Aron Swartz, Open Access, and Libraries
The tragic suicide of Aron Swartz has put the Open Access movement in the spotlight. Open Access is the practice of providing free, unrestricted access to scholarly work through the internet....
View ArticleGoogle Search by Image
(No, I am not talking about Google Image Search, although I like that feature. Google Image Search will respond to your Google search with images from the web. I used it to find this great blog that...
View ArticleFinishing Up a Paper?
It is that time of year again; when a law students’ thoughts turn to finals and papers. Are you one of the many students who are putting the finishes touches on a paper and need some Florida...
View ArticleClimate Change Findings and Figures
No matter where you fall on the hot-button topic of climate change there is no denying it’s an important issue. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a summary of its most recent set of...
View ArticleExam Day Jitters
What is the best way to deal with exam jitters? Google, Bing, Duck Duck Go, Ask.com, and other sources will give you common wisdom and anecdotes about various techniques that have worked for other test...
View ArticleHow Do I Start My Research?
As summer jobs and internships start, one of the questions we get at the Library is “how do I start my research?” The good news is, there are lots of resources on how to do that! Some of the best...
View ArticleOther law libraries
We at the Florida Coastal Library really, really like you all. We are here to help and answer your questions. But you may not be close by, you may need a print resource. If you can’t come to us,...
View ArticleFree Software for You – and its Good!
All of us have been inundated with offers of free software we can install on our phones, tablets, and laptops. I’ve gotten a little cynical about it: legal publishers are eager to offer free apps and...
View ArticleEnjoy the summer, and do your research just to be safe!
With the summer season here, many people like to hit the beaches and have barbeques and other outdoor parties. Unfortunately though, with the summer fun, many police departments see an increase in...
View ArticleDon’t Forget Secondary Sources
Librarians often tell students to start researching with secondary sources. Secondary sources are a great starting point for researching an unfamiliar area, providing a narrative explanation of complex...
View ArticleWhere do I find citation information?
This is a question we get a lot! While you can always check the Bluebook, it’s not always straight forward. There are several books to help you in your quest to understand the Bluebook: User’s Guide to...
View ArticleFireworks – Related Darwin Awards
The Library wishes you a fun, happy, and safe Independence Day. For examples of how NOT to celebrate safely, check out the Darwin Awards website. Like many sites, they have a search box at the bottom...
View ArticleWant to get the real dirt on thedirty.com’s loss to former Bengal’s...
Many people love to read the juicy stories from tabloids and online gossip sites; however, yesterday a jury in Kentucky held one online site liable for defamation. CBSSports.com reported a jury awarded...
View ArticleLooking for some summer reading?
If you are like many law students, a few days after finals are over you start to become bored and look for things to do. You want to do something productive, but can’t bring yourself to jump into your...
View ArticleAre you Tech Savvy enough? Are you sure?
There has been a decent amount of press about Kia’s tech audit of their attorneys. Basically, they gave the attorneys they employed or were considering employing a test to see if they could do basic...
View ArticleLook for our Contest on Facebook!
Every Fall semester, the Library puts out a give-away cart full of books that students can have free on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students have found copies of required textbooks, great study...
View ArticleHave iPad, Will Lawyer
Did you get an iPad or Android tablet, or an iPhone or Android phone? Do you need to find legal apps to download on your iPad or Android device? Look no further than our catalog! We have the entire “in...
View ArticleTips for Starting Off the Fall Semester Right
Whether you are a new law student or a returning student, starting off the semester off on the right path is the best way to ensure success. Here are a few great tips: • Go to Class • Read for Class •...
View ArticleDo you need to fill out your Florida Bar Character and Fitness Information?
Do you need to fill out your Florida Bar Character and Fitness Information? If you aren’t taking the Florida bar exam, maybe the character and fitness for another state? Maybe you are looking to get...
View ArticleHow do I…?
Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I find information about government agencies?” Well, have we got some information for you! Most federal government information can be found through FDSys. Most...
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