tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49896075319359550172024-03-11T16:23:01.735+13:00University of Otago, Law Library BlogKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-49895456920746411932020-02-19T16:29:00.002+13:002020-02-19T16:29:35.240+13:00Welcome to the Law Library!Nau
mai! Talofa! Ceud Mìle Fàilte! Ni Hao!
If you've found the Law Subject guide, you're on the right track to becoming an ace student of legal research.
The LAWS398 tutorials are just around the corner for many of you, and will provide you with a good foundation to build your research skills.
Once they're done, the assistance keeps on coming: you only have to ask me, the Law Librarian.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-76354913092689640732019-11-28T14:23:00.000+13:002019-11-29T10:33:51.408+13:00Editors' Notes in the New Zealand Law Reports
A series
of editors notes are being published as each part of the NZLR is released.
editor Geoff McLay writes,
"We are aiming to provide readers with a more regular series of editor’s notes as we publish the New Zealand Law Reports. These editor’s notes are designed to not only let you know what is significant in terms of the doctrine in the cases we are reporting Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-78613471387482429042019-10-17T16:30:00.000+13:002019-10-17T16:25:39.047+13:00EXAMS! LUCK HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT
Here's wishing you all the best for your upcoming exams.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-87357175776384973872019-09-20T15:07:00.001+12:002019-09-20T15:07:45.860+12:00Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd. Public lecture Wednesday 25 September 2019
Topic: The effect of the digital Revolution on the courts and the legal profession.
In preparation for his visit, I have collected and collated a range of books that you might like to browse or read before his arrival.
Please, help yourself!
See the Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow 2019 for a short biography of Lord Thomas, and his current research interests.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-23609402298157943942019-09-09T09:04:00.002+12:002019-09-09T12:10:42.676+12:00TE WIKI O TE REO MAORI 9-15 MAHURU
Kupu o te rā
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-85851748324668677652019-08-26T12:39:00.001+12:002019-10-17T16:26:33.593+13:00HEINONLINE's Best Back-to-School Survival Tools for Quick and Easy ResearchHeinOnline offers unique artificial intelligence features and valuable research aids to elevate the user experience.
See their Blog for the full story
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-8562064589381061152019-07-19T16:39:00.001+12:002019-07-19T16:39:52.425+12:00FW Guest Memorial Lecture Scholarship on displayTo celebrate the 50th speaker of the prestigious Faculty of Law FW Guest Memorial Lecture, the Law Library is showcasing a selection of literature from past and present speakers.
Do come take a look. The display will be up for one week only: 20 - 28 July
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-47384929880679724982019-07-04T16:21:00.000+12:002019-07-04T16:21:05.264+12:00Law Library anniversaryTen years ago, around about now, the Law Library embarked on a rather massive and exciting refurbishment. The proof is here in pictures.... start from the bottom.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/otagolawlibrary/
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-86503677178856814652019-06-12T12:19:00.000+12:002019-06-12T13:48:49.321+12:00Legal search tip: How to find a known reported case
This flow chart is just one of several : from reference to fulltext, and every step in between.
Find more online help in the Law subject guide Research Strategies Tab.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-18527797324019956342019-05-23T13:57:00.001+12:002019-05-23T13:57:49.043+12:00NEED more coffee? Science says you can - to a point
This great coffee-related website and blog has got the magic number, and the science behind it. Like you needed a reason for another delicious coffee..... mmmmm coffee
https://sprudge.com/coffee-is-good-for-you-until-it-isnt-science-has-found-the-tipping-point-143599.html
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-48952932893628309272019-04-17T11:52:00.000+12:002019-04-17T11:52:55.053+12:00Research and WritingNow that you've had the formal training, I hope you are putting it into practise!
If you do get stuck, remember the Law Subject guide includes Research Strategies to help you learn. in particular, do refer to the LAWS398 guides, and the Database guides from the publishers themselves.
How about writing and citing? The Library holds a number of texts to help you write like a lawyer, and the New Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-57260589636692615442019-02-20T16:12:00.000+13:002019-02-20T16:12:22.994+13:00WELCOME BACK EVERYONEAre you settling in and raring to go?
I am looking forward to meeting you soon, in the library, and in the LAWS398 tutorials.
Got a question? Just Ask.
From your Law Librarian.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-34622629895609119702018-12-20T16:23:00.005+13:002018-12-20T16:23:56.614+13:00SEASONS GREETNGS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS
See you next year!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-67294494763013529042018-09-25T16:07:00.003+12:002018-09-25T16:07:39.939+12:00WELLNESS WEEKHey everyone,
SOULS and IPLS are hosting Wellness Week until Friday 28 September.
Come and enjoy the activities, including a book nook.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-10977707908788109312018-09-07T12:22:00.000+12:002018-09-07T12:22:23.595+12:00Law Library display for Te Wiki o te Reo MaoriA lot has happened in the legal world of te Reo Māori since the presentation of the petition to Parliament in 1972.
Come to the Law Library in September to see for yourself.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-77776124264505242522018-08-28T11:18:00.001+12:002018-08-28T11:18:55.322+12:00Te Wiki o te Reo Māori "September 14 is Māori Language Day commemorating the presentation of the 1972 petition on the Māori Language to parliament. Hundreds of people now celebrate September as Mahuru Māori, in which they dedicate themselves to speaking only Māori."
"The theme is 'Kia Kaha te Reo Māori’ ... ‘Kia Kaha’ is well known in New Zealand English with its correct Māori meaning of ‘be strong’. We Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-39189423203642650812018-06-07T15:02:00.000+12:002018-06-07T15:02:54.548+12:00Wellness Week. Every Day
Focus, resilience, balance and overall wellness are essential to a successful and fulfilling experience as a law student.
It is important that you feel supported in pursuing wellbeing, both as a student and in preparation for practice – research suggests that many lawyers struggle in this area.
The University has a number of services designed to support student wellbeing.
OnKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-47473972746696982392018-04-12T08:53:00.000+12:002018-04-12T08:53:28.900+12:00The Art of Selecting Cases to CiteBy Jamie Baker, Associate Director of the Law Library at Texas Tech University School of Law.
A question that comes up pretty often from law students in legal writing classes is, “how do I know which cases to cite?”
This is a good question and one that really depends on the cases that are found during the research process.
An article by Douglas K. Norman titled “The Art of Selecting Cases toKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-2503579169752011312018-03-26T12:20:00.000+13:002018-03-26T12:20:58.266+13:00Don't go into the Library. Alberto Ríos, 1952
Don’t Go Into the Library
Alberto Ríos, 1952
The library is dangerous—
Don’t go in. If you do
You know what will happen.
It’s like a pet store or a bakery—
Every single time you’ll come out of there
Holding something in your arms.
Those novels with their big eyes.
And those no-nonsense, all muscle
Greyhounds and Dobermans,
All non-fiction and business,
Cuddly when Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-81218698407532634462018-02-05T09:15:00.000+13:002018-02-05T09:15:32.231+13:00World Justice Project - Rule of Law Index 2017-2018
The latest index is now available. See how NZ stacks up. See who doesn't stack up. All very interesting - and nothing very surprising!
World Justice Project
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-60465537904330275232018-01-10T16:33:00.001+13:002018-01-10T16:34:38.224+13:00Welcome Back!
I hope you had a relaxing and revitalising summer holiday.
We look forward to seeing you very soon.
Law Librarians' holiday: Pororari River Track, Punakaiki December 2017.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-46231466740492412942017-12-11T13:31:00.001+13:002017-12-11T13:31:17.421+13:00Mark Henaghan – The Legal Luminaries Project
Thomson Reuters' Legal Insight newsletter
"This is the third in a series of in-depth interviews with our esteemed legal leaders; our legal luminaries. Professor Mark Henaghan looks
back over his life in the law, speaking candidly about his
achievements, offering advice for younger lawyers and discusses what he
thinks are the most important legalKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-90875437825476500742017-12-01T15:00:00.001+13:002017-12-04T12:13:28.256+13:00Lexis.com RETIREMENTIn mid-December, the old Lexis.com American platform is being retired and replaced with a new version.
Lexis Global has been in circulation in American for a few years now, so is well established.
However, as per the old version, all the non-USA content is tucked away - this time, behind the "International" Tab. Once you're there, drill down to your required jurisdiction or content type, and Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-58905537024727743612017-10-12T16:49:00.000+13:002017-11-13T14:44:09.357+13:00GOOD LUCK FOR EXAMS!Hi everyone,
Look after yourselves and each other.
Take breaks!
Eat well,
and use Emergency Kittens to keep you smiling - or Marcelo's favourite : Animals Being JerksKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989607531935955017.post-61055608433037533432017-08-22T09:45:00.000+12:002017-08-22T09:45:41.731+12:00New: Lexis AdvanceExciting news, we now have access to the new LexisNexis platform, called Lexis Advance.
One exciting feature is that when you log into it (using your Otago username and password), you will be able to create and share folders and alerts, and customise many features.
If you need help, come and see me, or take a look at these instructional materials
The old (legacy) platform will be phased outKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454894255132902282noreply@blogger.com0