New to the Library: BFI Player TAGS: databases | documentaries | film | Library | moving images | online resources | resources | TV programmes | video *The Library now has full 1 year access (until 30 Sept 2024) to BFI Player via a deal with JISC. You can access it from our Databases A-Z list, Film …Continue reading →

E-Resource trial: Skills for study TAGS: critical information skills | databases | digital skills | e-resources | exams | information literacy | Library | online resources | references | resources | study skills As we’re midway through the second semester, many eyes are turning to assignments and thinking ahead to final exams. Did you know that we’ve recently secured a trial of the …Continue reading →

Resolving to reference in 2023 TAGS: Citations | digital skills | dissertation | e-resources | information literacy | Library | LibSmart | online resources | Referencing | resources | students Whether you’re the type of person who makes New Years resolutions or not, we hope you’ll consider resolving to get comfortable with referencing this year. We have lots of resources …Continue reading →

Finding key resources: Stair Memorial Encyclopaedia TAGS: finding resources | information skills | Legal databases | Lexis+ | LexisLibrary | library training | online resources | research | resources | revision | Stair | subject guide | tips | Training For those rejoining us in January for Semester Two, welcome back! For those who are new to the Law School or just this blog, welcome! This is where we report …Continue reading →

E-Resources trials from the library TAGS: databases | e-resources | Library | online resources | resources | trials Welcome back to all staff and students! This blog has been a bit quiet of late due to high workload and some understaffing in our team, but we wanted to …Continue reading →

Warm wishes from your Law Librarian TAGS: law library | library building | library services | news | old college | research | resources | update Working in the Law Library today has been like night and day since the study space scramble of last week, and that’s because most students have now finished up for …Continue reading →

Meet your LexisNexis Student Associate for 2022/23! TAGS: databases | Legal databases | Lexis+ | LexisLibrary | LexisPSL | library training | online resources | research | resources | tips | Training You may have seen that we’ve featured LexisNexis quite a lot on the blog this semester, due to the launch of their new platform, Lexis+. We’ve provided a fair bit …Continue reading →

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 →

Have you heard about LibSmart? TAGS: assignments | digital skills | information literacy | LibSmart | online | online resources | resources | self-enrol We’re midway through the first semester now, and many students will have settled into the routine of lectures, seminars and practical class preparation. You may even be thinking ahead to …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 →