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Academic Success Collection at Zief

Posted on by Tim Sanzi

Academic Success Collection at the Zief Law Library

At the Dorraine Zief Law Library, we’re committed to providing our law students with the resources they need to excel in their academic careers. Our Academic Success Collection is specially curated to support your studies and help you navigate the challenges of law school.

Key Features of Our Collection

Comprehensive Study Aids: Our collection includes over 180 eBook study aids from the Aspen Learning Library, featuring popular series like Examples & Explanations, Glannon Guides, and Emanuel Outlines. These resources offer highlighting, note-taking, and printing options to enhance your study experience.

LexisNexis Digital Library: Our students have access to more than 100 eBook study aids and casebooks covering over 50 law school subjects, including all first-year and California Bar exam topics. This collection also features audiobooks for those who prefer auditory learning.

Subjects Covered

Our Academic Success Collection spans a wide range of legal topics, ensuring comprehensive coverage of your 1L and upper division curriculum. Some key areas include:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Contracts
  • Torts
  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Civil Procedure
  • Property Law
  • Legal Writing and Research

How to Access the Collection

As a USF law student, you can easily access these resources either in print or through our A-Z Database List located on the Zief Law Library homepage. Simply log in with your USF credentials to start exploring the wealth of materials available to support your studies. If you are having trouble accessing any database, please contact a research librarian.

Beyond the Collection

Remember, the Academic Success Collection is just one part of our commitment to your success. Our research librarians are always available to provide expert research assistance and training to help you make the most of these resources. We encourage all USF Law students to take advantage of this valuable collection. Whether you’re preparing for exams, working on a paper, or simply looking to deepen your understanding of a legal concept, the titles in our academic success collection are here to support your academic journey. Visit the Zief Law Library today and discover how our Academic Success Collection can enhance your law school experience!

Study Aids: What are they, how do you use them, and where do you find them?

Posted on by Mike Muehe

Now that we’re a few weeks into the semester, you’ve likely accumulated a solid amount of information from your courses and, with midterm exams nearing, now may be a good time to look back and make sure you’re confident with that knowledge. Is there an area of Torts you need to review? Did a certain rule in Evidence not stick? Or, are you ready to test your issue-spotting skills in Constitutional Law? Fortunately, the Zief Law Library is stocked with a wide variety of study aids in book, eBook, and audio/video formats to meet your learning styles and help you review. Here, we’ll dive into what study aids are, how you can use them, and where you can find them.

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