CLE @Jenkins Law Library

Introduction to Web Searching - Webinar (1.5 Hours)

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:32:15 EDT

Date & Time: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Have you been searching for a way to improve your Internet Research skills? PBI is pleased to announce a new way for you to take hands-on training seminars right from your desk. PBI's Webinars combine Call-In CLE with the Web, and enable you to improve your computer skills from your office.

This new Tele-Web covers the following important basic Web research topics: URLs, domains, and phishing; searching books; using Web directories; using both current-generation and next-generation search engines; broadening your research with meta search engines; evaluating Web pages and results pages; and creating and organizing favorites and bookmarks.

In order to participate in this program you will need a phone, computer and an Internet connection. Registration for Webinars must be completed online. If you need assistance with the registration process please contact PBI's Customer Service at 800-932-4637.

To enroll, please use this form from The Pennsylvania Bar Institute.

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Medical Resources on the Internet (2.0 Hours)

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:32:15 EDT

Date & Time: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

The amount of medical information on the Web is constantly growing. Learn to effectively find the needle in the haystack. Topics include:

Locating & evaluating medical resources on the Web
Specific drug, disease, or medical procedure information
Expert witness search
Doctor or medical specialist background search

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Great Web Search Engines to Cure Your Google Fixation (1.0 Hour)

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:32:15 EDT

Date & Time: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:30:00 EDT

There is surprisingly little overlap in coverage among search engines. And though Google dominates the search market in the U.S., other search engines are carving out their own niches. This one-hour, hands-on CLE class will introduce you to unique useful features available from Ask.com, Alexa Web Search, Clusty, Exalead, Rollyo, Yahoo and more.

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Google A - Z (2.0 Hours)

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:32:15 EDT

Date & Time: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Are you keeping up with all of the Google products (at last count, more than 40) and their top 20 everyday essential search tips? Google A-Z will take you on an alphabetical tour of the best tools and techniques that will make you a smarter searcher, let you access important information while on the go, and help you grow your practice.

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Fastcase Overview (1.0 Hour)

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:32:15 EDT

Date & Time: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Fastcase offers free case law to Jenkins members. Come learn about your member benefit, how to use Fastcase and some tips for conducting an effective search of the database. During the hour long presentation, we will conduct search queries and answer any questions you may have about the site.

Note: If you do not need the CLE credit, join the webinar from the comfort of your office. Register by selecting one of the following links:

At your office: June 22 at 12:30 At your office: July 10 at 12:30 At your office: July 28 at 12:30 At your office: August 5 at 12:30 At your office: August 20 at 12:30

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Advanced Internet Research (2.0 Hours)

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:32:15 EDT

Date & Time: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Tired of wading through millions of hits on Google in order to find the piece of information you need? Come to this hands-on class to learn the right search techniques to find meaningful search results and to unlock the secrets of the deep, invisible or hidden Web.

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Lexis for Solo Practitioners (1.0 Hour)

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:32:15 EDT

Date & Time: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:30:00 EDT

This 60 minute free CLE training program is designed for the Lexis Thru Jenkins remote access program. Learn how to maximize your research time on Lexis Thru Jenkins. During the session, you will learn how to:

Utilize secondary sources by jurisdiction or area of law to start your research.

Find supporting authority on an issue without having to build a search query.

Refine searches using advanced connectors, search commands and segment searching to reduce time spent reviewing research results.

Minimize the number of searches with combine source set searching.

Download forms and jury instructions to create customized documents.

For information regarding the Lexis Thru Jenkins remote access program, please contact our Membership Department at membership@jenkinslaw.org or 215-574-7901.

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Advanced Lexis.com (1.0 Hour)

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:32:15 EDT

Date & Time: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:45:00 EDT

Save time and maximize efficiency. This session builds on the techniques presented in the Basic Lexis class and emphasizes time efficient and cost effective legal research. You will learn how to narrow searches with segments, focus on specific word(s) within your original search, refine searches with advanced connectors, and use headnotes to find additional cases on your legal issue. Use the "Learning LexisNexis" guide to review what you learned in class.

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Introduction to Internet Research (2.0 Hours)

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:32:15 EDT

Date & Time: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Hands-on class that covers the following important basic Web research topics:

URLs, domains, and phishing
Searching books
Using Web directories
Using both current-generation and next-generation search engines
Broadening your research with meta search engines
Evaluating Web pages and results pages
Creating and organizing favorites and bookmarks

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