Welcome Students

UMKC Law Library Orientation
August
15-17, 2011

Electronic Resource Center / Tech Classroom


Agenda

Training Schedule for Library and Legal Research

What is the ERC & Tech Classroom?

  • Hours

  • Who can use it?

  • What's here for you?

  • Who are Rick, Jeff & Jeff?

 

About Email

 

About the Law School Website

                  Current Students
                     -
Courses and Schedules
                        - Students Organizations > Journals
                        - Bar Exam > UMKC Classes
                  Academics
                     - Practice Skills
                             Clinics
                             Legal Writing Program
                     - Honor Code
                     - Study Abroad
                  Faculty & Staff Directory
                  Law Library

 

How to find books in the law library

  • About the ERC Computer Lab Menu (Start, Programs - Menu)

  • MERLIN 

 

Westlaw : August 29 - September 2, 2011

  LexisNexis : September 6 - 9, 2011

 


 

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Is there a UMKC Internet Service for Access? --No

 

 

 

Are there hook-ups for laptop computers in the library? --  Yes.  

Electrical outlets around the perimeter of the library

Wireless access throughout the library and law school

 

 

 

Are there electrical hook-ups for laptop computers in the classrooms? -- Yes, most of the classrooms have plenty of electrical outlets. A few of the smaller classrooms have only a handful of outlets.

 

 

 

 

Are there Internet hook-ups for laptop computers in the student lounge -- Yes (and Wireless

Students will need to make sure that their laptops come with a wireless ethernet card (or faster). All new laptops come with this card at the time of purchase.  We strongly encourage you to use the UMKCWPA wireless network.

The Laptop Clinic technician will assist students who need help setting up their laptops.

 

 

 

Where are other computer labs on campus?

http://www.umkc.edu/is/Labs/hoursLocations/

 

 

 

Can I access everything on the ERC menu from home?

You can access the websites for the law school and the library from home freely or with a password.  Some databases require "on site use only." 

 

 

 

If I lose my Lexis/Westlaw password, who in the library can look it up for me? --  Contact Cheryl Clark / Lexis or Marie Robb / Westlaw or their student representatives. They will help you retrieve your password.

 

 

 

Can you help me with an Apple laptop? -- Yes, the Laptop Clinic will assist you with any computer problems you have.

Is there an Apple lab on campus? -- No.

 

 


 

Computing Guidelines in Effect at UMKC
http://www.umkc.edu/is/policies/Computer%20Usage%20Guidelines.asp