Law Library Opens 24/6

The Gould Law Library is open as a study hall 24/6, through Friday,
December 18 (the last day of final exams). During this period the library
will close Fridays at 3:00 p.m., then reopen Saturdays at 6:00 p.m., but
otherwise will be open round-the-clock. The only exception will be
Thanksgiving weekend, when the Library will close Wednesday, November
25 at 11:45 p.m., remain closed Thursday and Friday November 26 and 27,
then reopen Saturday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m. Students using the library
after midnight must sign in and out at the security desk. Library services will
not be available during the overnight period, although a security guard will
be on duty.
The Library also will expand its “quiet zone” for finals. Effective Monday,
November 23, the entire library (except for the circulation desk, the
reference office, and enclosed study rooms) will become a quiet zone to
maximize available study space. After exams, the soft seating area on the
main floor will resume its status as a quiet conversation area, in accordance
with student requests.
Drinks in enclosed containers and light snacks (such as candy and chips) are
welcome in the library, but please enjoy other food (sandwiches, salads, hot
meals) outside of the library. The library staff extends its support and best
wishes to students as the final exam period approaches.

Google Scholar

Google Scholar now has an Advanced Scholar search option which enables you to search for: patents; legal opinions and journals; United States federal court opinions; and most state court opinions.

Library to Open 24/6 for Final Exam Preparation

The Gould Law Library will open as a study hall 24/6, beginning Sunday, November 22,through Friday, December 18 (the last day of final exams). During this period the library will close Fridays at 3:00 p.m.,then reopen Saturdays at 6:00 p.m., but otherwise will be open round-the-clock (though no library services will be available overnights). The only exception will be the Thanksgiving weekend, when the Library will close Wednesday, November 25 at 11:45p.m., remain closed Thursday and Friday November 26 and 27, then reopen Saturday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Schedule

The Gould Law Library Thanksgiving Schedule

Wednesday, Nov. 25: Closes at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26: Closed
Friday, Nov. 27: Closed
Saturday, Nov. 28: Closed
Sunday, Nov. 29: Opens at 9:00 a.m.

Sunlight NY

Project Sunlight was created in 2007 with the purpose of making New York State government information more readily available in a digital format. This year, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo unveiled Sunlight 2.0 which contains new data and a more user friendly format. Information currently available on this website includes: the 2009-2010 state budget; bill jackets; legislative information; campaign finance records; corporate information; and an interactive map of state local officials.

Legal Research Practice Exercises

Are you a new legal researcher interested in practicing newly learned skills or a more seasoned law school student interested in reviewing/brushing up on you legal research skills?
Westlaw offers quick ten minute practice exercises on researching using American Law Reports (ALR), case law, key numbers, KeyCite, statutes, and secondary sources. To locate these exercises log onto Westlaw and under the Home tab, click on Westlaw training.

New CALI feature

CALI has added a new feature to its website, CALI Puzzles. This new section contains crossword puzzles created by several law professors on various legal topics, including family law, torts, discovery and strict liability.