FAULKNER UNIVERSITY, JONES SCHOOL OF LAW
THE LIBRARY LINK
Vol. 2008 No. 2
March 2008
LIBRARY ANNOUNCES HOURS FOR SPRING BREAK WEEK
The library will operate on a reduced schedule during spring break week. But don’t worry – most of our library staff members will be here, ready to help you as needed. Our spring break hours will be: Fri. 3/14, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm; Sat. 3/15 and Sun. 3/16 closed; Mon. 3/17 to Thur. 3/20, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm; Fri 3/21, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm; Sat. 3/22, closed; and Sun. 3/23, resume regular hours (1:00 pm to 11:00 pm).
LAW LIBRARY ACQUIRES “MAKING OF MODERN LAW” DATABASE
Recently the library acquired a key resource for persons researching the foundations of our legal system. We are pleased to announce that the highly-regarded “Making of Modern Law” (“MOML”) database is now available to our law school students and faculty members.
You can unlock the 19th and early 20th centuries through MOML’s digital collection of American and British legal treatises, classic casebooks, reference works, letters, and speeches. Walk among some of the great treatise writers of the 19th century that Professor F.H. Lawson referred to as the “Age of the Professors” at Oxford Law School. Digitally search the 19th century record to add historical depth to your scholarship. These are all possible now through the MOML collection, which is derived from the legal collections of the Harvard and Yale law libraries. Sitting at your home computer on a Saturday afternoon, you may pleasantly explore the historical treatise collections of two of the great law libraries. You can almost smell the aging paper as you browse the imaged pages of this rich collection. Beyond the classic works of jurisprudence, constitutional theory, and legal history, MOML the collection contains titles in over ninety other subject areas of law. The collection is also useful for international and comparative law scholars. From foundational works by Grotius, Vattel, and Oppenheim to translated works of Roman law, the gems available through MOML are truly an academic treasure.
Check out MOML today via the library’s “Electronic Databases and Research Vortex” page (http://www.joneslawlibrary.org/). You will find MOML under the “Alphabetic List of DBs” page (/jsl/library/databases.asp) or under “Core Legal” databases.
UNLOCK THE DOOR TO REMOTE DATABASE ACCESS
Did you know that you can conduct sophisticated, in-depth legal research from the comfort of your home – or from anywhere that has Internet access? This includes more than just Westlaw and Lexis! Most of the library’s specialized research databases – including MOML – can be accessed from within the library and remotely. Some of the databases are automatically authenticated with your Faulkner network username and password. A few databases, however, require that you enter a special password. When not on campus you can find these passwords in at least 3 ways:
First, a list of passwords is on the law library TWEN site. Access this site through TWEN on Westlaw. Then click on the “Database Password List” link.
Second, go to the “Public Folders” area of your Faulkner webmail. From there go to “Jones School of Law” and then to “JSL Electronic Database Passwords.”
Third, call (386-7533) or email (JSLReference@faulkner.edu) the library’s Reference Office and ask for help! We will be glad to assist.
“DATABASICS” SCHEDULE
Are your research skills in need of a tune-up? Do you have questions in LRW, but don’t feel comfortable raising them in class? Are you having trouble locating resources for your Rigorous Writing paper? If so, then the library’s series of “Databasics” workshops is for you. These short informal sessions are held in our Computer Training Lab on the first floor of the library. Topics offered during March 2008 are:
- Sweet Home Alabama Research – Make Alabama legal research “The Breeze.” Give our librarians “Three Steps” and they’ll make you a “Free Bird.” (Mon. 3/3 at 9:30a, Wed. 3/5 at 12:30p; Fri. 3/7 at 10:00a; Tue. 3/11 at 11:30a; Thur. 3/13 at 6:00p; Fri. 3/14 at 2:00p)
- A Matter of Public Record – Use the power of public records to find facts, locate witnesses, and get background information on people. (Tue. 3/4 at 11:30a; Thur. 3/6 at 6:00p; Fri. 3/7 at 2:00p; Mon. 3/10 at 9:30a; Wed. 3/12 at 12:30p; Fri. 3/14 at 10:00a)
- HEIN Sight is 20/20 – The continually-expanding HeinOnline database is a treasure trove for legal researchers. (Mon. 3/24 at 9:30a; Wed. 3/26 at 12:30p; Fri. 3/28 at 10:00a)
- BNA All-Star Research – Law firms pay big bucks for this product, but you can learn to master it for free. The lineup of specialized databases includes securities, labor, financial, environmental, and intellectual property law. (Tue. 3/25 at 11:30a; Thur. 3/27 at 6:00p; Fri. 3/28 at 2:00p; Mon. 3/31 at 9:30a)
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: “ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH”
The law school will again offer the popular 3-credit hour elective course in “Advanced Legal Research” during Summer Semester. Taught by law librarians Robb Farmer and Ned Swanner, the course is packed with useful information to help you master leading-edge electronic resources as well as traditional print research tools.
Watch for the next issue of The Library Link!