http://www.jmls.edu/library News and Information en-us Mon, 9 Aug 2010 09:24:09 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) http://ezproxy.jmls.edu:2048/login?url=http://www.iicle.com/ProxyLogin.asp SmartBooks is a database containing more than 100 Illinois-specific practice handbooks with periodic updates. Each practice handbook is written by Illinois practitioners. The handbooks provide "how to" instruction, and often contain examples of necessary forms. Andrew Walker <awalker@jmls.edu> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:25:47 -0500 http://libraryguides.jmls.edu/ LibGuides is home to the Library's ever-growing collection of online research guides and bibliographies. Each guide offers research tips and a list of the most useful resources as determined by John Marshall's law librarians. Andrew Walker <awalker@jmls.edu> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:23:45 -0500 http://ezproxy.jmls.edu:2048/login?url=http://libraries.mangolanguages.com/jmls/start Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, German, Japanese, French and Mandarin Chinese. Andrew Walker <awalker@jmls.edu> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:21:28 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp Room 300 has been designated as a quiet study space available only for bar takers. It will have smaller study areas, comfortable furniture and refreshments. The library will be undergoing a major shifting and construction project this summer and may be noisy at times. You are also welcome to study at any local area academic law library, just show your JMLS ID card to enter. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:53:04 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp JMLS alumni have check out privileges at the library, so don't forget about those study guides that helped you prepare for exams. They can help you study for the bar too. New additions to the Academic Success collection include the Friedman's Practice Series of study guides which contain sample multiple choice & essay questions in Contracts, Torts, Property, Evidence and Criminal Law. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:34:43 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp Looking for something fun to read this summer? Check out our Popular Reading Collection on the 6th floor. We have legal thrillers, new titles from the best-sellers list and guidebooks to help you explore the city. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Tue, 25 May 2010 11:47:54 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/pdf/LibSurveyResults.pdf We asked, you answered! Thanks to everyone who responded to our library survey. We received over 300 responses and we'd like to share the results with you. Thanks for your feedback and we'll be looking closely at all of your suggestions. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Thu, 20 May 2010 11:38:30 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp During the spring intersession, the library will have reduced hours. From May 22 - May 30, the library will be open from 9 am - 6 pm. We will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, June 1. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Thu, 20 May 2010 11:37:16 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp During the reading period & exam period, the library will be open extended hours. The library will be open extended hours from April 23 to May 20 as follows: Monday-Friday 7 am to 11 pm; Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 11 pm. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:03:54 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp Starting Monday, May 10, we will be serving students free coffee and snacks on the following days: Mon 5/10, Tues 5/11 & Thur 5/13 at 4:00 pm; Mon 5/17 at 8:00 am; Wed 5/19 at 1:00 pm. Please remember to keep noise to an absolute minimum throughout the entire library. Don't forget - earplugs are available at the circulation desk! Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:55:41 -0500 http://catalog.jmls.edu/search~S0?/ftlist^bib34%2C1%2C0%2C608/mode=2 The Academic Success collection is located on the 6th floor in the library. It contains study guides such as the Examples & Explanations series, as well as hornbooks, nutshells and the Sum & Substance Series, a collection of cds containing lectures by law professors on a variety of topics such as contracts and constitutional law. All materials in Academic Success can be checked out for 3 days. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:30:46 -0500 http://www.cali.org/lesson Exams are right around the corner, so don't forget about using CALI exercises to help you prepare. CALI has over 800 interactive exercises on over 40 subject areas. Students will need to register for a free account at cali.org using the JMLS authorization code. If you need the authorization code, please stop by the reference desk. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:16:33 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp During the reading period & exam period, the library will be open extended hours. The library will be open extended hours from April 23 to May 20 as follows: Monday-Friday 7 am to 11 pm; Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 11 pm. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:59:32 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp The library invites you to celebrate National Library Week with us. Come have a piece of our famous book-shaped cake. The cake reception will be on the 6th floor of the library from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 14. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:57:40 -0500 http://foursquare.com/venue/1763913 Do you spend a lot of time at the library? Why not be recognized for it? You can be the mayor of the library on Foursquare! As part of our National Library Week celebration, the library will be awarding a gift certificate to Intelligentsia Coffee to the JMLS student who is the mayor of the library at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 14. If you are new to Foursquare, you can "check-in" to various locations using your mobile phone. To learn more, visit foursquare.com Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:47:30 -0500 http://www.copyrightcriminals.com/ To celebrate National Library Week, the library is hosting a screening of the documentary Copyright Criminals. If you enjoyed last year's screening of RiP: A Remix Manifesto, come see this film about the creative and commercial value of musical sampling in hip-hop, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and money. Tuesday, April 13 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm in Room 503. Popcorn & soda will be provided. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:45:13 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp The library will be open normal hours during the Easter weekend. It will be open 9 am - 8 pm on Saturday and 9 am - 10 pm on Sunday. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:43:06 -0500 http://www.jmls.edu/library/index.asp The library will have shorter hours during Spring Break. From March 14-20 the library will be open from 9 am to 6 pm. Normal hours will resume on Sunday March 21. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:27:44 -0600 http://www.audiocasefiles.com/register AudioCaseFiles offers downloadable MP3 files of court opinions as well as streaming trial video. Search by subject or by casebook to find audio and text versions of the most precedential cases in the United States, including constitutional law, criminal law and intellectual property law. Watch seasoned practitioners argue cases on products liability, antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, and more. To register, go to www.audiocasefiles.com/register and select John Marshall as your member school. You must use your school provided email address to register. Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:18:18 -0600 http://ezproxy.jmls.edu:2048/login?url=http://libraries.mangolanguages.com/jmls/start Happy New Year! Did you make a resolution to learn a new language this year? We now have access to basic lessons on many more languages, including Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, and Irish! There are also basic English courses for speakers of many more languages Jamie Sommer <jsommer@jmls.edu> Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:09:21 -0600