February is Black History Month, and as she does each year, Associate Director Susan Boland has included slides about partner and associate demographics at law firms in the library’s display. The slides highlight the relatively small proportion of African American attorneys in both partnership and associate positions, in relation to total proportion of the population. While progress has been made in the past few decades, as in other areas of our country’s life much work remains to be done in fighting the effects of our long history of slavery, Jim Crow laws, and systemic racism. You can view the slides at the library display or online here.
Starting the Third Week Already!
Time Flies When You Are Busy!
And often when you are not so busy. There are plenty of opportunities to spend your out-of-class time on learning more about researching the information you need to succeed!
Library & Lexis Lunch & Learn
- Tuesday, January 29th
- Brief Citation Format with Susan Boland and Ashley Russell
- 12:15 – 1:15 PM in Room 302
- Lunch and Lexis points awarded!
- Please register on Monday.
Prepare to Practice Table
- Wednesday, January 30th
- Information from Lexis with Shannon Kemen and Ashley Russell
- Snacks and Lexis points to help you digest useful information!
- 12:15 – 1:15 PM on the Ground Floor Corridor outside Room 118
Upcoming Research Training Sessions
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- Wednesday, January 30th
- Professor Kalsem’s Literature & Gender Class with Shannon Kemen
- 9:00 – 9:45 AM in Room 306
- Professor Kalsem’s Literature & Gender Class with Shannon Kemen
- Thursday, January 31st
- Professor Kalsem’s Bankruptcy Law Class with Shannon Kemen
- 10:40 – 11:40 AM in Room 100B
- Professor Kalsem’s Bankruptcy Law Class with Shannon Kemen
- Friday, February 1st
- Professor Bradley’s Sections 1 & 6
- Advanced Searching Techniques with Shannon Kemen
- 11:10 AM – 12:05 PM in Room 118
- Professor Bradley’s Sections 1 & 6
- Wednesday, January 30th
Featured Resources
- Study Aids: Understanding Bankruptcy in Lexis OverDrive Study Aids and Principles of Bankruptcy Law in West Academic Study Aids
- Bankruptcy Research Guide by Shannon Kemen
- Video: Bankruptcy Basics by United States Courts
- Database: Wolters Kluwer Cheetah Bankruptcy
- Treatise: Collier on Bankruptcy, available on Lexis, Lexis OverDrive, and in the stacks at KF 1524 .C6
Legal Research Training Opportunities Abound This Week
Upcoming Sessions
- Tuesday, January 22nd
- Professor Oliver’s Section 5
- Researching Federal Law with Ron Jones
- 10:40 AM – 12:05 PM in Room 100A
- Professor McCord’s Section 2
- Researching Federal Law with Susan Boland
- 10:40 AM – 12:05 PM in Room 302
- Library & Lexis Lunch & Learn with Susan Boland and Ashley Russell
- Researching Paper Topics
- 12:15 – 1:15 PM in Room 302
- Professor Oliver’s Section 3
- Researching Federal Law with Ron Jones
- 1:30 – 2:55 PM in Room 100A
- Wednesday, January 23rd
- Professor Lenhart’s Section 4
- Advanced Searching with Susan Boland
- 1:30 – 2:55 PM in Room 100A
- Professor Oliver’s Poverty and the Law Seminar
- Poverty Law Resources with Susan Boland
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM in Room 306
Check it Out — 24×7
This week the Marx Law Library added an iPad-based self-checkout station at the front of the library. To check out books any time of day or night, follow these simple steps:
- Press the “Start” button.
- Wipe your Bearcat Card in the card reader on the right side of the unit.
- Open the rear cover of the book and hold it under the unit so the red laser beam crosses the barcode.
- Repeat step 3 for each book.
The system will send you an email message confirming the transaction.
You can also use your iOS or Android device to check out books. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for “UC Self-Checkout.” The app will use your device’s camera to scan the barcode. You will need to manually enter your patron ID the first time that you use the app; that ID is your M number, which is visible on your Bearcat Card. Happy reading!
Spring Semester Launches
Welcome Back!
The Marx Law Library welcomes you back for spring semester 2019. We’ve got our usual stable of resources ready to help you make it a successful semester; these include study aids, legal research services, research guides, CALI exercises, bar exam study resources, and a dedicated staff of experts. Please reach out to us whenever you need help finding the information that will make your semester a great one.
Upcoming Research Training Sessions
- Friday, January 18th
- Professor Bradley’s Sections 1 & 6
- Researching Federal Law with Shannon Kemen
- 11:10 A.M. – 12:05 PM in Room 118
- Professor Bradley’s Sections 1 & 6
- Tuesday, January 22nd
- Professor Oliver’s Section 3
- Researching Federal Law with Ron Jones
- 1:30 &ndash 2:55 PM in Room 100A
- Professor Oliver’s Section 3
Holiday Wishes
The building is much quieter now, as scheduled exams are finished and most students have left for their holiday destinations. The library staff has finished the cleanup of our bagels and snacks area. Some of us are busy grading papers or preparing for next semester’s classes. We wish for all of you a relaxing winter break. May your travels be safe, your feasts be tasty and nutritious, and your days filled with wonder.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Maybe That Is In Dispute
You may well disagree with that classic song title’s sentiment given that final exams start tomorrow. We understand if you are feeling a little anxious, especially if you are a 1L. The Marx Law Library is here for you. We’ve got study aids online and in print, CALI lessons, and legal research experts to point you in the right direction. Bookmark Susan Boland’s comprehensive guide to study aids by subject matter. Don’t worry if you were studying so hard that you forgot to make breakfast! We’ll be serving bagels beginning Tuesday morning and SBA is providing snacks during the day. So feed your brain, feed your body, and do whatever it takes to feed your soul – we’re with you all the way to the end of the semester!