Skip to Main Content

Northern Illinois University
College of Law
David C. Shapiro Memorial Law Library

Law Library News (archived): National Library Week & Study Resources

Updates and recent events at the David C. Shapiro Memorial Law Library

Need help? Contact us!

National Library Week banner featuring the slogan, "There's more to the story" with items available via the library, like laptops, earplugs, study guides, books, yarn, board games, and office supplies

This year, National Library Week is April 23rd through 29th, overlapping with the College of Law's reading period and the start of finals. So this year, we're highlighting the many resources the library offers for studying and stress relief, with more to come throughout the weeks of finals. However, if time permits, you are also welcome to participate in national events this week, such as Right to Read Day (organizing against book bans) on Monday, April 24th and Take Action for Libraries Day (reaching out to Congress in support of libraries and reading freely) on Thursday, April 27th.

Join us in the Library on Tuesday, April 25th from 2pm - 4pm for a casual "crafternoon" drop-in -- no previous crafting or artistic skills required! We'll also have takeaway crafts throughout the week for stress relief and relaxation.

Be sure to check out the table near the Library entry for National Library Week giveaways, like earplugs and highlighters -- with more to come throughout finals!

Remember, the Law Library provides both online study guides and eBooks as well as physical/print resources, including Examples & Explanations, Concise Hornbooks, and the Understanding ... series. Most of the latest editions can be found in our Browseable Reserves section (near the Circulation Desk), and please ask when there's anything we can help you find!

Study rooms are also available for booking: during this high-use time, reservations can be made up to a day in advance, and we ask that individuals limit their bookings to 4 hours per day. And don't forget about the Meditation, Prayer, and Lactation Room (259A, near the water cooler in the North Wing) for individual quiet time: bookings are not required, but please limit your use to 30 minute intervals.

© 2024 Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University. All rights reserved.