Library Updates

What’s the best way to find relevant law review articles? Should you use Lexis or Westlaw? Are there other databases that cover law review articles? These questions and more will be covered in the next research class offered by the Law Library.

For the week of September 25th, the Research Class series will focus on using periodical indexes and specialized databases to find law review articles. Finding relevant articles for your A and B papers can be difficult, however, there are ways to make the process easier and less time-consuming. This class will provide an introduction to a variety of different options for finding useful law review articles.

Dates & Times:

• Wed., Sep. 27th, 5:00 pm, Wood Hall Room 7
• Thurs., Sep. 28th, 12:30 pm, Room 1

Also, any students desiring individual reference help, or who would like a small group presentation on a research topic, can contact the Reference and Research Department at lawlib@lclark.edu, or stop by the desk anytime.

The Parliament Rolls of Medieval England

The latest subscription database added to our growing electronic collection is The Parliament Rolls of Medieval England. The Parliament Rolls contain the full text of the official records of the meetings of the English Parliament from the reign of Edward I (1272-1307) until the reign of Henry VII (1485- 1509).

The full-text of all surviving records of the parliaments is provided, including many texts never before published. Newly translated, over eight million pages of text is now fully searchable, with translations and transcripts presented in parallel windows.

• Find out about the Rolls
• Read much more in-depth background about the rolls in this inclusive introduction (including citation rules)
• Begin research in The Parliament Rolls of Medieval England

An added feature is the ability to review 116 high-resolution colour digital images of specimen and key documents at high magnification. Explore the images of the Rolls here.

Interested in improving the efficiency of your legal research?

Want to learn about time-saving research tips and common pitfalls to avoid?

This week the Law Library’s Research Class series will feature a presentation on legal research strategies designed to provide practical and effective means to streamline the legal research process and improve research skills. Tips will range from general to specific in nature, and will be geared towards those who have not taken advanced legal research.

Dates & Times:

• Tues., Sep. 19th, 12:30 pm, Wood Hall Room 7
• Wed., Sep. 20th, 5:00 pm, Wood Hall Room 7
• Thurs., Sep. 21st, 12:30 pm, Wood Hall Room 7

The presentation should be about 30 to 40 minutes. You are welcome to bring your lunch or dinner to eat during the class.

Also, any students desiring individual reference help, or who would like a small group presentation on a research topic, can contact the Reference and Research Department at lawlib@lclark.edu, or stop by the desk anytime.

Need to write a paper this year? Find a topic?

Want to know how to keep current in a specific area of the law?

The Boley Law Library has a variety of resources available to help you find a topic of interest. Some of these resources are also valuable current awareness tools that help you keep up to date with developments in the law.

This week the Law Library’s Research Class series will feature a presentation about finding paper topics and using current awareness tools. The lecture will introduce you to tools available in print and online, and provide a detailed look at several of these tools.

Dates & Times:

Tues., Sep. 12th, 12:30 pm, Room 1

Wed., Sep. 13th, 5:00 pm, Wood Hall Room 7

Thurs., Sep. 14th, 12:30 pm, Room 1

The presentation should be about 30 to 40 minutes or so, depending upon questions asked, etc. and you are welcome to bring your lunch or dinner to eat during the class.

Also, any students desiring individual reference help, or who would like a small group presentation on a research topic, can contact the Reference and Research Department at lawlib@lclark.edu, or stop by the desk anytime.

Summit – the combined catalog of Oregon and Washington academic libraries that allows you one-click borrowing of materials – will be unavailable on Sunday, September 10, from 7am until at least 4pm.

What to do if your Boley Law Library doesn’t have the title you are looking for? Jump direct to WorldCat – the combined catalog of over 400,000 libraries worldwide. When you find the title you’d like to borrow, click the ILL icon (short for InterLibrary Loan), fill out the form, and we’ll order the title for you.

Questions? Need help? Contact a reference librarian, 7-days a week.

The CALI site – home of over 600 interactive lessons in 32 different legal subjects, podcasts, and advice for new law students – was unavailable for a couple of days earlier this week.

CALI has restored full service on Cali.org while it continues to investigate the cause of the problem.

As always, find out more about CALI lessons and how to register for online access at our L&C CALI Lessons page.

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