Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Lost or Forgot Your CALI Password?


Now that finals are here, many of you may be planning to use CALI to help you study. But if you've forgotten (or lost) your password, you don't need to create a new account. Instead, click on the "Request New Password" link. Enter your user name, and CALI will send you a new password by email. If you've forgotten your user name, just enter your email address.

If you have any questions or need help, contact Professor DeWitt, and good luck with finals!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Show Your Library Some Love!




It's true, finals are just around the corner. In order to help all of our students achieve academic success, we have instituted 24 hour library access for our students throughout the finals period. If you choose to make the library your home during finals, we hope that you find it a comfortable and quiet study space. But during your time here, please keep in mind the following library policies:

No Food is Allowed in the Library. Only beverages in a covered container are allowed.

No cell phones conversations.. If you need to take a call, please leave the library so that your conversation will not disturb your fellow students.

Please refrain from loud or disruptive conversations. While the library encourages a collaborative enviroment, we ask that you refrain from disturbing your fellow students. If you would like to participate in group study, group study rooms are available. Click here for information on group study rooms.

For more information on all library policies, see the Library Policy Webpage. We thank you for your cooperation, and wish you the best success in all of your finals!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Law Library Thanksgiving Hours

The Law Library will be closing for a few days over the Thanksgiving holiday.

On Wednesday, November 23rd, we will be closing at 5pm. We will remain closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 26th.

The Law Library wishes you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

November is Native American Heritage Month!

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina 

In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November "National American Indian Heritage Month," but the history of celebrating Native American cultures dates back to the earl y1900s. The first recorded American Indian Day was celebrated in New York in 1916. Many states also choose to designate Columbus Day as Native American Day.

Indian Law is the body of law that focuses the status of Indian tribes and their special relationship to the federal government. It aims to address legal issues that affect indigenous peoples of the Americas, including the protection their land and environment, cultures and ways of life, and the achievement of sustainable economic development and self-government.

The law library has many great resources on Native American law and history. Check out our Federal Indian Law LibGuide and visit the book display in the library’s main lobby for more information about this exciting area of law.




http://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/about/index.html     
http://www.lumbeetribe.com/History_Culture/History_Culture%20Index.html

Written by Miss Endia Sowers

Monday, November 14, 2011

Fun with Headnotes

Have you ever read a headnote and thought it was funny, unique, or profound.? The editors at Westlaw realized that their Headnotes - part of the West KeyNumber System - can be particularly amusing and thought - provoking. As a result, Westlaw now offers the "Headnote of the Day," a subscription service the sends "especially humorous, profound, or interesting" headnotes to your email every morning. Westlaw however, does announce a caveat: These headnotes are meant only to be a diversion; that is, they may no longer represent good law. Always KeyCite or Shepardize to make sure that any law you want to cite is still good in your jurisdiction.


West's Key92 Constitutional Law
West's Key92XII Freedom of Travel and Movement
West's Key92k1280 k. In General.
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City of Akron v. Tipton, 559 N.E.2d 1385 (1990)











If you are interested in subscribing to Westlaw Headnote of the Day, click here.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Happy Veterans Day!

The Law Library wishes to thank all of our service men and women for their current or past service in the United States military. Your dedication and valor are appreciated.

If you are a veteran, please stop by the reference desk for a sweet treat.

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