LIBRARY NEWS
This month we will be hosting a Lexis webinar on Thursday, February 21st from noon to 1 p.m. in the library's mezzanine. Skeletons in the Closet – The Importance of Due Diligence will discuss how to conduct effective due diligence investigations in order to mitigate potential risks and contribute to informed decision making. Lexis training is free and qualifies for 1 hour of CLE credit but is limited to 20 participants. Please sign up in the library at the reference desk or call us at (512) 463-1722 to reserve your spot. Once your spot is reserved you can choose to either attend the training in person or participate remotely via Skype.
The library will be closed on Monday, February 18th, in observance of Presidents' Day. We will re-open with regular library hours on Tuesday, February 19th, at 8:00 a.m.
Library Spotlight
Legal Research In a Nutshell
Do you ever just need a quick overview of a specific legal topic? If so, West Academic Publishing’s "In a Nutshell" Series could be a great resource for you!
The State Law Library provides access to 100+ "In a Nutshell" titles through our OverDrive Digital Collection. These books provide concise, reliable information on a wide variety of legal topics and, best of all, were written to be understood by the general reader.
Some of our most popular “In a Nutshell” titles include:
- Bankruptcy and Related Law In a Nutshell
- Children and the Law In a Nutshell
- Contracts In a Nutshell
- Family Law In a Nutshell
- The First Trial (Where Do I Sit? What Do I Say?) In a Nutshell
- Landlord and Tenant Law In a Nutshell
- Legal Drafting In a Nutshell
You are also able to view a full list of all the "In a Nutshell" e-books through our catalog.
These e-books can be accessed from home as long as you are a registered library patron. Remember, you can register online if you don't already have an account with us!
If you have any questions about the “In a Nutshell’ series or any of the other resources available in our Digital Collection don't hesitate to Ask a Librarian!
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