The Law Library BlackBoard site needs a new name. Can you help?

What is the Law Library Blackboard page?

The Law Library Blackboard page has been designed to help students studying law to improve their legal research skills. It includes 4 learning modules covering:
• Getting started in the law library,
• Secondary sources of information,
• Case law, and
• Legislation.

There are podcasts that you can download and some practice quiz questions for you to try.

Where is it?

To view the site login to BlackBoard and click on Law Library Information Skills under Semester 2.

How do I enter?

Submit your completed entry form in the box in the Law Library foyer, or send an email with your proposed name for the Blackboard site and the reasons for your choice to law@library.uq.edu.au (remember to include Blackboard Competition in the subject line).

Who is eligible to enter?

Current students studying law at UQ and staff of the UQ Law school.

View the website for more information and the entry conditions.

The library has on its new books shelves the Connecting with Law DVD which showcases all the winning and highly commended films in the Connecting With Law Short Film Competition Take 2 - 2009.
This includes UQ’s very own - Daniel Young, Sam Rogers, and Chris Perkins - whose film High Court High was selected as one of 5 commendable films in the competition.
Why not check it out for yourself?!

What is the Law Library Blackboard page?

The Law Library Blackboard page has been designed to help students studying law to improve their legal research skills. It includes 4 learning modules covering:
• Getting started in the law library,
• Secondary sources of information,
• Case law, and
• Legislation.

There are podcasts that you can download and some practice quiz questions for you to try.

Where is it?

To view the site login to BlackBoard and click on Law Library Information Skills under Semester 2.

How do I enter?

Submit your completed entry form in the box near the Law Library autoLOAN machines, or send an email with your proposed name for the Blackboard site and the reasons for your choice to law@library.uq.edu.au (remember to include Blackboard Competition in the subject line).

Who is eligible to enter?

Current students studying law at UQ and staff of the UQ Law school.

Entry conditions and more information
View the website for more information and the entry conditions.

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.