Lisa Jones, EBSCO Trainer, will present the databases that you can use to help students at your library when they come in for homework or research help. Learn about the new eBook collections available through INSPIRE.
Date Recorded: 9/18/20
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Lisa Jones, EBSCO Trainer
Part 2 of this webinar will introduce participants to federal and state judicial dockets. Participants will learn what a docket is and about the different types of documents that are generated throughout the life of a court case. We will also discuss how to find court briefs and oral arguments using both commercial and free resources.
Date recorded: 02/13/20
Format: Archived YouTube Format
Presenter: Jennifer Morgan, Jerome Hall Law Library, Indiana University
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Part 1 of this webinar will introduce participants to the structure of the American legal system, the federal court structure, and the concepts of stare decisis and judicial precedence. Participants will learn how different states structure their court systems, with a focus on Indiana. We will explore different free sources for researching case law, including state judiciary websites and Google Scholar. Finally, we will discuss Nexis Uni, a commercial legal database, commonly available at academic libraries.
Date Recorded: 2/6/20
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Kimberly Mattioli, Jerome Hall Library, Indiana University
UPDATE – Gale resources are no longer available through INSPIRE (Testing and Education Resource Center) 7-2-2020
As more people come into our libraries looking for help with the job search (public, school, and academic) we as library employees need to be prepared. Helping them become more prepared will likely help them succeed in their search. This webinar will break down that search and go over common tools in the INSPIRE database suite that you may have overlooked.
Date Recorded: 12/18/19
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: George Bergstrom / Indiana State Library, Southwest Regional Coordinator, Professional Development Office
Learn how Google’s G Suite web-based software can bring simplicity, flexibility, and collaboration to your library through Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. We’ll also cover how to sign up for Google for Nonprofits, which brings this platform to your library for free.
Date Recorded: 11/16/18
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Devon Henderson / Huntington City-Towhship Public Library
Focused on school librarians, this webinar is an introduction to the Indiana State Library’s digital collections. It provides a basic overview of the collection and how to use them as primary source materials.
Date Recorded: 9/25/18
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Chris Marshall, Digital Collections Coordinator, Indiana Division, Indiana State Library
This webinar will show participants how to use the freely available information on the Indiana General Assembly’s website. Topics covered will include bill tracking and finding Indiana statutes and regulations.
Date Recorded: 9/20/18
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Kim Mattioli, Student Services Librarian, Jerome Hall Law Library, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
This webinar will help you answer legal research questions from patrons and will also help you assist patrons who are doing their own legal research. Starting with an overview of different types of legal authority we will distinguish between primary and secondary authority. Then we will look at strategies and tools for finding state and federal statutes, regulations, and case law. Paying special attention to Indiana materials we will demonstrate how to use a variety of free websites to conduct legal research on-line. We conclude with tips for how to stick to conducting legal research and avoid providing legal advice.
Date Recorded: 3/29/18
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Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Cheri Harris / Indiana State Library
In this session, learn how to use Wix.com to create a free, drag-and-drop website. We will cover the basics of using the Wix Editor to customize templates, add your images, text, and contact information, and publish your site.
Date Recorded: 4/18/18
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Stacey Lipschitz / Academic Partnerships Manager with Wix
Attendees will learn what Wix.com has to offer as a free, drag-and-drop website building tool. They will become familiar with the basics of using the Wix Editor to customize templates and add elements like images, text, pages, menus, and apps.
Date Recorded: 10/25/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Alexander Hampton / Central Library, Indianapolis Public Library