OSCOLA

OSCOLA (The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities) is a citing and referencing style designed specifically for use with legal material. It is widely used in law schools including here at City Law School, so you should be somewhat familiar with it already.  The style is maintained by the Law Faculty at Oxford…Continue Reading OSCOLA

Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Library

The IALS law library, located in Russell Square, is one of the most important law libraries in Europe, essentially forming the national legal research collection, and funded directly by the government for the benefit of the nation. It includes an extensive collection covering over 200 separate jurisdictions, with particular strengths in public international law, comparative…Continue Reading Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Library

Guides for Researchers

The Library has produced a number of  online guides specifically for researchers at City. These guides cover: Links to and details about key resources How to perform an effective literature search Managing your research and keeping up to date How to improve the impact of your research Understanding open access; the Research Excellence Framework and…Continue Reading Guides for Researchers

Retrieving the full text of articles/documents

Whilst databases and websites sometimes provide direct access to articles and documents, this is not always the case. If you cannot get direct access from a resource you are searching there are a number of other options you can try to retrieve the full text of an article/document you want to use for your research….Continue Reading Retrieving the full text of articles/documents

Using newspapers and magazines in your research

If you are researching either current or archival news topics or wish to use online magazines, our newspapers and magazine guide is a good starting point for your research. Current newspaper content can be found on databases such as: Nexis UK  is a news database which offers national, regional and international news from a range…Continue Reading Using newspapers and magazines in your research

Exploring OverDrive

                Taking a break from your research? OverDrive is an e-book and audiobook platform which allow you to read e-books or listen to audiobooks from OverDrive using your phone, tablet or computer. It is useful for fiction and non fiction titles,  leisure reading and for students studying creative…Continue Reading Exploring OverDrive

SCONUL Access: free access to other university libraries

The Library is participating in a scheme called SCONUL Access, which allows students and university staff to access other university libraries. Staff, postgraduates and part time students can often  borrow print books from participating libraries, whilst full time undergraduates can use these libraries for reference. How to apply Apply online from the SCONUL Access website….Continue Reading SCONUL Access: free access to other university libraries

Market research databases

We have some great market research databases here at City. These databases are commercial resources, rather than strictly educational or academic, and contain the same industry, company, and country reports, statistics and news as a professional subscriber would see. Companies use them to understand how to target particular groups of consumers, become more competitive, and…Continue Reading Market research databases

Journal Citation Reports (JCR) – New interface

In June 2021, a new  Journal Citation Reports (JCR) platform was introduced. Developed with the researcher in mind, the new platform is intended to deliver enhanced speed and accessibility, improved usability and new features and content. JCR can help you: – Identify journals with the highest citation impact in your field. – Find the most…Continue Reading Journal Citation Reports (JCR) – New interface

The benefits of open access

The principle benefits of open access were first enshrined within the visionary Budapest Open Access Initiative statement released on 14 February 2002, and are still very much alive 19 years later. The convergence of research sharing with technological distribution via the internet, it declared, would create an “unprecedented public good” by facilitating free, unrestricted, access…Continue Reading The benefits of open access