Reclaiming Two Spirits Book Cover

Booklist: International Transgender Day of Visibility

We are excited to offer another look at our growing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) collection, which includes titles on diversity, equity, and inclusion; social justice topics; activism; and collective liberation.

Collections, dei collection, Library News
with Sadie Alexander with Martin Luther King Jr. at the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery

Sadie Alexander Exhibit

The Archives & Special Collections team created the permanent exhibit, “Sadie Tanner Mossel Alexander (1898-1989), Class of 1927” to honor the legacy of Sadie Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from Penn Carey Law.

Archives and Special Collections, exhibits, Library News, Sadie Alexander, Women's History Month
Libby by OverDrive

Libby Pop-Up in the Clock 

Did you know? Penn community members have access to thousands of popular ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Stop by our Pop-Up next Thursday (3/28) to grab a snack & learn about OverDrive & Libby. Librarians will walk through the steps of getting setup.

Engagement and Outreach, Events, Library News
March Madness Bracket on Whiteboard in Biddle

March Madness: Case Law Edition

We know you have opinions about all those opinions you read in 1L classes, so here’s your chance to have some fun with them! Choose who will advance to the next round! 

Engagement and Outreach, Library News, March Madness 2024
Penn Carey Law student presenting to seated audience in Silverman Hall Seminar room

Celebrating Student Scholars

In February, Biddle hosted two celebrations of research and scholarship authored by Penn Carey Law students. Ten presenters spoke about their recent work and answered questions.

Events, Library News, Research and Scholarship Services
Archives Boxes

Working with the American Law Institute Collections

Biddle Law Library’s Archives and Special Collections intern, Abigail Boyer, reflects on working with the American Law Institute’s collections.

american law institute archives, Archives and Special Collections, Library News
Exterior of Tanenbaum Hall

Student Scholarship Luncheon on Feb 21

Join us for a celebration of research and scholarship authored by Penn Carey Law students! Our student authors will present lightning talks on their recent work, followed by Q&A. Our first luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Events, Library News, Research and Scholarship Services
Cupcakes with goat toppers at Biddle Library's winter fair

Winter Fair Raffle Winners

Thank you to all who attended Biddle Library’s Winter Fair! The library staff had a great time, and we hope you did too. Did you win a prize? Find out! ...

Biddle Winter Fair, Engagement and Outreach, Events, Library News
All the Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit of Dreams as Radical Resistance, by EbonyJanice

BookList: Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting titles from our newly curated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) collection, which includes titles on social justice topics, activism, and collective liberation.

Black History Month, Collections, dei, DEIB team, Library News
Jennifer Chapman

Speaker Series Event on Feb 6

Join us online or in person on Tuesday, Feb 6. Prof. Jennifer Chapman will present her work, Slave Cases and Ingrained Racism in Legal Information Infrastructures. Learn more and register for the event.

Biddle Speaker Series, Events, Library News, Research and Scholarship Services
Winter Fair

Library Winter Fair on Feb 13

Biddle Library’s first Winter Fair will take place on Feb 13. More details coming soon!

Biddle Winter Fair, Engagement and Outreach, Events, Library News
stuffed dog with Bluebook

Bluebook Drop-in Support on Jan 23

Got the Bluebook Blues? Let us help! Biddle librarians will be in the Clock on Tue. Jan 23 from 12-1pm to offer drop-in citation support. Stop by for help, plus candy and swag!

Bluebook, event, Library News, Research and Scholarship Services
Exhibit created for an annual conference showcasing the NCBJ's long history.

Records of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges

The National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) was founded in 1926 to provide continuing legal education to judges, lawyers, and other practitioners. The NCBJ records have been reprocessed and now document all 97 years of the organization’s history.

Archives and Special Collections, Library News, national bankruptcy archives
Nintendo Switch

Gaming in the Gateway!

Nintendo Switch will be set up on the main floor of the library (for up to 4 players) for drop-in play, Mon-Wed from 9am until close. We’ll load Super Smash Bros Ultimate, but you can request another game at the Circulation desk. We have Just Dance, Overcooked, Mario Party, and Switch Sports. Stop by for some fun!

Events, Library News, Nintendo Switch
Library Assistant Korey Guerrieri

Staff Spotlight: Korey Guerrieri

Get to know our Library Assistant Korey!

Library News, staff spotlight series, Staff
John Hogan with bookend

Celebrating John Hogan

Earlier this month, we celebrated our colleague, John Hogan, and his incredible career. John has dedicated 44 years to the University of Pennsylvania! We wish John a wonderful retirement and thank him for his service.

Library News, Staff News, Staff
Alina Marhefka

Meet Alina Marhefka

Meet Biddle’s new Office Manager.

Library News, Staff
Fall Fest

Biddle Fall Fest - Oct 10th & 11th!

We are excited to be hosting Fall Fest - 2 days of lightning talks, pizza, candy, cider, donuts, crafts, contests, and PRIZES! Join us Oct 10th or 11th from 11:30-1:30 PM. Read on to learn more!

Biddle Fall Fest, Events, Library News, Students
standing desk

Equipment that helps you study? We’ve got you!

Be more productive by being more comfortable. Our equipment lending program includes an assortment of book stands, laptop stands, and standing desks. You can see them on display at the library’s entrance.

Access Services, Circulation Department, Equipment, Library News
Students

Library Pop Up Events

This Thursday, Sept 14 - Drop by Biddle’s table in the Clock to meet some librarians, grab a snack, & win some swag!

Events, Library News
person holding books

Looking for Course Materials?

Textbook hasn’t arrived yet? Don’t worry! The library maintains a collection of all required course materials for students to use in the library. Many course materials are also available in Canvas. Learn more…

Access Services, Canvas, Collections, course reserves, E-reserves, Library News
Ashley Krenelka Chase

Speaker Series Event

Happening Sept. 27, 2023 at 5PM!  Aren’t We Exhausted Always Rooting for the Anti-Hero? Publishers, Prisons, and the Practicing Bar.  Prof. Ashley Krenelka Chase will present her work. Register today!

Biddle Speaker Series, Events, Library News
coursebooks

Early Access to Coursebooks

Students have temporary eBook access to all assigned West Academic and Foundation Press books for fall semester. Access begins today and lasts through the first two weeks of the semester. Learn how to sign up for free!

course reserves, ebooks, Library News
Cite-Checking Guide for Journal Editors

Cite-Checking Guide for Journal Editors

Biddle’s Cite-Checking guide helps you find pdfs of primary law & scholarly sources, and provides tips for using library catalogs to find books and creating Perma.CC links.

Journal Editors, Library News, Research and Scholarship Services
Submissions

Scholastica for Journal Submissions

Fall submission season is underway! Learn about the Law School’s subscription to Scholastica – a service which allows authors to submit to multiple journals. 

Library News, Research and Scholarship Services, Scholastica
Students studying at a table in Biddle Law Library, Tanenbaum Hall

New Student Guide

Welcome new students!  Learn how the library can help with your research and course work.

Library News, Research and Scholarship Services, Research Guides
Jill Richards

Meet Jill Richards

Meet Biddle’s new Library Assistant for Circulation. 

Library News, Staff
The Texas African American History Memorial on the grounds of the Capitol in Austin was unveiled and dedicated in 2016. The monument's ce...

Juneteenth Resources

The Library will be closed Monday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We celebrate Juneteenth to honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and acknowledge their resilience. And it is a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality. Explore our guide to learn more about the holiday.

Juneteenth, Library News, Research and Scholarship Services
Rainbow background. Text - LGBTQ Fiction and Adaptation

LGBTQ+ Storytelling

Happy Pride Month! Get recommendations for books, films, podcasts & video games from our LGBTQ+ Fiction & Adaptation guide.The guide showcases storytelling by and about LGBTQ+ people & dramatizations of queer history.

LGBTQ Pride Month, Library News, Research and Scholarship Services
Tanenbaum Hall, Biddle Law Library with people, Tanenbaum Hall, Biddle Law Library with people

Summer Renovation Project

A major renovation project is underway on the second floor of Tanenbaum, and we expect construction to last until Labor Day. Read more about how the project will impact library operations.

Access Services, Facilities, Library News
Grace Knitter

Meet Grace Knitter

Meet Biddle’s new Scholarly Communication and Open Access Librarian

Library News, Staff
Roswell B. Perkins photograph for the ALI

Roswell B. Perkins & the American Law Institute

Roswell (Rod) B. Perkins served as the sixth president of the American Law Institute (ALI) from 1980 to 1993. His President Files are available for research in the Archives of the American Law Institute at the Biddle Law Library.

american law institute, Archives and Special Collections, Library News
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