Favourite blogs for Claire's blog

BlueBook quick guide on citing the law of other jurisdictions

Writing about web page https://www.legalbluebook.com/bluebook/v21/quick-style-guide

I have discovered the BlueBook quick guide, which explains how to cite the legislation or case law of another jurisdiction. The full BlueBook is shelved in the reference section on Floor 4 of the Library, at Ref K110.U6 - it covers US legal citation in depth, and has a useful supplement on other countries. Especially when the library is closed, the free online guide should be very useful too!

Helen Riley : 21 Jan 2021 15:31 |  Tags: Bluebook Law; Referencing; |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Westlaw Edge – new features

Writing about web page https://legalsolutions.thomsonreuters.co.uk/content/dam/ewp-m/documents/legal-uk/en/pdf/brochures/introducing-westlaw-uk.pdf

Westlaw was enhanced this summer, and it is now called Westlaw Edge - I have included a link to their brochure. EU law is easier to access, and the link to US law is flagged up more clearly. There are enhanced case analytics and tool which compare the changes which have taken place between any two versions of legislation across UK, English, Welsh, Northern Ireland and Scottish jurisdictions.

There is another new feature, Westlaw Questions. If you type a term into the general search box Westlaw Edge suggests related questions; e.g. if you enter directors you will see several questions about directors' duties. You can select any question to find a link to a Westlaw overview article on the topic. I am still exploring this myself, but please do read the information provided by Westlaw on the new features and contact me if you have any queries.

Helen Riley : 02 Oct 2020 12:56 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Westlaw |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

International and other countries' law in Lexis Library

Writing about web page http://webcat.warwick.ac.uk/record=e1000553~S1

The new Lexis International platform has settled down now - it includes legal material from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand and the United States. There is also some material from South Africa, and selected international law, mainly from the International Court of Justice. (International tax law material has been removed.)

You can find what is available when you select cases or legislation in Lexis Library, then select International Content to open a separate platform. It is worth noting that legal material from Ireland and selected Caribbean countries remains in the UK Lexis platform, accessible via the link to Sources. There are guides to explain this in the Library tutorial "Doing Legal Research" - in the Advanced Research section. Please contact Joshua Lam or myself if you need any help - our contact details are available on the Library's Subject Support page for Law.

Helen Riley : 25 Sep 2019 12:30 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Lexis |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Journal of European Consumer and Market Law

Writing about web page http://encore.lib.warwick.ac.uk/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3257432

The Library subscribes to the Journal of European Consumer and Market Law through Kluwer, and currently the 1st issue of 2019 is not available, although it has been published. Kluwer have told us that this is because of a production problem, and they hope that it will be available on the their platform soon. (As of 27th March). Please contact Helen Riley if you especially need to read any articles from this issue, as Kluwer have sent us a pdf document with the full contents.

Helen Riley : 27 Mar 2019 14:54 |  Tags: Access Journals; Law; |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Database access and security warnings

Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library

Many databases and other electronic resources use a secure http URL and when you log on you may see a severe warning saying that it is unsafe to proceed. If you access any electronic resource provided by our Library, it will be perfectly safe and secure… Always access them from the Library home page, either from the Databases link, or through Encore.

If you use Chrome, click “Advanced” in the window which opens, then click the link below that headed “Proceed… (unsafe)”.

If you use IE, click “Continue to this website (not recommended)”.

This issue is affecting other universities; my colleagues are working to resolve the problems, but we do not know how long that may take. If you find that you cannot access a database, please contact Library@Warwick.ac.uk and our technical staff will help you.

Another tip for certain electronic access problems is to delete your browsing history if you are denied access, then try again.

Helen Riley : 20 Mar 2017 12:15 |  Tags: Databases |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

How to access Lexis PSL – and why…

Writing about web page http://webcat.warwick.ac.uk/record=e1000553~S1

Lexis PSL is a database used by legal practitioners and students, providing practice notes, precedents, links to practitioner sources, current awareness and more. It covers the main topics in English law. You may find it useful for your research, and also when preparing for an interview or placement.

Normally you can access PSL after you log on to Lexis Library, by clicking the chevron at the top left of the Lexis Library home page and using the Services menu. Currently there are some technical issues affecting our access, but there is an alternative route. From the Library home page, select Databases, but instead of accessing Lexis Library directly, click the database name to see information about the database. Take the alternative link to Lexis PSL, select “Academic sign-in”, “View all institutions”, then select University of Warwick and log on.

Helen Riley : 10 Feb 2017 10:39 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Lexis Psl |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Catalogue links to Westlaw US journals restored

Thomson Reuters Westlaw, the new platform containing the World Journals and US legal material, cannot provide links to specific US or Canadian Law journals via the Library catalogue, so Library staff have created a work-around! If you search for a US journal such as the Harvard Law Review, just click the link labelled “WestlawNext” and you will find a link to WestlawUK and notes to explain how to find the World Journals. You can search for a specific article, or you can select a country e.g. United States, and search in the content by keyword.

There is no change to WestlawUK, which functions as usual! If you have any problems with accessing a particular Westlaw journal through the Library catalogue, please contact Helen Riley for help – Helen.Riley@Warwick.ac.uk

Helen Riley : 31 Jan 2017 15:50 |  Tags: Databases; Journals Law; Westlaw; |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

UN iLibrary

Writing about web page http://www.un-ilibrary.org/

The United Nations iLibrary is the first comprehensive global search, discovery, and viewing source for digital content created by the United Nations. You can use it to access UN publications, journals, data, and series published by the United Nations Secretariat, and its funds and programs. You can download the publications in pdf format. The United Nations publishes reports and data on a really wide range of topics, so this is worth a look! It is currently being flagged up by OECD iLibrary, and it appears to be freely available, although I cannot find a link to it from the UN website.

Helen Riley : 17 Mar 2016 17:15 |  Tags: Databases Nations; Publications; United |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Lexis simple search

Last year Lexis Library was updated and you can now do a simple search in the Google-style search box on the Lexis home page. You can filter it to look for particular types of material, but the usual connectors do not work, so you may retrieve a lot of results. You can narrow your search further but your results will be more relevant if you use the separate search forms for case law, legislation, journal articles and so on.

If you have not used Lexis Library much or at all, now is a good time to start! It contains material not available in any other database.

Helen Riley : 17 Mar 2016 10:45 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Lexis Library |  Comments (1) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Privy Council case papers to be digitised

Writing about web page http://ials.sas.ac.uk/library/libnews/docs/Jun_15.pdf

The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies has announced that they have received funding to digitise case papers relating to decisions of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. They maintain a set of these papers from 1945 onwards, plus some earlier papers of interest to researchers. The papers will be made available on BAILII, the website of the British and Irish Legal Information Institute - some material is accessible online already.

Helen Riley : 09 Jun 2015 11:07 |  Tags: Council; Official Privy Publications |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Online help to use Lexis Library – LexisNexis Academy

Writing about web page http://www.lnacademy.com/resources.aspx

Have a look at the website of the LexisNexis Academy if you would like to make the most of Lexis Library. This website provides a wide range of video guides on how to find specific legal material in Lexis, plus links to FAQs, "Ask a trainer"and much more!

Don't forget that you can also contact our Lexis Student Associate, Anum Cheema, or attend her drop-ins for help in person, A.A.Cheema@Warwick.ac.uk and you are also welcome to contact me any time for guidance on the Library's full range of Law resources, Helen.Riley@Warwick.ac.uk

Helen Riley : 19 Feb 2015 15:52 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Lexis |  Comments (1) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Lexis PSL

You can find useful practitioner information on English legal topics in Lexis PSL, available for Warwick students and staff when you log on to Lexis Library. To find it, move your cursor to LexisNexis Services, at the top left, then pick Lexis PSL from the drop-down menu. After that, it is worth the hike... click Academic sign-in, then select UK Access Management Federation, and finally pick University of Warwick, then you are in! Could be useful when you are on a placement, and when you are preparing for interview.

Helen Riley : 18 Dec 2014 15:22 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Lexis |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Lexis student website – Law Campus

Writing about web page http://lexisweb.co.uk/lawcampus

Don't miss the Lexis Law Campus website! Features include "Ask a trainer" and useful background information on the Law, plus tips on using Lexis Library effectively. You will also find the option to gain Lexis certification - take the test for this on your own, or with help from the Lexis Student Associate Phillipine Wiegand-Forson. This will help you to use Lexis for research, and will also demonstrate your skills to future employers or if you are seeking a placement.

As with the other database (!), I hope to arrrange a few more sessions with a Lexis trainer later this term, and will advertise them to everyone in due course.

Also useful when on a placement - log on to Lexis and view "LexisNexis services" at the top left, and "Lexis PSL". This provides useful current awareness and practice notes on a wide range of areas of law.

Helen Riley

Helen Riley : 17 Jan 2014 14:40 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Lexis |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Westlaw Law Student website

Writing about web page http://uklawstudent.thomsonreuters.com/?utm_campaign=LAWSTUDENT2&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Librarians&utm_content=AccountUpdate

Westlaw have launched a special website for students, with lots of useful information - it's just called "Law Student" and it is quite similar to Lexis Law Campus. You can access it via the URL above, or Google it! Please do have a look and pass on any feedback to the Westlaw Student representative, Andy McNally, A.M.McNally@Warwick.ac.uk It's a free website, good for current awareness, including:

• Features from leading legal authors

• News and legal market round-ups

• Career guides, podcasts, prizes & more

Helen Riley : 30 Oct 2012 16:13 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Westlaw |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Online mooting guide from City University.

Writing about web page http://learnmore.lawbore.net/topicpage.php?t=Mooting

I've discovered an online guide to mooting, developed as part of the Lawbore site at City University Law School, London. It may be worth a look!

Helen Riley : 30 Oct 2012 16:00 |  Tags: Mooting Moots; |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Printing or downloading Lexis articles

If you have any difficulty in printing, downloading or e-mailing material from Lexis Library, it may be due to pop-ups being blocked by your computer. Look out for a message about this on the screen - it is easy to ask for pop-ups to be permitted permanently on this website, and after that there should be no further problem.

Please also be aware that Lexis limits the number of items which may be downloaded from one search to 10. Other databases may also be monitored by the companies providing them, so for example it is not allowed to download one or more e-books in entirety on the same day! Normal downloading is fine, and it is rare for problems to be reported to us, but in extreme cases a company can cut us off without warning and tell us to investigate any possible abuse of copyright :-( You will find information about what is allowed under copyright law in the Library near any photocopier.

Helen Riley : 06 Jul 2012 10:42 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Lexis |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Centre for the Study of European Labour Law "Massimo d'Antona

Writing about web page http://csdle.lex.unict.it/

If you are interested in employment law and social integration in Europe, have a look at the new website of the Centre for the Study of European Labour Law "Massimo d'Antona", based at the University of Catania. The website offers a coordinated range of free online resources (the Labourlist, working papers, a document collection and dossiers).

Helen Riley : 08 May 2012 15:34 |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Index of Legal Terms in Westlaw

Westlaw now includes an Index of Legal Terms - it looks very useful! This option appears on the Westlaw home screen when you log in. You can search for a definition of a legal term in online law dictionaries including Jowitt, Stroud and Osborn, and also in UK legislation, case law and journals.

Helen Riley : 05 Apr 2012 11:10 |  Tags: Databases; Law; Westlaw |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Westlaw student website

Writing about web page http://uklawstudent.thomsonreuters.com/

Westlaw are developing a website called Law Student - something similar to Law Campus, the Lexis student website. This is separate from the database - it includes current awarenesss, an online magazine, podcasts on legal topics, database guides and help with gaining a Westlaw certificate. More is planned for the near future, so if you have not seen it yet, have a look and see what you think!

Helen Riley : 30 Mar 2012 17:40 |  Tags: Database Law; Westlaw; |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Amnesty International archives in the Modern Records Centre

Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/catalogues_old/pressure/034bfull.pdf

If you are interested in Amnesty International, did you know you could find their archives of publications in the Warwick University Modern Records Centre? The MRC is just behind the Library, opening hours as follows:

You can find out more by e-mailing MRC or visiting their enquiry desk. More recent Amnesty material is accessible to members of the public in Amnesty's London office, and you will find details through their website.

Helen Riley : 31 Jan 2012 15:19 |  Tags: Amnesty International; Modern Records Centre |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem