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Librarians advocate reading widely, especially outside one’s usual fields of interest or even research. (This is the opposite of what most “social media” (aka anti-social media) forces on their customers.)

I came across the phrase “blinded by guilt” in a lighthearted mystery novel and when I did a random search for the phrase, I came across the following article in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. (The “Butt-dialing the devil” article was just a bonus, listed in the “recommended articles” sidebar. Remember this rule: Always Read the Whole Screen.”

Litigators, civil and criminal, and litigants might find some value in the research, if only to store away for future reference.

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The Washington County Law Library now offers eBook access to a variety of legal titles, including some key Oregon legal research materials. The pilot project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon.

County residents can sign up for access to the eBooks via the Law Library’s website and can contact the Law Library’s “Virtual Information Desk” with any questions. After the initial sign up, the Law Library’s eBooks may be accessed online or by using the LexisNexis Digital Library app from the app store.

Located in downtown Hillsboro, the Washington County Law Library strives to enhance equal access to justice by making sure legal information, resources and tools are available and accessible to everyone. As stated by Law Librarian Lee Van Duzer, “We’re really pleased to be able to make these materials more available to the public. Now people have another way to find the resources they need to be successful in whatever legal challenges they’re facing.”

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Our matchless Oregon Classroom Law Project (CLP) has a handout on how to link remotely to live courtroom hearings. The document was written in 2020 (and may be updated as CLP prepares for 2022, so check the Classroom Law Project website regularly, from their homepage and from their Courthouse Experience Teacher Resource page.

You may also need to link directly to the specific courthouse website for updated information. Use a search engine for those URLs.

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Tort Law:

The American Museum of Tort Law has opened up a virtual tour option. The tour will make you a little dizzy and it’s not as user-friendly as one might want, but it’s not bad. I recommend starting with an exploration of the Tort Museum’s website, then clicking on the Online Tour link, and then trying out the Virtual Tour.

Among other tort law history exhibits at the museum, you can read about the “Hot Coffee” case, its persistent myth, and the documentary “Hot Coffee,” which I blogged about in 2011.

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