an event,...
The Laws of Misfit Toys
December is a time for magic, especially for the children among us. While they may wish for toys to come to life like Clara’s did in The Nutcracker, we sometimes find that toys take on a not-so-pleasant life of their own. Our latest display, The Laws of Misfit Toys,...
The Reinheitsgebot (The German Beer Purity Law)
Fall is the season of Oktoberfest and beer festivals and to toast the season, the Burns Law Library has mounted an exhibit to commemorate the Reinheitsgebot, the German beer purity law adopted in Bavaria in 1516. Considered to be the oldest in force brewing law, the...
United Nations Day, Oct. 24
Today celebrates the entry in force of the United Nations Charter. The Charter is the foundation document for the international organization, reaffirming fundamental human rights of citizens and a commitment to equality for men and women and "countries large and...
Stop. Think. Connect.
October is National Cyber Security Awareness month, sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance. Beware of theft, fraud and cyber crime, secure your key accounts and devices, and actively manage your privacy. You can do your part for cyber security by...
Celebrate the Freedom to Read: Banned Books Week
Observe Banned Books Week this week, September 23-29. Banned Books Week draws attention to attempts at censorship by restricting access to books across the country. Sponsors for the week include the American Library Association, the American Booksellers Association,...
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