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Long view of a library with ornate vaulted ceiling, bookcases on both sides, and a bright window in the distance.

HLS librarian explores medieval manuscripts at Oxford University's Bodleian Libraries

September 1, 2026

In July, during one of England’s many heatwaves this summer, I attended “Researching Medieval Manuscripts: From Cataloging to Cultural History” at…

Amicus Libris, In the Community

The Thomson West/Westlaw exhibit at AALL with demonstration kiosks, display screens, and booths labeled “Law Firm” and “Academic.”

Conference catch up: librarians, staff attend ALA, CALIcon, AALL

July 31, 2026

Amicus Libris, In the Community

What we do in the shadows: Library access to Supreme Court shadow docket filings

June 1, 2026

Amicus Libris

Remembering HLS community members on Memorial Day

May 22, 2026

Amicus Libris, In the Community

Spines of Chinese legal studies books on a library book shelf.

Evolving Chinese Legal Scholarship: Trends in Research and Publishing

May 1, 2026

Amicus Libris, New In the Collections

Detail of the front page of a pamphlet, showing a map of the United States with a key explaining which states are dry and which aren’t.

Revisiting “Harvard, Al Brown, and the Wickersham Commission”

April 24, 2026

Amicus Libris, Et Seq

Portrait of Learned Hand sitting, hands folded in lap, wearing pince-nez glasses.

Revisiting “Learned Hand’s Tailor”

April 20, 2026

Amicus Libris, Et Seq

Legal research databases: Summer 2026 and new grad access policies

April 7, 2026

Amicus Libris, Research Tips

From records to evidence: quantifying conditions in ICE detention with public and FOIA-released data

April 1, 2026

Amicus Libris, In the Community

four arrows each pointing in a different direction.

Finding your way around the library

March 2, 2026

Amicus Libris

Gerhardt Bubnik ’69, HLS’ first Czeck graduate and longtime judge at Winter Olympic Games, stopped by Library to autograph his book

February 23, 2026

Amicus Libris, In the Community

photomechanical portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Remembering when Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at HLS

January 19, 2026

Amicus Libris

Replication of Government Datasets and the Principles of Provenance

January 5, 2026

Amicus Libris, Digital Initiatives

Working Together to Answer Tough Questions

December 5, 2025

Amicus Libris, Research Tips

Pathways for Diverse Data in AI: A conversation with Professor Ruth Okediji, moderated by Greg Leppert

November 17, 2025

Amicus Libris, In the Community

Yasmin Morais and Nongji Zhang holding books they authored.

From Librarians to Authors: Showcasing Scholarly Contributions from the Collection Development Team

November 4, 2025

Amicus Libris, New In the Collections

a map of blue and red pieces with a line drawn by a pen.

The Methodological Landscape With Respect to Identifying Gerrymandering

October 17, 2025

Amicus Libris, In the Community

Page of printed text with handwritten copy edit marks.

New Exhibit - ‘Educator, Advocate, Scholar, Leader’ showcases the Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. papers

September 12, 2025

Amicus Libris, Historical & Special Collections, New In the Collections

William Hastie and Chief Justice Earl Warren smiling and standing together in front of a large body of water. A typewritten letter accompanying the photograph from A. Sherman Christensen.

HLS Library Historical & Special Collections acquires new William H. Hastie collection

September 4, 2025

Amicus Libris, Historical & Special Collections, New In the Collections

HLSL’s Institutional Data Initiative working with Boston Public Library on OpenAI project

August 12, 2025

Amicus Libris, Digital Initiatives, New In the Collections

An open box containing 19 folders. Several flags are inserted into the folders with various typed phrases: “stop scanning,” “resume scanning,” and “closed.”

Processing the Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Papers

July 25, 2025

Amicus Libris, Historical & Special Collections, New In the Collections

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HLS librarian explores medieval manuscripts at Oxford University's Bodleian Libraries

Conference catch up: librarians, staff attend ALA, CALIcon, AALL

What we do in the shadows: Library access to Supreme Court shadow docket filings

Remembering HLS community members on Memorial Day

Evolving Chinese Legal Scholarship: Trends in Research and Publishing

Revisiting “Harvard, Al Brown, and the Wickersham Commission”

Revisiting “Learned Hand’s Tailor”

Legal research databases: Summer 2026 and new grad access policies

From records to evidence: quantifying conditions in ICE detention with public and FOIA-released data

Finding your way around the library

Gerhardt Bubnik ’69, HLS’ first Czeck graduate and longtime judge at Winter Olympic Games, stopped by Library to autograph his book

Remembering when Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at HLS

Replication of Government Datasets and the Principles of Provenance

Working Together to Answer Tough Questions

Pathways for Diverse Data in AI: A conversation with Professor Ruth Okediji, moderated by Greg Leppert

From Librarians to Authors: Showcasing Scholarly Contributions from the Collection Development Team

The Methodological Landscape With Respect to Identifying Gerrymandering

New Exhibit - ‘Educator, Advocate, Scholar, Leader’ showcases the Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. papers

HLS Library Historical & Special Collections acquires new William H. Hastie collection

HLSL’s Institutional Data Initiative working with Boston Public Library on OpenAI project

Processing the Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Papers