Surfing the Library

Take a quick web tour of the Library web resources.

The Library web page looks a little different than it did last semester.  First years (and more seasoned students) - there is lots of useful information and useful tools for your research.  For instance - did you know we have Research Guides for Paper Writing, Journal Cite Checking and a 1L Law Library Survival Guide ?

And this just scratches the surface.

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Library and Web Resources Tours

Did you miss the Library Walking Tours during the rush of 1L Orientation this week?  You can still take a Library Audio Tour. The audio files for the Walking Tour are here on the Law Library's web site.  Each of the seven parts of the tour can be downloaded as mp3 files, or heard in iTunesU.  Want more of a "walking tour" experience?  Try our QR Code Library Audio Tour.  Just pick up a brochure on the table to the left of the Circulation Desk.  Then follow the brochure map to the QR code signs at seven locations throughout the Library.  Scan the posted QR codes with your smart phone, and listen to each part of the tour at the location or download one or more parts for later listening.

Just as important as knowing your way around the Library is becoming familiar early in Fall Semester with the Law Library web site and the array of resources available there.  How do you find what you need in LEXICAT, the Library catalog?  What are the most important databases for law students (other than Lexis and Westlaw)?  What research guides, tutorials, services, and links should 1L's know about?  If you missed the Web Resources orientation session last Wednesday, take a quick webcast tour of the Library web site from either of the links on this page, located under "News and Events" and "Instruction."

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Real and Virtual Tours rolled into One

Did you miss our Library Walking tours in the excitement of Orientation? Would you like a refresher of where to find what in the Library now that you will be doing research for a paper? Check out our Online Library Audio Tour on the Library's webcasts page. There are 7 mp3 files. You can download just the parts that interest you or the whole tour and then take the tour on your favorite mp3 player or phone (with headphones, of course).

You will also find an Online Tour of the Library's web site, which will give you good tips for databases to use for paper research.

Enjoy your travels!

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

New Library Website Tour

Do you need some guidance on where to find articles, how to use the online catalog, or how to locate past exams? Could you use a quick refresher on finding resources for term papers or how to use Journal Finder or WorldCat? That's easy--just take the guided webcast tour of the Library's website. In the new Fall 2010 website tour, a reference librarian walks you through the resources and features of the redesigned Law Library main page and how to use some of the most popular databases for law school research. You can go directly to the website tour from the "Online Library Website Tour" link in the Instruction section of the main page. Before beginning the webcast, be sure to increase the volume so that you can hear the tour clearly. If you have more questions or want to dig deeper into any of the resources, just ask for help at the Reference Desk.
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Some Basics

WELCOME Back 2Ls and 3Ls and welcome again to the new 1Ls. Just wanted to remind everyone when you can find me prowling the stacks and when I'm off for my required catnaps. The Library is open :

Sunday	10 a.m. - Midnight
Monday - Thursday	8 a.m. - Midnight
Friday	8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday	10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Check Library Hours on the Library's web site for holidays and other exceptions.

You will find a Reference Library to answer any and all questions:

Sunday	Noon - 8p.m.
Monday - Thursday	9a.m. - 9p.m.
Friday	9a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday	10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

You will find a link to Reference Librarian's Hours just to the right of this posting, which will give you details for holidays. Check the sign at the Reference desk for any last minute changes.

Check out the new tour of the Library's web site . It will ask you to download Silverlight. It is a simple process that will take only a couple of minutes. Please make sure to send me a comment on how you liked the tour.




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