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Library Resources for LLM and PhD Students

Library Resources for LLM and PhD Students. Gallagher Law Library September 22, 2009. Today you will receive. Gallagher pen and mug Westlaw password sheet Lexis ID card handout describing online resources handout about BNA DVD with CALI exercises. Goals.

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Library Resources for LLM and PhD Students

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  1. Library Resources for LLM and PhD Students Gallagher Law Library September 22, 2009

  2. Today you will receive • Gallagher pen and mug • Westlaw password sheet • Lexis ID card • handout describing online resources • handout about BNA • DVD with CALI exercises

  3. Goals • Familiarize you with our library’s resources • Register your Lexis and Westlaw passwords • Learn how to read a legal citation format • Search for a case and a law review article

  4. University of Washington Gallagher Law Library Website http://lib.law.washington.edu/ Start Here!

  5. Need help? Ask a Reference Librarian!Visit the Reference OfficeCall # 206-543-6794or Click here http://lib.law.washington.edu/questions.html

  6. East Asian Law Department • Contact Rob Britt, Acting Head of EALD, for help: • rrbritt@uw.edu • See EALD main page: http://lib.law.washington.edu/eald/eald.html • East Asian Online Legal Databases: http://lib.law.washington.edu/eald/OnlineDBsList.htm

  7. Our Online Resources • Access is often restricted to UW students “UW Restricted” • Some require your UW NetID • Some require special passwords: • See the white online resources paper • See your Lexis ID card • See your Westlaw card

  8. Register your Lexis Code • www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool

  9. Enter your activation code from the card provided and click Next.

  10. Personal Info – Name and Email requiredGraduation InformationProgram is 1 year, Term is Summer, Year is 2010

  11. Choose your own Custom ID, Password, and Security Question.Click the Complete Registration button!

  12. Lexis Training Classes • Go to the My School tab on the Lexis homepage • Look for upcoming training classes: • Friday, September 25, 2009 • During the first two weeks of classes: • September 28 – October 2 • October 5 – October 9 • Contact Aaron Meyers for help.

  13. Register your Westlaw Password https://lawschool.westlaw.com • Click on Register Password

  14. Register as a First Time Student

  15. Enter Your E-mail Address • Your address will be linked to any TWEN courses you might have, so use a reliable address.

  16. Enter Your Westlaw Password • Your password is listed on the card. • Punch out your card and keep it in a safe place!

  17. Pick your Username & Password • Notice the security instructions • Keep your username and password in a safe place

  18. Enter Your Contact Information • Your phone number will be used when you call Westlaw for support. Be sure to remember it.

  19. Select Your Year, Graduation Date, & Review the Terms of Service Agreement • If you ever need to change your graduation date, notify your Westlaw Account Manager

  20. Westlaw Training Classes • Go to the Home page and look for the Training link. • Look for upcoming training classes • Friday, September 25, 2009 • During the first two weeks of classes: • September 28 – October 2 • October 5 – October 9 • Contact Zach Gose if you need help.

  21. Find a case online • Westlaw: • Go to Find By Citation • Enter 88 Wash. 2d 855 or567 P.2d 218 to find: Langan v. Valicopters, Inc., 88 Wash. 2d 855, 567 P.2d 218 (1977)

  22. Find a Case Online • Lexis • Go to Get a Document • Enter 633 P.2d 1329 or 96 Wash.2d 85 to find: U.S. Oil & Ref. Co. v. Dep’t of Ecology, 96 Wash.2d 85, 91, 633 P.2d 1329 (1981).

  23. General Case Citation Format Party 1 v. Party 2, Volume Number, Reporter Name, Page Number Year of Decision U.S. Oil & Ref. Co. v. Dep’t of Ecology, 96 Wash.2d 85, 633 P.2d 1329 (parallel cite) (1981).

  24. Understanding Legal Citations • UseThe Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 18th ed.(KF245.U5 2005 in Reference Area) • Visit a free website: Introduction to Basic Legal Citation • Subscribe to legalbluebook.com ($)

  25. Find an Article Online • Lexis • Go to Get A Document • Enter 26 Cap. U.L. Rev. 701 to find: • Mark B. Greenlee, Kramer v. Java World: Images, Issues, and Idols in the Debate Over Tort Reform, 26 Cap. U.L. Rev. 701 (1997).

  26. Some articles are NOT on Lexis or Westlaw • Use the ejournals list • Look on our Database list • Use HeinOnline (excellent source for old articles) • Use the Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals • Use LegalTrac • Or Use our library’s catalog and find it in print

  27. More questions? Ask a Reference Librarian!Visit the Reference OfficeCall # 206-543-6794or Click here http://lib.law.washington.edu/questions.html

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