Did you know Google has advanced searching techniques as well as cloud storage and collaborate document drafting tools?  To find out more, register for our Googlerific workshop - the last in our Research Life-line workshop series.

Date:  Wed. March 26
Time:  12:10 - 1pm
Location:  Room 014
R.S.V.P:  lawdek@hofstra.edu

Lunch and surprise gift included.

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New York State of Mind*

Our next Life-Line Research workshop will focus on how to research New York law efficiently and cost effectively.

When:  Wed, March 12 noon-1pm
Where:  Rm 014
R.S.V.P.:  lawdek@hofstra.edu
Plus:  lunch and surprise gift

* with admiration to Billy Joel




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Research Strategically

Discover how to develop a research strategy with smart ways to tackle tough questions at  the first of the Library's Research Life-Line Workshop Series.  

[This workshop had been cancelled from earlier in Feb. due to snow storm #87 - o.k., maybe that is an exaggeration, but you get the point.]

Date:  Wed. March 5
Time:  12:10-1p
Where:  Room 243

Lunch and surprise gifts for all attendees.
Please R.S.V.P. at  lawdek@hofstra.edu

See complete schedule of Research Life-Line Workshop series, for details on future workshops.

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Research Strategy: Research Life-Line Workshop Series

Discover how to develop a research strategy with smart ways to tackle tough questions at  the first of the Library's Research Life-Line Workshop Series.

Date:  Wed. Feb. 5
Time:  12:10-1p
Where:  Room 014

Lunch and surprise gifts for all attendees.
Please R.S.V.P. at  lawdek@hofstra.edu

See complete schedule of Research Life-Line Workshop series, for details on future workshops.

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On the Ides...Beware of missing this!

Research Strategy 101 - Mon. March 18  at 12:10-1pm in Room 205
Pizza  and surprise gift included

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Effective Research

I usually do not like to repeat myself, but this is definitely worth saying a second time.

Don't miss the Library's workshop on Wednesday - Cost Effective Research for NY.  In today's world you HAVE TO be able to research cost effectively and efficiently.  You will find out about great free resources (what can be bad about free?).  And, you will get tips on using the expensive Lexis and Westlaw in more cost effective ways.

The workshop will be on presented on March 6, 12:10-1pm in Room 206.  

There is still time to sign up.  Please see the  complete schedule of the Research Life Line Workshop Series for details on how to reserve your seat.  

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Cost effective research for New York: Research Life-Line Workshop series

Come to the second installment of our Research Life-Line Workshop Series - Cost effective research for NY - on Wednesday, March 6 12:10-1 in Room 206.

Find out how you can find what you need without breaking the bank by utilizing  free resources and knowing how to search Lexis and Westlaw cost effectively.

And there will be pizza and a surprise gift!  

Please see the complete schedule of the Research Life Line Workshop Series for details on how to sign up and reserve your seat.  


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Research Life-Line Workshop: Mobile Apps

Want to know more about the latest mobile apps for lawyers? Come to our first Research Life-Line Workshop for an informative discussion of productivity, litigation and security apps, a demo of a typical litigator's iPad, and some recommended tablet accessories for lawyers on the go. 

Date:  Monday, February 11^th

Time:  12 noon-1:00pm

Where:  Room 205

The Mobile Apps presentation is sharing time and space with the Google Scholar presentation, with time for questions.  Don't forget the delicious Pizza and a Surprise Gift!

  **Please see the complete schedule of the Research Life LineWorkshop Series  for details on how to sign up and reserve your seat.

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Research Life-Line Workshop Series: Mobile Apps and Google Scholar

The  Library will kick-off its Research Life-Line Workshop Series with Mobile Apps & Google Scholar:making them work for you on Monday February 11, 12:10-1pm in Room 205.

Come for an informative discussion of productivity, litigation and security apps, a demo of a typical litigator's iPad and some recommended tablet accessories for lawyers on the go.  Also you will learn about the pros and cons of Google Scholar as a legal research tool and get a brief overview of Advanced Scholar searching.

All of this and pizza too!!  And a suprise gift!!!   How could you miss it??

Please see the  complete schedule of the Research Life Line Workshop Series  for details on how to sign up and reserve your seat.


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Advanced Lexis/Westlaw workshops

Start off the new semester with an advantage - attend a Library workshop on advanced Lexis/Westlaw techniques. We will introduce you to advanced Shepards and KeyCite features, key number searching on Westlaw and searching within a search as well as when to use the different connectors.

As an added bonus, all students attending may enter two raffles for 600 points from Lexis and Westlaw, respectively – generously donated by our representatives - as an added enticement for you to attend.

The workshops will be held during the following dates and times. No need to sign up, just bring your Lexis and Westlaw passwords, and laptop, where indicated. All students are welcome. First years, please note this is different than training for Appellate Advocacy. These workshops will cover searching in any subject area, not just techniques and databases for Appellate Advocacy.

WEEK OF 1/11

Monday 1/11	Tuesday 1/12	Wednesday 1/13	Thursday 1/14	Friday 1/15
XXXX	12:10 - 1:00 - Basement lab	12:10 - 1:00 - Rm 205**	XXXX	12:10 - 1:00 - Rm 242**
XXXX	2:10 - 3:00 - Room 206**	1:10 - 2:00 - Rm 205**	XXXX	1:10 - 2:00 - Basement lab

WEEK OF 1/18

Monday 1/18 - MLK Day	Tuesday 1/19	Wednesday 1/20	Thursday 1/21	Friday 1/22
no classes	12:10 - 1:00 - Basement lab	12:10 - 1:00 - Rm 206**	12:10 - 1:00 - Room 243**	XXXX
no classes	2:10 - 3:00 - Room 206**	1:10 - 2:00 - Rm 206**	2:10 - 3:00 - Basement lab	XXXX

**LAPTOP NECESSARY FOR THESE SESSIONS **

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Research workshops available on the web

Research classes and workshops led by the Reference librarians are also being recorded and made available on the Library's web cast page. Now available - Federal Tax Policy research and Journal orientation. You can listen and watch the demonstration of the web sites and databases covered in the workshops. Coming soon, the recent Paper Writing Resources workshops mentioned in Tuesday's post.



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Last chance to attend Top 10 Research Workshops

The Top 10 Research Skills Workshops will be repeated next week. The schedule is copied below. If you are unable to attend some of the workshops, they will be available as podcasts on the Law Library's web site. The handouts are available on TWEN. Sign up for the course - Top 10 Research Skills Library Workshops.

• Monday, March 23, 3:10-4pm in Room 243 Kevin Shelton will present "Civics 101: What Every New Lawyer Should Know, But Doesn't"

Learn the difference between statutes and regulations and get the basic background you will need for all legal research.

• Tuesday, March 24, 4:10-5pm in Room 243 Yasmin Alexander will present

"Location, Location, Location: Where to find Cases, Statutes and Regulations"

Learn the best way to research cases, and where to find statutes and regulations.

• Wednesday, March 25, 11:10am-noon in Room 205 Toni Aiello will present "Where do I start? Getting Background with Secondary Sources."

Learn how to find and effectively use Secondary Sources.

• Thursday, March 26, 11:10am-noon in Room 243 David Dames and Tricia Kasting will present "Putting it all Together"

Learn how to formulate a research strategy based on your assignment, your time limits, and the resources you have available--when to use what.

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What employers want you to know - workshops next week

You have seen the emails, now find out how to handle that first scary research assignment from your new employer. The Reference librarians will be leading workshops starting Monday. The schedule and description is below. For those who are curious to read the article TOP 10 THINGS LAW LIBRARIANS WISH NEW ASSOCIATES WOULD KNOW, sign on to Westlaw and Use Find for 4/7/2006 Legal Intelligencer 7.

Monday, 3/16, 5pm-6 in Room 205 Kevin Shelton will present "Civics 101: What Every New Lawyer Should Know, But Doesn't"

In this workshop, you will learn the difference between statutes and regulations and get the basic background you will need for all legal research.

(Discussing item 1 in the article).

Tuesday, 3/17, 11am-noon in Room 227, Toni Aiello will present "Where do I start? Getting Background with Secondary Sources."

In this workshop you will learn how to find and effectively use Secondary Sources.

(Discussing item 2 in the article).

Wednesday, 3/18, 3pm-4 in Room 243, Mary Godfrey-Rickards will present "Location, Location, Location: Where to find Cases, Statutes and Regulations"

In this workshop, you will learn the best way to research cases, and where to find statutes and regulations

(Completing the discussion of item 1 in the article).

Thursday, 3/19, 4pm-5 in Room 243, David Dames and Tricia Kasting will present "Putting it all Together"

Learn how to formulate a research strategy based on your assignment, your time limits, and the resources you have available--when to use what.

(Finishing up with items 3,5-8 in the article).



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Research skills needed in your new job

As you read in your email, this week the Library begins our Top 10 Research Skills workshops.

Start with our special feature workshop, this Wednesday, March 11 at 11:10am-12:30 in Room 206. Two law firm librarians will share their insights on Cost Efficient Research and other Law Practice Survival Tips.

(Discussing items 4,9 and 10 in the article).

During the week of March 16th, the librarians will continue with workshops on more of the Top 10.

Monday, 3/16, 5pm-6 in Room 205 Kevin Shelton will present "Civics 101: What Every New Lawyer Should Know, But Doesn't"

In this workshop, you will learn the difference between statutes and regulations and get the basic background you will need for all legal research.

(Discussing item 1 in the article).

Tuesday, 3/17, 11am-noon in Room 227, Toni Aiello will present "Where do I start? Getting Background with Secondary Sources."

In this workshop you will learn how to find and effectively use Secondary Sources.

(Discussing item 2 in the article).

Wednesday, 3/18, 3pm-4 in Room 243, Mary Godfrey-Rickards will present "Location, Location, Location: Where to find Cases, Statutes and Regulations"

In this workshop, you will learn the best way to research cases, and where to find statutes and regulations

(Completing the discussion of item 1 in the article).

Thursday, 3/19, 4pm-5 in Room 243, David Dames and Tricia Kasting will present "Putting it all Together" (David,Tricia)

In this workshop, you will learn why KeyCite and Shepards are so useful for research, when to stop researching and how to formulate a research strategy.

(Finishing up with items 3,5-8 in the article).

No need to sign up. Come to as many of the 5 workshops as you can.

Each workshop is independent, so if you miss earlier ones, you can still come to later ones.

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Afraid about that first research assignment at your new job?

Whether you will be a summer associate/intern or starting your career, you want to hit the ground running. So, if you are concerned about that first research assignment, we can help.

Next week, the Library kicks off our Top 10 Things You Should Know series. We start with our feature panel of law firm librarians who will discuss and answer your questions about Cost Efficient Research and Law Practice survival tips. This will take place next Wednesday, March 11 at 11:10am - 12:30 (or as long as you can stay) in Room 206.

It will also be podcast for those who cannot make it. No need to sign up.

The series will continue during the week of March 16 with the following workshops:

1. "Civics 101: What Every New Lawyer Should Know, But Doesn't"
2. "Where do I start? Getting Background with Secondary Sources."
3. "Location, Location, Location: Where to find Cases, Statutes and Regulations"
4. "Putting it all Together"

I am the PR department, so any suggestions you may have on how to publicize these would be VERY welcome!!!



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Evening Research workshops

At the request of some of the evening students, we had scheduled make-ups of two of the Top 10 Research Skills workshops - Getting Background on your Topic and Strategic Searching. Due to sudden illness of a family member, the Getting Background session, scheduled for tomorrow night has been canceled. Due to the newly scheduled Deans' Forum, Strategic Searching has been rescheduled to next Monday, April 7 at 5:10pm in Room 206.

We regret all the confusion with these sessions - we really are trying!!! We will try to reschedule the Getting Background session. Watch this space. Remember, the podcasts are available on the Library's website and the handouts are available on TWEN.



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