Library Orientation Fall, 2015 Jane Bahnson Room 3203, Law library

Overview Borrowing and circulation Figuring out abbreviations Print Resources Electronic Resources Articles and Books in PDF Administrative Materials Court Records/Docket Materials Helpful research guides

In-Library Storage Space Shelves in back of Level 1 have been dedicated to journal cite-checking materials, in the last row after the Zs. You will be able to check out materials to these shelves. Shared Cite-Checking Shelving Journal Offices

Borrowing for JCLPP At checkout, tell the staff member that items should be checked out to JCLPP for storage on Level 1 shelving. (Loan is for semester rather than 90 days.) Items from other Duke libraries, TRLN (NC State, NCCU, UNC-CH) or interlibrary loan must be kept in your own name, and we are unable to change due dates or waive fines for them (you should photocopy/scan pages if necessary).

How Long May I Keep Materials? Law Library Law Library One semester to the journal, subject to recall 90 days to you personally Other Duke Libraries and TRLN 90 days, subject to recall (you get the book for 2 weeks if it is recalled, one week if it is a “rush recall”) Pay attention to RECALL messages! (if you ignore them, they assume you’ve lost the book and will start racking up a fine) ILL (check with circulation when you pick up the material) Usually one month.

If a book you need is checked out, ask Circulation to recall it.

Journal cite-checking resources

Deciphering Abbreviations (cont’d) Dictionaries: Prince’s Beiber Dictionary of Legal Abbreviations, 6 th ed. (Ref. KF246 B5) Prince’s Dictionary of Legal Citations, 7 th ed (Ref. KF246 P73)

Example: How do I find English cases cited to E.R., A.C., and W.L.R.?

Check out a research guide: Duke Law Library Home Page

Finding Articles

Using Citation Linker to Find an Article Need to put in name of the article and the title of the journal

Some of our subscriptions are in multiple aggregators with differing yearly coverage

Google Scholar: make sure it is linked with Duke’s Library and Open Worldcat Collection Articles will be linked to our catalog

Sometimes Google Scholar is quicker, and you only need to enter the article title. Links into Duke’s Subscriptions

If there is an embargo, check the journal website. Many journals provide free access to recent articles before the volume is complete.

Using the Catalog

Whether it’s in print or on line, the catalog is usually the best place to start. Type in journal title, book title, subject keyword, or author

Example: Not all DOL Administrative Review Board Decisions are in Lexis, Westlaw or Bloomberg)

HeinOnline now has historic state session laws and case reports in addition to federal historical law.

Looking for a book, electronic or in print, or material in an unknown format? Start with the catalog. Enter title keywords, search by author, or use call number if you know it.

This is offsite storage; click request and it will be delivered here.

Books at other Duke libraries can be sent here. It takes 2-3 days if not checked out. If it is checked out, there is a 2-week grace period, one week if it is a “rush” request.

Locate item in another area library using: TRLN Catalog ( Worldcat ( Item Not at Duke?

You can use your DukeCard at UNC, UNC-CH, or NCCU to borrow materials directly, OR you can request that materials be sent here (expect to wait 3 or so days) Be sure to return their books on time to avoid fines (they can be returned here)

Log in with NetId and password to get the book delivered to the law library for pick up.

Not at Duke or through TRLN? Request through Interlibrary Loan -

Before you ask for ILL, check for an alternative e-copy. Some databases provide page scans, especially of law review/journal articles, but also of some older books. See the Law Library guide: Finding Legal Materials in PDF. “Finding Legal Materials in PDF” is especially useful for pinpoint citations!

The first time you make an interlibrary loan request, you’ll need to register.

If your item is for a journal, you can indicate that through the drop-down menu. However, you must still check it out in your own name.

Books requested through ILL or TRLN will remain on your account. Fines can add up quickly so be sure to return materials on time.

Electronic Resources

Law Library Research Guides Research Guides hold a wealth of information

Some of the most useful ones for finding journal resources

Materials in Electronic PDF

Let’s pretend we have a pin cite to Elli Louka’s 2006 book, International Environmental Law.

Sometimes book previews are available on line that will include the pages you need to verify a pin cite.

Add search terms from cited text

Links to pages with search terms sometimes yield the needed page. Be sure to take a screenshot as sometimes access is limited.

Newspaper Articles Most newspapers online are not available in PDF. Exceptions: historical major papers, like NYT and WSJ through ProQuest Database *Duke Law does not allow ILL of newspapers which are available in HTML format through a database.

Bluebook Rule 18 provides instructions for citing to internet, electronic, and other nonprint sources

Best Databases for finding Newspaper Articles in pdf: Proquest historical newspaper databases America’s News

Other places to look for newspaper article pdf’s Newseum: current front page pdfs from around the country + archives of historical interest. Library of congress: Chronicling America; searchable database of historic newspapers

Primary Legal Sources in PDF

Proquest Congressional changed (ruined) their search interface. Coverage includes U.S. Serial Set, CIS Index, Congressional Reports from 1995-present, and Congressional Hearings from 1800s-present Compilation of CRS reports Materials in HTML and PDF format Legislative history materials

Legislative History, since 1973, plus bill tracking: Check out Congress.gov Downloadable as pdf files. Nice summary of bill status in the tabs at the top

Legislative History Database: Proquest Legislative Insight Search by popular name, public law citation, statute at large citation, enacted bill number, or by congress, most available as pdf’s

Court Records

Court Records and Briefs research guide gives detailed information about finding court documents

WestlawNext and Lexis.com have some trial court documents.

Coverage varies by jurisdiction Another place to locate trial court documents: Bloomberg Law

State and Federal Docket coverage; varies by jurisdiction

Select jurisdiction, add keywords, party names. Docket numbers are very specific and not always recognized.

Links to pleadings. Not all are active, some require a courier but others can be requested at no charge. Update the docket, then reload the page.

For federal district court, circuit court, and bankruptcy court filings that are not on Bloomberg, check with the reference desk about searching PACER.

Support for your Student Note We can also assist with developing a search strategy for your topic selection preemption check (make sure no one else has written on your topic) Circuit Splits and Supreme Court Tracker

Our Empirical Analyst Ya Liu

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