Monday, January 25, 2016

Jurisprudential Love

Tulane University, Louisiana Research Collection Robert G. Polack Papers (New Orleans Lawyer)


Nice try Robert B. Polack, but that telegram is hardly legally binding! For us serious lovers seeking to secure a Valentine, docracy.com has us covered. 





Friday, January 8, 2016

Welcome to Spring 2016!


Welcome back Law Scholars. Hopefully this semester finds you rested and ready to get back to the books. If you aren't quite excited to be lost in legalese . . .well. . . only 8 more weeks until Spring Break!

In any case, we're glad to have you back, and are ready to assist you with any reference needs.

New library news: we have changed our hours for faculty, staff, and students. In addition to 24/7 access to the library (even during holidays and breaks), we will be offering circulation and reference services Monday-Thursday until 9 p.m. and Sundays 12:30 - 9 p.m.

Again, welcome back, and good luck with the upcoming semester!

The 91st Legislative Session



South Dakota’s 91st Legislative Session begins on Tuesday, January 12th after Governor Dennis Daugaard addresses both the House and Senate with the State of the State Address. The State of the Judiciary follows on Wednesday, January 13th.  For the first time, one of the leaders from the nine Native American tribes in South Dakota will address the legislature with a State of the Tribes Address on Thursday, January 14th. State of the Tribes is similar to State of the State and will provide lawmakers an opportunity to hear about issues on the reservations. For more information on State of the Tribes please access the following links: 



The Legislative Research Council offers updates and live feeds of this year’s session from the LRC website.

South Dakota Pubic Broadcasting also offers comprehensive coverage. You can take advantage of SDPB’s Statehouse via radio, television, and online. 

The Law Library currently offers a display featuring the legislative session on the Main Floor of the library. For more information regarding this year’s legislative session, don’t hesitate to speak with our staff members.