Study Spaces in the Law Library TAGS: exams | helpdesk | law library | library services | research | resources | study spaces | update One of the most common concerns for Law students at this time of year is finding study spaces in the library to help them get ready for assignments and exams. …Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

On trial: Research Methods Primary Sources TAGS: Archives | databases | history | primary source | research I’m happy to let you know that the Library currently has trial access to Research Methods Primary Sources from Adam Matthew. This new resource is an online learning tool for …Continue reading →

Getting resources not available in the Law Library Collections TAGS: course materials | ebooks | Law libraries | online resources | reading list | research | resources | tips We often get asked by students how they get access to a particular item that we do not have in the Law Library collection. So here are a few ideas about …Continue reading →

True crime podcasts: finding the real story in law reports TAGS: databases | heinonline | information skills | podcasts | research | Training If you listen to true crime podcasts you may recently have heard Bad People (BBC Sounds) report on the story of little Helen Priestley, a child from Aberdeen who was …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 →