News from Westlaw Edge : Sometimes, innovation leads to complexity. Other times, it leads to simplicity. The Westlaw IP page goes in the latter direction.

This new tabbed page gives you quick access to more than 100 intellectual property databases, plus tools such as Westlaw Profiler®, KeySearch®, Claims Locator, and Patent KeyCite®—but without any clutter. (Definition of clutter: anything you don't need this minute.)

2010 saw major changes to the UNH Law Library. New databases were added, new collections were created, and even our name was changed. Listed below are the ten biggest blog entries of 2010. (in order by date)

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10. New HeinOnline IP Library available.

9. Library orientation video delights incoming students.

After careful study, the Library decided to rename "quickclicks" to a descriptive "Electronic Databases". All of the databases are the same but the menu on the left is now cleaner. You can search by title (formerly QuickClicks Alpha) by subject (QuickClicks) or by journal title (Journal Holdings, formerly Find an Article.)

Additionally our chat widget, via Meebo, now displays on the left side of most pages instead of only on select pages. Meebo allows instant messaging chat with librarians during library hours.

Hundreds of our current students and alums in law firms rely on JurisNotes.com electronic newsletters that are distributed via email and are in HTML format. (Please note: to take advantage of the bookmarks you should have your computer set to receive in HTML) Each newsletter provides (A) an introductory line for each case summarized (B) links to short and long summaries of the case and (C) a link to the full case text.

Christmas morning. You've opened presents, lost key pieces to assemble toys and the holiday magic has begun to fade. But what's that? One more present! Forgotten behind the tree, nearly lost among wrapping paper. Read more. (and find out how this connects to the library.)

The PierceLaw Library's database collection may appear static, but each year new databases are added and removed based on content, use, cost, and faculty/student demand. The latest new database is HeinOnline's Foreign and International Law Resources Database (FILRD).

Where is this database?

FILRD is available via the main menu of HeinOnline and available directly here.

What is in this database? 

Over 875,000 pages in 1600 volumes are included. Sample topics include:

• A 1993 article on post-Soviet patent legislation in Russia.

• A 1941 agreement between Denmark and the United States regarding the defense of Greenland.

• A 1963 summary of foreign and domestic law on the boundary of air and space.

In addition to these esoteric documents there are many more common resources such as the United Nations Judicial Yearbook, Digest of United States Practice in International Law, and Reports of International Arbitral Awards. A full list of titles is available here.

Remember that this database, and all databases, can be accessed anywhere by using your library username (first name, last name) and password (your library barcode numbers.)

Due to popular demand the Law Library has acquired an enterprise subscription to Law360.

Law360 covers developing stories in litigation, law and policy. With more than 20,000 stories published per year, Law360 offers the most extensive coverage of law issues available anywhere. They cover stories from across the globe, in every jurisdiction, and in every major industry.

The Library has a new way to answer questions - Meebo. Simply type your questions into the box and a Pierce librarian will answer. The service is available during regular library hours and an away message will appear if there is no one available. Meebo boxes are currently available on the Quickclicks, Quickclicks Alpha, and Research Guide pages. In the future this service will be available throughout the Library website.

(not live! Check out the Meebo box here.)

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The library is currently testing out two new databases - Legal Information Reference Center and Small Business Reference Center. Find out more information at the database trial page. Your feedback is always welcome!