Examples and Explanations, the popular series of study guides, are available online via Google Books. Aspen Publishers has made extensive previews of the titles available for FREE. The full content of each title is not included in the preview, but you will find that a large majority of the pages are available. Remember – the…
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Looking for an upper hand in preparing for exams? Tom Keefe, Instructional Services Librarian and Adjunct Professor in Lawyering Skills, will show you an array of free resources that the Library provides to help you prepare for exams. In addition, he will review some age-old wisdom to help get you in the proper mindset to…
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Westlaw has introduced a new search engine called WestlawNext. It has many useful new features, however, free printing is not available through WestlawNext. To print to the Westlaw printers, you must go through the Westlaw interface (not WestlawNext) or use the “Find and Print” option. Do not use the shortcuts on the www.lawschool.westlaw.com homepage.
You are invited to join Mike Bunting, your Westlaw representative, to learn about WestlawNext at next week’s Library Lunchtime Learning Series. Mike will be demonstrating the new powerful search engine that is designed to simplify the search process and return more relevant results. Some of the new features of WestlawNext include a streamlined interface in…
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We are currently running a trial of a new subscription database, IP Quester. IPQuester covers worldwide industrial property (IP) practice, proceedings & law. IPQuester includes patents, trademarks, utility models, industrial models and domain names content, covering over 235 countries and territories. Abstracts & rules are also available. The trial is available for JMLS current students,…
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We’ve all heard “There’s an App for That” hundreds of times, but did you know that there are programs that can help you with your research assignments or your work projects? This week’s Library Lunchtime Learning Series will introduce you to a number of free applications for your computer and your mobile phone that can…
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Last week we introduced MindManager, a new software program available at JMLS that helps visual thinkers organize their notes. This week we would like to highlight some of the audio resources available at the library for students who prefer to learn by listening rather than reading, for those students with dyslexia or other learning challenges,…
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October 1 is #FollowALibrary day on twitter, so what better day for us to join. Follow @JMLSLawLib to learn about library news and events. We’ll be sharing law, research and technology stories, but most importantly you can find out about the free coffee days before everyone else!
You are invited to join Stacy Cavin, your Lexis representative, to learn about Lexis for Microsoft Office at next week’s Library Lunchtime Learning Series. Stacy will be demonstrating the new tool that allows you to use Lexis right from your Microsoft Office documents. Imagine writing a brief or memo and being able to research in…
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