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WestlawNext

Submitted by THemstock on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 10:50
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Listen carefully. Can you hear it? That is the sound of a revolutionary change in Westlaw. By Fall 2010 the old Westlaw format will be replaced with the new Westlaw Next.

 

In brief this new format will offer:

One search box searching (kind of like a certain website that rhythms with Ooogle.)

Improved search results

Easier to read documents with ample white space and spacing

Kindle support, with iPhone and Blackberry support forthcoming

 

Creating Westlaw and LexisNexis Links

Submitted by THemstock on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 16:53
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Creating links to Westlaw and LexisNexis can be tricky. Copying and pasting the long URL will not work. Luckily both Westlaw and LexisNexis have developed solutions for this problem. Information on creating links in LexisNexis is available here and information on creating Westlaw links is available here. Enjoy!

 

Google Labs

Submitted by THemstock on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:29
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Google is famous for unveiling new free services that change the way we use the Web. For example Google Scholar quickly became one of the most popular services for searching books and journals online. But where do these products come from?

Read more. . .

Meet Librarian Matt Jenks

Submitted by THemstock on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 11:45
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You might see me every now and then, a face which appears in the crowd and then vanishes just as quickly. Or perhaps you detect movement out of the corner of your eye while perusing the library stacks. You turn to look and there is nothing there. Where did I go?
For I am the original behind-the-scenes Librarian, Matthew Robert Jenks, Head of Collection Management and Cataloging Librarian for Franklin Pierce Law Center. You can find my office when you are not looking for it; it is that hidden. Actually, it’s on the second floor behind Collection Management but it doesn’t look out on any public areas, though my window is on the Courtyard (furthest in on the right).

Google Alerts

Submitted by THemstock on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 17:27
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Google Alerts

The Future of Westlaw & LexisNexis

Submitted by THemstock on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 10:25
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The ABA Journal unveiled exclusive screenshots of the upcoming new versions of LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Both Westlaw and LexisNexis continually evolve each year but the new format of both reflects a revolutionary change based on the format of a certain search engine. (that sounds like Ooogle). Boolean searching (and, and not, or) is no longer necessary to effectively search and the design of both websites is much simplified.  

Read more. . .

Westlaw's New One Pass System

Submitted by THemstock on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 15:40
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Westlaw has implemented a new password system called OnePass. If you have not updated your password you should do so before May 2010.

 

For additional information on the OnePass system see this webpage or stop by the library. There is also a detailed screenshot by screenshot guide available here.

 

New QuickClicks Format

Submitted by THemstock on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 14:15
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PierceLaw redesigned our QuickClicks webpage. Now you can view topics easily by category. Whenever possible links to research guides, descriptions, YouTube instructional videos, and other web resources are included in the pages.  If you prefer to browse databases alphabetically you can still use the QuickClicks Alpha page.

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Amazon's Kindle on PC Beta

Submitted by THemstock on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:48
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One of the big consumer stories of this Holiday season was the success of Amazon’s Kindle. (PC World, New York Times, Newsweek, etc)

If you haven’t used a Kindle yet Amazon offers a free Kindle-software download for your PC or laptop. I’ve found this a great way to see how Kindle works before I buy one.
Of course if you have a netbook/notebook  and don’t mind the extra weight you may not need a Kindle to read books on the go. . .

Your friend THOMAS.gov

Submitted by THemstock on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:10
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 THOMAS is the Library of Congress’ website for tracking and reading Congressional bills. THOMAS links to many important pieces of information including:

  •             Congressional Budget Office cost estimates
  •             A history of all congressional actions (helpful to determine the status of a bill’s progress through Congress.)
  •             All amendments to a bill, including amendments not passed.
  •              Link to a full text PDF version of the bill.
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