BOO-lean operators TAGS: databases | DiscoverEd | information skills | Legal databases | library training | online resources | research | searching | tips | videos We know Hallowe’en was last week, but saw this on Twitter and it’s too good not to share! If you’ve ever wondered what library staff (and mathematicians and engineers and many …Continue reading →

Lexis+ database training: LexisNexis Certification TAGS: databases | information skills | Legal databases | Lexis+ | LexisLibrary | LexisPSL | library training | mediahopper | online resources | research | resources | Training You may remember last week we posted a reminder about the Lexis+ training we had scheduled. That training took place yesterday and those that attended found it very helpful, so …Continue reading →

Lexis+ database training: Thursday 20th October TAGS: databases | information skills | Legal databases | Lexis+ | LexisLibrary | LexisPSL | online resources | tips | Training We’ve got a training day for the new Lexis+ database coming up which we highly recommend for students of all levels. The new platform from Lexis replaces LexisLibrary and LexisPSL …Continue reading →

Using modules in LexisPSL TAGS: databases | diploma | induction | Legal databases | LexisLibrary | LexisPSL | library training | research | tips | updates This summer we’ve increased the number of modules we have access to in LexisPSL due to student demand! Students and staff can now view all the practitioner advice and notes …Continue reading →

Ridicule and research support: Library Twitter strikes back! TAGS: dissertation | Diversity | information skills | informationskills | keywords | Legal databases | news | online resources | power structures | research | resources Library and research branches of Twitter were outraged recently when two American Law students published a paper in the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy relating to abortion rights. …Continue reading →

Roe v Wade, or how to find international resources TAGS: current awareness | databases | information skills | Legal databases | news | online resources | research | westlaw If you’ve been online over the past few days it is likely you’ll have heard about the leaked majority draft from SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) which suggests …Continue reading →

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion resources in Law TAGS: databases | equity diversity inclusion | Legal databases | library services | online resources | research | resources | tips This month the Academic Support Librarian team are highlighting resources linked to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the areas of Law and Social and Political Science. You may be aware …Continue reading →

NEW: UK Dockets on Westlaw TAGS: databases | Legal databases | research | resources | westlaw Westlaw are pleased to announce the launch of UK Dockets on Westlaw UK. A docket is a record of litigation events as a case goes through the courts, starting when …Continue reading →

Legal resources: taking care of quizness! TAGS: induction | information skills | law reports | Legal databases | online resources | resources | tips | Training | welcome It’s week one of semester two and we’ve already run several induction sessions for our January starts (and refresher sessions for current students who need them). Now would be a …Continue reading →

New Resources on HeinOnline: Covid-19 Research TAGS: databases | heinonline | Legal databases | online resources | research | resources HeinOnline is one of the most used legal resources that staff and students have access to. It offers access to a large number of resources including: Full text legal journals U.S …Continue reading →