Law Library News
New Book Titles - December 2020
UNB Law Library
Posted: December 2, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
Looking for something new? Here are some of the books we've recently added to our collection. The Forgotten Fundamental Freedoms of the Charter Dwight Newman (General Editor), Derek Ross (General Editor), Brian Bird (General Editor), Sarah E. Mix-Ross (Editor)Human Rights Law“Among the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by section 2 of the Charter, only a few have been paid...
Read the full postNovember Contest!
UNB Law Library
Posted: November 2, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
Technical glitches. Distractions at home. Your learning style. Online learning can be tough. What helps you get through? Starting Monday, November 2 until Friday, November 6, we want to hear your tips for staying focused in your virtual classes. Share them to our Facebook page and/or tag us on Twitter for a chance to win a $50 Starbucks gift card! The names of current UNB law students...
Read the full postWestlaw and Practical Law Sessions
UNB Law Library
Posted: October 13, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Law Library News
This month, a trainer from Thomson Reuters will provide virtual training sessions on WestlawNext Canada and Practical Law Canada. Note that the Westlaw session is intended as a refresher for upper-year students; however, first-year students are welcome to attend as well. All sessions will take place via WebEx. Links to the sessions will be emailed to upper-year law students via the law student...
Read the full postQuicklaw and Practice Advisor Sessions
UNB Law Library
Posted: October 6, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Law Library News
This month, a trainer from LexisNexis will provide virtual training sessions on Lexis Advance Quicklaw and Lexis Practice Advisor. Note that the Quicklaw session is intended as a refresher for upper-year students; however, first-year students are welcome to attend as well. The sessions are: Lexis Advance Quicklaw Monday, October 19 from 11:30–12:30 via WebEx (register here) Friday,...
Read the full postLaw Library Services for Fall 2020
UNB Law Library
Posted: September 9, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Law Library News
Starting Tuesday, September 8, the Law Library will offer hold pickups, remote delivery, document scanning, and electronic-only interlibrary loan services. At the moment, these services are limited to UNB and STU faculty, staff, and students. The Law Library will remain closed for the time being. For more information on how to request materials physically or electronically, see our Services and...
Read the full postNew Resource: Thomson Reuters ProView
UNB Law Library
Posted: September 9, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Law Library News
The Law Library has subscribed to Thomson Reuters eLooseleafs on ProView. This collection includes core looseleaf texts such as Hogg’s Constitutional Law of Canada, Anger & Honsberger’s Law of Real Property, Remedies in Tort, and more. Keep in mind that the individual titles might take a while to be added to the UNB Libraries catalogue; however, you can access them via the ProView...
Read the full postLaw Library Closure
UNB Law Library
Posted: March 17, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Law Library News
Due to the threat of COVID-19, the Law Library will be closed starting Tuesday, March 17 at noon until further notice. In the meantime, our electronic resources will continue to be available, and you can contact Nikki Tanner via email for research help. Interlibrary loan services will be limited to electronic items such as journal articles, and note that your request may not be filled due to...
Read the full postElectronic Resources Unavailable Feb. 28–29
UNB Law Library
Posted: February 26, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
Starting at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28 and extending into Saturday, February 29, there will be a planned power outage at the Harriet Irving Library. During that time, the HIL will be closed and many electronic resources will be unavailable. The Law Library will be open during the outage, but the same electronic resources will be unavailable to law students. However, students can still...
Read the full postReception in Mackay Room: February 20
UNB Law Library
Posted: February 19, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
On Thursday, February 20 from approximately 6:00–8:30 p.m., there will be a reception for the Canadian National Negotiation Competition in the Mackay Reading Room. As a result, the Mackay Room will be unavailable at that time. Students are welcome to use their carrels on the mezzanine level, but they should keep in mind that it will be loud during that time. Thank you for understanding.
Read the full postStudent Assistant Jobs: 2020–21
UNB Law Library
Posted: February 10, 2020 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
We're hiring! The Law Library is looking for a full-time student assistant for the summer of 2020, as well as part-time student assistants for the 2020–21 academic year. The application form for all positions is available online, and print copies are available at the circulation desk. The following positions are available: Full-time Summer Circulation Desk Student...
Read the full postStorm Closure: Friday, February 7
UNB Law Library
Posted: February 7, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
Due to the weather conditions, the law library will be closing at 4:30 p.m. today. Stay safe and warm!
Read the full postWestlaw and Practical Law Drop-in Sessions
UNB Law Library
Posted: January 27, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
On Monday, February 3rd, Sam MacKenzie from Thomson Reuters will be here to provide two drop-in sessions: WestlawNext Canada Refresher: 11:30–12:30 in Room 2ANeed to refresh your Westlaw skills? Attend our session just in time for papers, assignments, and those all-important job interviews! Practical Law Canada: 2:00–3:00 in Room 14Learn the ins and outs of this new...
Read the full postStorm Closure: Sunday, January 12
UNB Law Library
Posted: January 12, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
Due to inclement weather, the law library will remain closed Sunday, January 12. The library will reopen Monday, January 13 at 8:00 a.m. as usual. Stay safe out there!
Read the full postNew Hours on Fridays and Saturdays
UNB Law Library
Posted: January 8, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
This term, the Law Library's hours have changed a bit on Fridays and Saturdays: Fridays: we will now be open until 7:30 p.m. (previously closed at 4:30). This gives students three extra hours of study time on Fridays (until extended hours come into effect in March). Saturdays: we will now be open from 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (previously 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.). This is the same number of...
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