This Week in the Law Library ….

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What have we been up to in the Law Library? All kinds of things! The Law Library has never been just about physical space and books which is a good thing during a pandemic with everyone working remotely and practicing social distancing. We’ve been adding new online resources and improving access to others. We’re helping students and faculty every day with teaching, learning, and research. You might not be seeing our faces but we’re here working hard for you!

Research Instruction

We’re still teaching and you’re still learning! Although links to the legal research videos are posted on your TWEN or Canvas course, you can always access them from our Law Library Research Guides & Tutorials page too. This means you can access them for a refresher 24/7 even when you’re done with classes and working. Throughout April we’ll be teaching Federal Law, Administrative Law, Low Cost and Free Legal Resources, and Cost Effective Research.

Remote Research Help

We’re still answering your questions! Just email your favorite librarians.

Need help researching for a class or individual research project? Remember that we have lots of Law Library guides and videos to help! You can access all of our video tutorials and guides on the Law Library Research Guides & Tutorials page. Take a look at some of these specific guides:
Need to access a library resource? Below are the easiest ways to connect to various library resources in order to access them remotely:
  • Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, CaseMakerX
    • Access by your normal methods with your normal username and passwords.
    • Need to register for Bloomberg Law? Go to https://profile.bna.com/bloomberglaw-activate/ and fill out the form.
      • You do not need an activation code. You do need to use your UC email as the email address
      • Look for the confirmation email and check your junk mail if you do not receive it
  •  West Academic Study Aids:
    • Go to https://subscription.westacademic.com, or the Research Tools & Databases on our website, or click on any of the links in the Exam Study Guide for individual West Academic Study Aid books. Sign in to your West Academic Study Aids account.
    • If you have not yet created an account, go to the Create an Account link in the top right corner of the page.l
      • Use your UC email as the email address.
      • Be on the lookout for a confirmation email after you sign up. Check your junk mail if you do not receive the confirmation email.
      • Technical Support — call: 1-877-888-1330 (option 4) or email: support@westacademic.com

Remote Teaching & Learning Assistance

Need help with remote teaching or learning? Check out our guides created specifically to help! We update these regularly as new resources come up and as people feel more comfortable using some of the advanced features of WebEx, Kaltura, and Office 365.

Selected COVID-19 Resources

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