Library Classes, Semester 2, 2008
Update your legal research skills
These classes are open to all University of Sydney students (including LPAB students) and staff.
You are invited to come to as many classes as you like. They are free.
Unless otherwise stated, classes are held in the Computer Training Room on Level 7 of the Law Library (enter Library via Level 8). Bookings not essential - just turn up!
Law Library Tours
Come to a 30 minute introductory tour of the Law Library and learn about the facilities and services we provide.
- Monday 28 July: 1.15-1.45 & 5.30-6pm
- Tuesday 29 July 1.15-1.45 & 5.30-6pm
- Wednesday 30 July 1.15-1.45 & 5.30-6pm
- Thursday 31 July 1.15-1.45 & 5.30-6pm
- Friday 1st August 1.15-1.45pm
Introduction to Online Legal Research
This is an introduction to the major online resources of the Library and services offered to students.
- Tuesday 5 August: 1pm-2pm
Getting the most out of the library catalogue
- Thursday 7 August: 1-2
Finding Legislation
This class will focus on how to find statutes, delegated legislation, bills and other Parliamentary materials from a variety of online sources.
- Tuesday 12 August: 1-2
Finding Cases
This class will focus on how to find reported and unreported decisions in electronic form and introduce students to the online case citators Casebase and Firstpoint.
- Thursday 14 August: 1pm-2pm
Exploring Westlaw
Don't graduate without knowing how to use this database! The Westlaw trainer will show you how to find full text case law, journal articles and legislation from a wide variety of jurisdictions (including USA, UK, Europe and Australasia).
- Tuesday 26 August: 1pm-2pm
Resources for Environmental Law
Bring along your assignments and research topics and we will help you explore the range of resources available. The focus will be on journal articles and relevant web sites.
- Tuesday 2 September: 1pm-2pm
Justis
Justis 2.0 is an online legal library of UK, EU and Irish law dating from 1163 to the present day. The Justis trainer will show you how to best utilise this resource.
- Thursday 4 September: 1pm-2pm
Lawbook Online
Lawbook Online is a comprehensive collection of Australian legal material including law reports, journals and commentary. The Lawbook Co. trainer will show you how to best utilise this resource.
- Tuesday 9 September: 1pm-2pm
Getting started on Lexis.com
Lexis.com is another large full text legal retrieval service. It covers an impressive range of jurisdictions. With a few pointers much of the world's legal literature will be available from your own PC.
- Thursday 11 September: 1pm-2pm
Finding Journal Articles for Essays
A key legal research skill is the ability to find relevant journal articles for research essays. Explore our range of journal indexes and e-journals.
- Tuesday 16 September: 1pm-2pm
More classes will be scheduled later in the semester - watch this space for updates!
Meanwhile, do you need help with your legal research?