LearningFast is an online help service which may assist in the use of software applications such as the Microsoft Office 2007 Suite. It includes a range of IT training courses, tutorials and online manuals. Access is free and available to UQ staff and students.

Online modules currently available include:
• Microsoft Office 2007 suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Project
• Operating Systems including Windows XP and Vista
• Web Design including Dreamweaver
• Adobe Photoshop
• An introduction to computers including terminology, software, networks and email

LearningFast can be accessed from the Ask I.T. website.

Below is a list of new titles received at the law library over the past two weeks. To find out more about a book, click the title.

If you have any queries about these or other titles, or would like to suggest something for purchase, please feel free to leave us a comment!

Our congratulations go to the AAT Moot team of Sam Volling, Eliza Eaton and Liz Cullen who made it to the semi-finals of the national Administrative Law Mooting competition. They had already defeated three other teams from QUT, SCU and UWS in the areas of immigration, veteran’s affairs, social security and worker’s compensation before narrowly losing to UNSW in the semi-final.

… to Daniel Young, Sam Rogers, Chris Perkins whose film High Court High was selected as one of 5 commendable films in the recent Oxford University Press Connecting with Law Short Film Competition.

Below is a list of new titles received at the law library over the past two weeks. To find out more about a book, click the title.

If you have any queries about these or other titles, or would like to suggest something for purchase, please feel free to leave us a comment!

Timebase LawOne provides access to the consolidated full text legislation for all nine jurisdictions, updated daily. It extensively links Acts through to their amending and subordinate legislation, Bills, Explanatory Memoranda and Second Reading Speeches and case references for ease of access.

Using LawOne you can customise email alerts covering various subject areas or a specific piece of legislation that is important to you. You can also view detailed legislative histories, which are customised reports of the legislative activity between any two dates back to January 1998.

To view a podcast on LawOne click the link.

Try LawOne today!

Established in 2006, The University of Queensland Library Excellence Award is presented annually to up to three UQ undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in the use of the Library to enhance their studies. The award was established to encourage the use of Library resources, enhance the development of library research techniques, and acknowledge the excellent work produced by UQ undergraduate students. This award acknowledges how Library resources support teaching and learning.
Who is eligible?
The award is open to any undergraduate, including honours, student of the University who is not a member of staff.
How to Apply?
Interested students should submit:
1. An application Cover Sheet
2. A reflective essay (500-700 words) demonstrating how Library resources were used to produce an excellent assessment outcome
3. A statement of support from their supervising lecturer
4. A copy of the piece of assessment that includes a bibliography showing the resources used.
Submissions should be sent to the University Librarian and Director of Learning Services, Level 6, Duhig Building, UQ St Lucia, by 1 October 2009.
Prize
A cash prize of $1000 will be awarded to each winner.
For more information click on the link.