Project Assignments and Lecture Shadowing: 2/1 9am-5pm

Today, I began discussing projects for this practicum with my site supervisor, Lisa Goodman. The projects I will be tackling during my practicum appear to be relatively varied and should allow me work closely with several librarians in the Dee J. Kelly Law Library. For one project, I will be drafting research guides on LGBTQ+ legal resources at A&M. For a second project, I will be assisting in collecting materials for a law professor's scholarship. And, finally, I will be researching grant opportunities for a book concerning Texas water rights. The last project has the shortest timeline, so I will be prioritizing that research. Indeed, I spent time today completing some preliminary research on grants, as well as looking into example research guides.

Today, I also shadowed a lecture on advanced legal research skills. This class is taught by Cynthia Buress, an instructional associate professor of law and reference librarian at A&M law school. However, for today, the lecture was given by Kristen Rowlette, who shares the same title. This was great experience because, from an academic perspective, I gained some new knowledge on legal research techniques. Most importantly, however, I was also able to observe first-hand a reference librarian in an instructional role. As someone who also hopes to one day incorporate teaching into my role as a law librarian, this was fantastic experience. I can imagine that I will one day be creating similar lesson plans and lecture materials.

Photo Description: This is the classroom where legal research skills are mostly taught in the Dee J. Kelly Law Library. Accordingly, this is where I was able to watch Professor Rowlette's lecture alongside her students. The classroom is roomy with lots of technical capabilities. It is also situation within the library on the lower level.

Total Hours: 8

Name: Madeleine Ball

Site Supervisor Name: Lisa Goodman