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On Monday, December 10, we will open at 6 p.m. - Weather permitting, we should be open 24 hours/day until exams conclude.
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- Saturday9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
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Library News // Blog
- Undergraduates in the Library
You may notice some unfamiliar faces in the library during study and exam period. All libraries at the University of Richmond, including the Muse Law Library, are open to every University of Richmond student. If a non-law student is using - iPad Apps for Students, Lawyers, and Student Lawyers!
The law library supplies students enrolled in our clinics the use of an iPad for the semester. We have purchased a number of apps to share, and are pleased to highlight just a few. - New Election and Voting Law Resource Guide
Just in time for election day–check out our new resource guide on Election and Voting Law! The guide presents resources to help researchers become familiar with major issues in election and voting law. There are topical pages on Campaign Finance, Voting - Thanksgiving Break Hours
The Library is closed for Thanksgiving. - U.S. Congressional Serial Set Now Available
A great tool for researching legislative history, the United States Congressional Serial Set, commonly referred to as the Serial Set, spans more than two-hundred years and includes House and Senate Documents, Reports, and some executive branch materials. The documents include - Register to Vote — Deadline Approaching!
New to Richmond? Want to register to vote in Virginia? The deadline to register for the November election is October 15. You can register online at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/, where you’ll also find additional information about Virginia voting, the candidates, and proposed - Fall Break Hours 10/12 – 10/16
The library will have changed hours for fall break. - Tech Skills Workshops: Learn Effective Techniques + Tricks
The library is hosting four tech skills training workshops over lunch in October and November. Sign up via Symplicity. - Duo Security for Law Students
Effective October 1, 2018, the University will require two-factor authentication to use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection method needed to access certain online services, such as Hein Online and JSTOR. Whenever you’re off campus, you’ll need to use the - Phone Pods!
Not too long ago, use of cell phones was prohibited everywhere in the Law Library… and that made it sort of difficult if you were expecting an important call from a potential employer, or any number of other reasons to
Featured Resources // Blog
- Open all Night!
The Law Library is currently operating on our extended 24hr schedule during Fall study and exam period (Dec 2nd. - Dec. 20th). - Westlaw Edge coming January 1
A new version of Westlaw, Westlaw Edge, will be available to students beginning January 1. It features several improvements and new features, in particular: A streamlined interface that makes it easier to navigate long statutes and cases; A tool that - New E-Books (October 2018)
Recently new e-books titles from Richmond Law Library Catalog. - New Materials (October 2018)
Recently-acquired book titles from Richmond Law Library. Browse over 120 titles. - New Election and Voting Law Resource Guide
Just in time for election day–check out our new resource guide on Election and Voting Law! The guide presents resources to help researchers become familiar with major issues in election and voting law. There are topical pages on Campaign Finance, Voting - Looking for exam examples? Study aids? Research Guides? The Law Library has it all!
The library has sample exams and study aids to help you ace your finals! - “It’s Time for Justice” – Legal Aid Radio Show on cool, local independent radio station, WRIR.
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, has a radio show that’s been running for several years on WRIR – 97.3 Richmond Independent Radio. “Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) is a non-profit law firm which provides free legal assistance to low - New Materials (September 2018)
Recently-acquired book titles from Richmond Law Library. Browse over 100 titles. - New E-Books (September 2018)
Recently new e-books titles from Richmond Law Library Catalog. - Research Consultations for Paper Writing
Writing a paper for a seminar class? Working on a journal note? Make an appointment with a librarian to review your research plan and learn about resources you might have overlooked. To request an appointment, send an email to lawrefdesk@law-richmond.libanswers.com
Library Technology // Blog
- Adding Bookmarks in Panopto classroom lecture recordings.
In anticipation of exams starting next week, I wanted to share a tip about Panopto videos that you might not already be aware of. If your professor records your classes, you can add custom bookmarks to those recordings by following - iPad Apps for Students, Lawyers, and Student Lawyers!
The law library supplies students enrolled in our clinics the use of an iPad for the semester. We have purchased a number of apps to share, and are pleased to highlight just a few. - Dongle-Free Device Display! Dang! That’s Easy
In four library study rooms, you can display your laptop or mobile device without a dongle or cable for the connection. - Document Review and Collaboration: Track Changes and Beyond
Tips and resources for understanding and navigating Microsoft Word track changes and document collaboration tasks. - RESTRICTED ACCESS! How to disable printing, copying, or editing of a PDF
There are times when you might want to share a PDF, but want to make sure people who receive the file do not edit, copy, or print the document. Beyond sharing the document in the cloud (BOX, Dropbox) and restricting - Fun with Excel
Excel is a powerful tool to help you sort through data, and it's not just for Accountants. With just a little practice, one can use excel to analyze and compare data, arrange and track information, filter data, and apply conditional formatting, just for starters. - Microsoft Word – Styles and Structures
Learning how to let Microsoft Word work for you more efficiently can lead to positive mental health - there's no fun in spending as much time formatting a document as it did to research and write a paper. With a few simple techniques, you can take the pain out of editing and updating memos and seminar papers in Microsoft Word. - Tech Skills Workshops: Learn Effective Techniques + Tricks
The library is hosting four tech skills training workshops over lunch in October and November. Sign up via Symplicity. - Use Outlook to Manage Email/Calendar
Most professional organizations use Outlook to manage email and calendars. - Sending Pictures in Gmail? Yes you can!
At first glance, Gmail seems to only offer the option to attach pictures to an outgoing email. However, the option to embed the image appears when you move your mouse cursor over the appropriate location. This Insert Photos option inserts the image directly in the body of the text, so it is immediately visible.
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