Library Resources for LLM and PhD Students

Gallagher Law LibrarySeptember 19, 2011

Goals

• Familiarize you with our library’s resources• Register your Lexis and Westlaw passwords• Practice retrieving documents with known

citation from Lexis and Westlaw

Today you will receive

• Westlaw password sheet• Lexis ID card• Handout describing the library’s online

resources • Handout about BNA – many subject-specific databases

• Handout about RIA Checkpoint (tax)– Primary tax law and commentary

University of Washington Gallagher Law Library Website

http://lib.law.washington.edu/

Start Here!

East Asian Law Department• See EALD main page:http://lib.law.washington.edu/eald/eald.html• East Asian Online Legal Databases:http://lib.law.washington.edu/eald/OnlineDBsList.htm• Contact Rob Britt, Japanese Legal Specialist,

for help:– rrbritt@uw.edu

Our Online Resources• Access is often restricted to UW students

“UW Restricted”– Some require your UW NetID• If not at school, sign in for off-campus access

– Some require special passwords:• See the blue online resources paper• See your Lexis ID card• See your Westlaw password sheet

Need help?Ask a Reference Librarian!

Visit the Reference OfficeCall # 206-543-6794

or

Click here:

http://lib.law.washington.edu/questions.html

Register your Passwords and IDs

• LexisNexishttp://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool/

• Westlaw https://lawschool.westlaw.com/

Register your LexisNexis code www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool

Enter 7-Digit Activation Code and click Next

Enter Required InformationGraduation Information:

LLM Program is 1 year, Term is Summer, year is 2012

Create Your Own ID and Password

Lexis Password RequirementsUsernames:

• 8-25 characters; at least 1 letter• Combination of numbers and letters, or symbols @ . _ or –• NO: spaces, use of name “Lexis”• Can include name of the user, but must add additional characters

Passwords:• 8-50 characters• Must include one number and 1 letter• Symbols allowed: @ . _ or –• NO: spaces, use of name “Lexis,” offensive or common words, or

Lexis activation code number• Cannot be first or last name or combination of the two

Registration Confirmation

Lexis Training Classes

• Go to the My School tab on the Lexis homepage

• Look for upcoming training classes• Contact Aaron Meyers for help.

Register your Westlaw Password https://lawschool.westlaw.com

• Click on Register Password

Register as a First Time Student

Enter Your E-mail Address

• Your address will be linked to any TWEN courses you might have, so use a reliable address.

Enter Your Westlaw Password• Your password is listed on the sheet.

Pick your Username & Password• Notice the security instructions – Keep your username and password in a safe place

Westlaw OnePass Requirements

Usernames and Passwords: Must be between eight and 16 characters in length and can be composed of any combination of letters, numerals, or characters

Enter Your Contact Information• Your phone number will be used when you call

Westlaw for support. Be sure to remember it.

Select Your Year, Graduation Date, & Review the Terms of Service Agreement

• If you ever need to change your graduation date, notify your Westlaw Account Manager

Westlaw Training Classes

• Go to the Home page and look for the Training link.

• Look for upcoming training classes during first weeks of class.

• Contact Zach Gose if you need help.

General Case Citation FormatParty 1 v. Party 2,

Volume Number, Reporter Name, Page NumberYear of Decision

U.S. Oil & Ref. Co. v. Dep’t of Ecology,96 Wash.2d 85, 87

633 P.2d 1329 (parallel cite)(1981).

Understanding Legal Citations• Use The Bluebook: A Uniform System of

Citation, 19th ed. (KF245.U5 2010 in Reference Area)

• Subscribe to legalbluebook.com ($)• Visit a free website:Introduction to Basic Legal Citation (http://www.law.cornell.edu/citation/)

Find a Case Online• Lexis– Go to Get a Document– Enter 633 P.2d 1329 or 96 Wash.2d 85 to find:

U.S. Oil & Ref. Co. v. Dep’t of Ecology,96 Wash.2d 85, 633 P.2d 1329

(1981).

Find an article online• Westlaw:– Go to Westlaw link– Find By Citation– Enter 26 Cap. U.L. Rev. 701 to find:

Mark B. Greenlee, Kramer v. Java World: Images, Issues, and Idols in the Debate Over Tort Reform, 26 Cap. U.L. Rev. 701 (1997).

Some articles are NOT on Lexis or Westlaw

• Use the ejournals list

• Look on our Database list– Use HeinOnline (excellent source for old articles)– Use the Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals– Use LegalTrac– Or Use our library’s catalog and find it in print

More questions?Ask a Reference Librarian!

Visit the Reference OfficeCall # 206-543-6794

or

Click here:

http://lib.law.washington.edu/questions.html