Nov
3
Family Law Online – new database
November 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Some content which used to be available via the LexisLibrary database is now available via the new Database – Family Law Online – part of Jordan’s Publishing. Content includes the full-text of: Family Law Journal, Child & Family Law Quarterly and International Family Law. Cases from the Family Law Reports are not available, but most prominent [...]
Oct
7
Hein off-campus problem now solved
October 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment
There’s no longer any need to add a separate off-campus username and password for HeinOnline. The problem has been fixed. However, please tell us if you have any difficulties accessing material off-campus: it isn’t necessarily anything you’re doing wrong. The sooner we know about a problem – the sooner we can fix it.
Oct
6
HeinOnline – off campus problem
October 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Apologies – we currently have a problem accessing the HeinOnline database through the normal route, when off-campus. However we have managed to find a ‘work around’ while waiting for the permanent solution. A temporary additional username and password is provided when you click on the HeinOnline link on the A-Z list of Databases on the [...]
Sep
29
Searching by Citation
September 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Citation search boxes in LexisLibrary and Westlaw allow you to search for a case using only its legal reference. This is quick and exact search – saves wondering if you’ve gotten the right case. However, the case name is NOT part of the citation, so if you are looking for Pepper v Hart [1992] 3 WLR [...]
Sep
21
Electronic journals – use them properly
September 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Electronic Journals link should only be used to find a precise journal by name, e.g. Modern Law Review, Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, etc.. Follow this link to a video showing you how. If you want to find articles for an assignment or seminar, e.g. the doctrine of precedent – ALWAYS use a database. [...]
Sep
19
Most important law databases
September 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Unlike most other students, you will need to start using databases and other electronic resources right from the start. Westlaw and LexisLibrary are the two big ones. Learn how to use these effectively and you’ll save yourself hours and hours of fruitless searching for legal material. Both are Athens authenticated so login via Portal and select them from [...]
Jul
18
Delay to Valentine All Law CD update
July 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Our apologies. Due to a change of supplier, we are still waiting on the April update for the Valentine CD. We have chased this with the new supplier and are awaiting their response. Thanks for your patience.
Mar
8
Dissertation – help!
March 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Having trouble finding academic journals on your dissertation topic? Aren’t sure if you’re using the right database? Can’t track down a vital piece of information? Don’t forget that your law subject librarians (Janice in Magee, Joanne and Niall in Jordanstown) are here to help. You can arrange to see them by calling at the library help desks, [...]
Feb
10
Land law – Law311 (Jordanstown)
February 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Don’t forget that Wylie Irish Land Law 3rd edition is no longer available online. There are a number of copies in the library in Jordanstown including 3 copies in the short loan collection behind the library help desks. To help with your assignment we have also scanned the Assignment and Subletting section in Wylie and added the [...]
Feb
6
Introduction to Property Law – Law132 (Jordanstown)
February 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Thompson Modern Land Law is heavily in demand so we have ordered some extra copies and moved 3 copies into the short loan collection behind the library help desk in Jordanstown. That means there should always be a copy of the book in the library for you to consult. Most of the cases on your reading list are available [...]