InteliHealth

Even a Virtual Library Cat knows it's getting colder. Stress and flu season for law students is almost here. This is a good time to bookmark Intelihealth, the ad-free quality website for health information. Aetna, in partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, provides a great one-stop authoritative medical site with a full array of health topics, today's health news, commentaries by Harvard Medical School experts, a searchable drug resource center, a medical dictionary, and quick links to recalls, safety alerts, and consumer information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Established for over ten years and better than ever, this site is a keeper.
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Instant reference gratification

For the Hofstra Law community ONLY . . .

Did you know that I will connect you with a reference librarian via IM, when there is a reference librarian on duty? (For the Reference Librarians' hours, see the Links on this page.) You can ask your reference questions from anywhere on the planet (where you have internet access) and get an immediate response.

Contact your favorite reference librarian or send me your email via a comment for the IM name. This service is for the Hofstra Law community only, so we must authenticate you first.

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bepress Legal Repository

Looking for another resource to locate articles and papers? Try bepress Legal Repository . You can locate law-related materials using simple or advanced search options and download content. Not sure what you are looking for, or where to begin? You can also browse bepress by subject, recent publications, popular papers, or peer-reviewed articles.

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U.S. Government Info on the Web: A 21st Century Library Workshop

If you missed it Monday, you can still attend this workshop on Thursday, Nov. 1st at 3:10 to 4:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Computer Lab.

Why should you be interested in government information? Well, some of the information that can be found on government websites include pending bills, regulations, statistics, studies, reports, and demographics. Government websites are invaluable resources in so many disciplines. Come and get an overview of what can be found and how to find it.

No need to register, just show up!



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Open CRS

A project of the Center for Democracy & Technology, Open CRS collects reports created by the Congressional Research Service and makes them available in PDF format. The web site employs an easy to use search box and full-text search capabilities. The collection is updated frequently as members of the public are encouraged to acquire CRS reports and add them to the collection.

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Zimmerman's Research Guide

Have you ever wondered what website a reference librarian went to first to answer your question? Often, it's Zimmerman's. Zimmerman's Research Guide has short entries that describe the top resources on many subjects. It includes many links and lists the appropriate Lexis and Westlaw databases. It's easy to see why many librarians use this self-described "online encyclopedia for legal researchers."






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Business Facts Fast: Factiva

Many law students know the Factiva database as a great source for news and business articles. But Factiva is much more than articles. Just select the "Companies/Markets" tab on the main page, and a wealth of clear and reliable information on individual companies is quickly at hand. After clicking on "Companies," enter the company name or symbol to bring up a concise "Snapshot" page. The "snapshot" includes a company description, key executives and financials, a list of competitors in the industry, recent stock price activity, and the most current news and trade articles relating to the company. For more information, detailed company profile reports and financials are also available from the menu.

Factiva, a subscription database made available through the Axinn Library, is accessible from a link on the Law Library's "Online Resources" page under Commercial and Corporate Law; Business databases (Axinn). You can also link to Factiva from the "Research Databases" list on the Libraries page of the Hofstra University website. Just be aware that there are a limited number of licenses for this database. If you are unable to access Factiva, try again later. If you have any questions about Factiva, ask your favorite reference librarian.

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HeinOnline - more than just law reviews

You probably know by now how amazing HeinOnline is for getting the pdf of many law review articles online. But, did you know that there is much more to HeinOnline - much of it in pdf? Take a look at the Law Library's list of HeinOnline Resources and you will discover a wide range, from English Reports 1220-1865 and Legal Classics to the CFR, Foreign and International Law Resources and U.S. Treaties and Agreements .

Check out these links and other materials available through this valuable resource.


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Write To Your Congressional Representative

For budding political activists, or merely for those who, on occasion, have a question to ask, or a request to make, locating and contacting Congressional Representatives has never been easier. The House of Representatives' "Write your Representative" Web site makes the process absolutely seamless.

First, enter your location and your ZIP code in the areas indicated*. Then, click "Contact my Representative". The site will prompt you to enter your contact information, and it will then direct you to a text entry form. Simplicity itself!

*Note: You'll likely need the nine-digit version of your ZIP code, but a link will take you to the USPS Web site, where you can quickly determine the remaining digits.

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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Database

Looking for intellectual property legislation worldwide? Try WIPO's Collection of Laws for Electronic Access (CLEA) database. CLEA provides access to treaties on intellectual property as well as intellectual property legislation from many countries and regions.



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