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.
The Social Science Research Network announced on October 19 that it will soon make available a “Purchase Bound Hard Copy” feature. This will not replace free PDF downloads, but will be another option for reading the articles posted on SSRN. Please note that if you are an author who does not want to have your…
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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!