The Law Library’s staff has prepared guides to the major study aids in the library’s collection. The guides are by subject area and keyed to the curriculum. Study Aids The guides for first year courses are: Civil Procedure Contracts Criminal Law Property Torts The guides for second and third year courses are: Administrative Law Business Organizations Conflict of Laws Constitutional Law Criminal…
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TimeSavers, are the Library's ongoing publication series of bibliographies and guides, providing information pertaining to resources available on selected subjects and legal research techniques. Additional, TimeSavers, are added as needed., TimeSavers, by topic: Admiralty Appellate Advocacy Career Exploration Copyright Historic Preservation Law Job Searches Jury Instructions Law and Literature Law Practice Management Legal Forms Legal Research and Writing Negotiation Selecting a Topic Study of Law White Collar Crime
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Mission & History, The primary mission of the Roger Williams University School of Law Archives is to document the history of the School of Law by collecting records and papers of enduring value. The records and papers pertain to and are generated by faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Records and papers collected document the activities, events, programs, and publications of the various administrative departments…, these materials are financial records, student records, personnel records, and other records of a confidential nature. Also excluded are materials pertaining to and generated by the Roger Williams University. The secondary mission of the Roger Williams University School of Law Archives is to preserve and provide access to other materials acquired by the School of Law Archives reflecting…
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Access, Access to the Roger Williams University School of Law Archives is restricted to School of Law faculty, staff, students, alumni, members of the Roger Williams University, and others engaged in legitimate research by arrangement with the Assistant Dean for Library and Information Services. Physical access to the Archives is made by appointment with the Catalog Librarian. All users of the materials…, ., Research Assistance, Reference and research assistance is provided by the Catalog Librarian. The records and papers are generally organized by issuing entity, by subject within the entity, and are arranged in chronological order., Copying, The Catalog Librarian, or in her absence, other professional staff of the Law Library will determine if an item is suitable for photocopying or scanning. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Photocopying and/or scanning will only be done if it will not cause damage to the item. Photocopying/scanning will be done by library staff., Collection Development & Retention, The policy is to retain three copies of each item with the exception of one copy for emails and printouts of content from the School of Law website for the archives. Pictorial and Audiovisual records are also collected in addition to relevant artifacts. Items in the Roger Williams University School of Law Archives shall not be destroyed or removed without prior approval of the Assistant Dean for…, Gifts, Gifts of materials documenting the history of the School of Law are welcome and are considered the exclusive property of the Roger Williams University School of Law Archives. Materials with closed access will not be accepted.
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The Roger Williams University School of Law digital repository was created by the Law Library to collect, preserve and highlight the scholarly contributions of the School of Law community since the School of Law’s inception in 1993. The digital repository offers free open access to faculty scholarship and unique publications not found in any other collection or database. The Roger Williams…
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This is a Guide to the major categories of items and materials in the Roger Williams University School of Law Archives. A separate Register contains the box and folder listing of all items in the R.W.U. Archives to date and is maintained by the Catalog Librarian.
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Wireless Computing, How do I connect to the wireless network in the Law Library and Law School building?, First Use Each Semester, Each semester, students who have not previously registered their PC on the RWU computer registration system login will be prompted to begin the registration/remediation process when connecting to the, Students1, wireless network. The network security key needed in the registration process is posted in the library. The registration is good for the entire semester. Note: using the , Students1, network instead of the, RWUGuests, network provides students with better bandwidth and improved security. You will also need to be connected to the, Students1, network for wireless printing and to use the secure exam software., Generally, Open your Internet browser. At the "Security Alert" screen, click Enter your e-mail login and password with RWU at the end of the password as your User name & Password and click "I accept terms of service." [Password example: js1111RWU] Click "Log In." Remember: The, Students1, wireless network provides students with better bandwidth, improved security, and access to wireless printing. Wireless Printing Wireless Printing There are 3 easy ways to print from your laptop or mobile device. Once you submit a print job using one of the options below, jobs will be held for 2 hours and can be released at any of the 3 print release stations located in the law library. For…, Students1, wireless network or plugged into the network., Upload a document or enter a web address from a laptop or netbook, Go to https://hawkprint.rwu.edu . Continue if prompted about a certificate error When prompted, enter your RWU username and password. Select “web print” to submit a web address or upload a document, Print directly from a laptop or netbook (requires initial configuration), Go to https://hawkprint.rwu.edu . Continue if prompted about a certificate error When prompted, enter your RWU username and password Click on “Driver Print” to continue the initial configuration, once configured, you will not need to return to the website in order to print. To use the duplex functionality of the printers located in the Law Library, select "Advanced" (3) and choose the Law Library…, Print from email from a laptop, netbook or mobile device, Send an email with the documents attached that you would like to print to: printit@rwu.edu, ., Documents must be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Office document, PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIF You may receive a return email asking you to register your email address, please follow the instructions in that email., iPad Users:, The built in email app for the iPad does not allow you to add attachments to your email. Instead, open the file in the appropriate app and then use the sharing icon. If the email option is available from the sharing menu, it will attach the file to an email which you can then send to the PrintIt address. Library Computers, Library Computers How do I log in to one of the computers in the Law Library if it prompts for a login password?, Press ., Who do I contact if I have a problem with one of the computers or a question about the software?, Ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk. The problem may be one that the Circulation Desk Assistants can resolve or they will request assistance from a librarian or MediaTech. Roger Central & Bridges, Bridges How do I log in to Roger Central?, The "Login" is the first initial of the first name, the last name, the last three digits of the student ID @academics.rwu. Everything is lowercase. [Example: jsmith123@academics.rwu] The “Password" is the first initial of the first name, the first initial of the last name (both in lower case), the last four digits of the social security number and RWU in uppercase. [Example: js1234RWU] NOTE…, not, also change your Roger Central login password., How do I log in to Bridges?, The Bridges web site provides a useful help page with full “Student Login Information.”
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Borrowing, With their own valid School of Law ID card, law school students may check out library materials under the following circulation policies:, Two Hour Reserve, - These materials, which include items on course reserve, hornbooks and nutshells, are checked out from the Circulation Desk., Forty-Eight Hour Reserve, - When the Library owns three or more copies of a hornbook or nutshell, copies three and above are allowed to circulate for a forty-eight hour period., Four Week Circulation, - Most single volume monographs from the classified collection are allowed to circulate for four weeks., Audiovisual Room and Study Room Keys, - Room keys circulate for three hours and may be renewed subject to the Room Reservation Policy. Law alumni borrowers should refer to the RWU Law Alumni Services page for information about their borrowing privileges and responsibilities., Renewals, Patrons may renew material via the telephone when full-time staff are available or renew material online anytime. To renew via the telephone, call the Circulation Desk at 254-4546 during the normal business day. To renew online, patrons may use the " My Library > My Account " option in the WebCatalog. They can review a list of the materials currently checked out, see the due dates and times…, Overdue Materials, Overdue notices, are sent the first business day an item is overdue. Materials not returned after two notices are billed and a billing notice is sent. Bills are issued for the estimated replacement cost of the item plus a billing fee in the amount of $25.00., Borrowing privileges will be suspended, while a bill/billing fee is outstanding. Periodic reminder notices will be sent for unpaid bills/billing fees.
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The following policies help preserve the library environment for the common good and to make the library a clean, pleasant, quiet place, conducive to study and research. Individuals who disregard these policies show a lack of respect for their colleagues and a lack of appreciation of the library as a shared resource and will be asked to comply or leave the Library. Repeat offenses will be…
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At Roger Williams University School of Law, 10% of our student population identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The law school also has out administrators and adjunct faculty. The Alliance, our LGBTQ+ student organization, is very active building community, hosting speakers and events, as well as offering opportunities for mentorship. Members of our faculty have written on LGBT…, Chosen Name Policy, Roger Williams University recognizes that some current members of the campus community may prefer to identify themselves by a first name other than their legal first name. For this reason, the University provides students and employees with an opportunity to use a “Chosen Name” where possible in the course of University business and education. Under Roger Williams University’s Chosen Name Policy…
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