by Michelle Vallance
9. February 2012 18:02
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Interested in learning how to navigate the important legal research resources available to you? Need to get a better understanding of how Congress passes a bill into law and where to find the law?
This week the Law Library is offering two different workshops at various times. ***A light meal will be provided at each workshop!***
Library Basics (using the online catalog and research databases to find the information you need)
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Monday, February 13, 2012 - 12:00 - 12:50 pm - Classroom #1721*
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 12:00 - 12:50 pm - Classroom #1701*
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 5:00 - 5:50 pm - Classroom #1821*
Understanding Statutes
- Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 12:00 - 12:50 pm - Classroom #1843*
- Friday, February 17, 2012 - 12:00 - 12:50 pm - Classroom #1721*
*Please note that these are recent room changes.
Can't make it this week? The Law Library will be offering workshops on many different topics throughout the semester. Take a look at our library workshops page to view a list of descriptions and a link to the workshop calendar.
by Michelle Vallance
5. February 2012 20:51
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Welcome new 1Ls! Are you learning all about case law in your Lawyering Process course, and wondering how and where to find cases when you begin the research process? The Law Library can help! Come to one of the first three legal research workshops of the semester being offered this week.
Understanding Cases - Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 5:00 - 5:50 pm - Classroom 1721*
Understanding Cases - Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 12:00 - 12:50 pm - Classroom 1735*
Understanding Cases - Friday, February 10, 2012 - 12:00 - 12:50 pm - Classroom 1721*
*Please note that these are recent room changes.
Can't make it this week? Don't worry, the Library will be offering workshops on many different topics throughout the semester. Take a look at our library workshops page to view a list of descriptions and a link to the workshop calendar.
by Ted McClure
6. January 2012 12:51
The best place For U.S. demographic and economic statistics is American FactFinder from the Census Bureau. The Bureau is currently moving the data to the new American FactFinder site. The old site will close on January 20th, so update your bookmarks. To learn about the new American FactFinder, including:
- Search using Topics, Geographies, Population Groups, and Industry Codes
- Working with Search Results
- Create a Map
- Modify a Table
- Accessing the 2010 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171) Summary File
- Transpose Rows and Columns
- Bookmark and Download
- Building deep links
and other features — go to this web page.
by Ted McClure
19. December 2011 12:16
From the blog Circuit Splits, "How To Research Circuit Splits Using Terms and Connectors".
On Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Google Scholar!
by Sarah Prosory
16. November 2011 09:52
Are you working on your AWR? Have you used HeinOnline yet?! Remember, it is the best place to find law review articles & journals!
HeinOnline has a wonderful help wiki that provides numerous help guides, training videos, FAQ, and more! The latest guide is Tim's Tricks: 10 Quick Tips for Using HeinOnline.
Need help with HeinOnline? Contact our reference librarians at reference@phoenixlaw.edu or (602) 682-6898.
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