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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.

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.

Locate services, discover information, and find your way through Law library! Every student who goes on a tour will receive a free $2 voucher for their smartcard.

During O-week, Library Tours in the law library will be on
Wednesday 22 July: 10 am or 2 pm
Thursday 23 July: 10 am or 2 pm
Friday 24 July: 10 am or 2 pm

Tours take 30-45 minutes and commence in the library foyer, near the loans desk.

Otherwise, let you mouse do the walking and take a virtual tour.

The last library class for LAWS1111 covering legislation is on next week - week beginning April 27th.

During this class we will provide an overview of the legislative process, will focus on how to find statutes, delegated legislation, bills and other Parliamentary materials from a variety of online and print sources and will cover finding cases which have judicially considered legislation.

Most importantly we will be discussing the online quiz worth 15% of your mark.

See you then!

The online version of Laws1111, Laws7000 and Laws7936 is now … online. If you missed the first session or want to revise something from the class it’s available whenever you log into Blackboard.

Locate services, discover information, and find your way through Law library! Every student who goes on a tour will receive a voucher for a free ice-cream, coffee or equivalent.

Throughout O-week, Library Tours start every day at 11:00 am,12:00 noon, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Tours take 30-45 minutes.

Otherwise, let you mouse do the walking and take a virtual tour.

We’ll be running an encore session for the Finding Journals articles class this Thursday 3rd April at 12pm in eZone 1. The session will again take about 45min so if you would like any help with finding legal journal articles please feel free to come along. You don’t have to book.

Don’t forget about the Finding Cases class on Tuesday 1st April also at 12 in eZone 1.

The Law Library will be running a couple of lunch time legal research classes. The first one will be on finding journal articles and will be held straight after Easter in eZone 1 on Tuesday 25th at 12pm. The second will be on finding case law and will be held a week later on Tuesday 1st April also in eZone 1 at 12pm. The sessions will run for approximately 45min so if you’d like to brush up on some skills in finding journal articles or case law do come along.

Come along to a Library class to enhance your research skills:

Law Book Company
Tuesday, 4 September, 12noon
eZone 1, Level 3, Law Library
* Learn how to use the Law Book Company database to locate Australian cases and commentary.

Lexisnexis AU
Wednesday, 5 September, 12noon
eZone 1, Level 3, Law Library
* Learn how to use the LexisNexis AU database to locate Australian cases and commentary.

Finding Legislation
Friday, 7 September, 12noon
eZone 1, Level 3, Law Library
* Learn more about how to locate legislation for Queensland and the Commmonwealth of Australia, including how to find cases on specific sections of legislation.

This class is suitable for new law students or law students who want to develop their searching skills.

Sessions go for approximately 50 minutes.

No need to book; just come along.

Come along to a Library class on
Finding legal journal articles for your assignments
on Monday 6/8, 12-12.50, eZone 1, Level 3, Law Library

This class is suitable for new law students or law students who want to develop their searching skills

No need to book!