Databases are collections of resources such as journal articles and conference papers, and also sometimes book chapters and reports. If you are doing a literature search or systematic review they are a key resource to use.
It's very simple. You can access any of the Library's databases just by searching the Library Catalogue. Simply enter the name of the database in the search box and click on the database link in the search results. Remember to log in for full access.
Searching within a Database
When you are searching a database, you can access content by searching under:
Getting to the full-text
There are two main kinds of database:
if the library has access to the journal article
Law uses a broad range of databases to supplement and where appropriate replace printed materials.
The legal databases broadly offer access to:
The most popular Law databases are:
Depending on the publishers these databases will focus on Irish or UK or International Sources. It is only through practice and experience that you will get used to the different content and facilities that the databases provide.
More databases relevant to Law are available here
The Library has created various tutorials on using aspects of the Law Databases. Go to the Online Tutorials tab to view these tutorials.
Additionally, here's a handy Student Handbook from Justis.
For Legal Abbreviations: Cardiff Index to Legal Abbreviations
Another useful resource is: Murdoch and Hunt’s Encyclopedia of Irish Law
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