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Computing in the Law Library

The University at Buffalo, the UB Law School, and the University Libraries provide computing resources to assist law students, faculty, and staff. These services include access to a UB e-mail account, access to computers and printers located throughout the university, a wireless network, and the availability of low-cost and free software partially funded by the UB Technology Fee. In addition, the University Libraries provide free access to a wide variety of online databases and journals.

------------------------- Table of Contents ------------------------- Login Requirements Getting Started Law Lab Computers OpenPort Connections UB Wireless Network Network Security Start-Up Disk and Software 2009-10 Photocopiers Print/Copy Debit Cards Printing in the Law Library Cybraries Scanning Services Westlaw and Lexis CALI

Logon Requirements

Students, faculty and staff need a UBITName to access all of UB's online resources. Students are assigned a UBITName that cannot be changed. However, the default password must be changed to ensure security and privacy. http://ubit.buffalo.edu/ubitname/changepw.php

Getting Started

The first step to getting online at UB is to get your UBCard from the UB Card Office in the Commons, Suite 211 (716-645-6344), on the North Campus http://www.myubcard.com/ubcard/

With UB card in hand, you can now activate your UBITName.

What is a UBITName?
Your UBITName is a username which is assigned to you upon your admittance to UB. Every student, faculty, and staff member at UB has one.

Your UBITName will be your login to various UB sites. Also, it will serve as your name in your @buffalo.edu e-mail address. In addition to your UBITName, you will need a login password.

Okay, so what’s my UBITName?
You can find out your UBITName by using the "Find Your UBITName" webpage at http://www.buffalo.edu/directory/find-yourself-page.html and searching for your name.

From this page, there is a link to "Find your UBITName password" at http://ubit.buffalo.edu/ubitname/password.php

An alternative way to find your UBITName is to use a card swipe station found in the Cybraries in Lockwood and Capen Libraries.

Default Password
A default password is assigned to your UBITName is a combination of numbers: first your birth month and day, and then the last six digits of your UB card number. Your UB card number is located below your photograph on your UB card. Example of default password: 0704334567 (first 4 digits birthday day, July 4th, and last 6 digits the UB card number) http://ubit.buffalo.edu/ubitname/password/password.php

How do I change my default password?
Once you have your default password, access the UB Account Management Tool at https://ubidm.buffalo.edu/idm/user/login.jsp

Answer the authentication questions and follow the instructions to change your default password.

It is recommended that you create a secure password that is a combination of both letters and numbers.

Great, now how do I access my UB e-mail account?
As of Fall 2009, all new students will have UB email powered by Google. Your account will be activated automatically and can be accessed at https://ubmail.buffalo.edu

The Email@UB website will provide answers to many common questions, including passwords and forwarding mail. http://ubit.buffalo.edu/mail/

Other Questions?
Ask the Law Library Reference Librarians 716-645-2047 or consult the Law Library Website: Computing in the Law Library http://law.lib.buffalo.edu/services/computing.asp

See also: UBIT's quick guide http://ubit.buffalo.edu/newstudent/

Law Lab Computers

Law students can use the Law Computer Labs for research and word processing. The Labs are on:

• Third floor (on the north and south sides -- 9 computers; 1 handicapped accessible)
• Fifth floor in the Koren AV Center (4 computers)

For research and word processing, students are also able to use personal laptops and the Cybraries in the Law Library (Floor 2), Lockwood and Capen Libraries.

For research, students can also use the Library Research workstations (Maps: Floor 2, Floor 4, Floor 5, Floor 6, Floor 7)

See also: Law Lab, Cybrary and Research Computing and Printing in the Law Library

Questions should be reported to the LawIt/AV Helpdesk on their form or by email.

OpenPort Connections

Laptop users in the Law Library may connect to the Internet using OpenPort connects located on the 3rd floor in the laptop carrels and at desks along the north wall (elevator side). An ethernet card is necessary to use the OpenPort connects. Additional locations throughout the University Libraries are listed at http://ubit.buffalo.edu/openport/index.php.

Instructions are available at http://ubit.buffalo.edu/openport/index.php

Users are required to comply with UB's Information Technology Policies, including:

• Computer and Network Use Policy
  
  

UB Wireless Network

UB-affiliates may connect to the Wi-Fi. UB follows the 802.11b Wi-Fi minimum standard. The staff at UBMicro can help you determine if your existing wireless network card is compatible, choose a new wireless card, and install a card.

Instructions for configuring laptops for use on the wireless network can at: http://ubit.buffalo.edu/ubwireless/index.php

Logon Requirements
Students, faculty and staff need a UBITName to access all of UB's online resources. Students are assigned a UBITName that cannot be changed. However, the default password must be changed to ensure security and privacy. http://ubit.buffalo.edu/ubitname/changepw.php


Printing
While using the Wireless Network, students may print through University iPrint. At this time, wireless printing for Mac computers is not available.


Wireless Classroom Locations
All Law School classrooms in O'Brian Hall have Wi-Fi:

• Basement: 5, 8, 10, 12
• First Floor: 102, 104, 106, 107, 108 and the Courtroom
• Fourth Floor: 406
• Seventh Floor: 706
  
  

Network Security Start-Up Disk and Software 2009-10

2009-10 software is available for free downloading at http://ubit.buffalo.edu/software/ or on CD-ROM for $5 with your UBCard at UBMicro

Examples of the software on the Network Security Start-Up CD-ROM are:

• Adobe Reader
• Firefox
• Real Player
• Endnote (bibliographic citation software)
• Microsoft Office
• Symantec AntiVirus (Windows)
• Norton AntiVirus (Mac)

Anti-virus caution: In order to ensure your computer is protected by an anti-virus application before going on the Internet, install the anti-virus software from the Tech Tools CD-ROM first.
Cybraries

A Cybrary is a computing site located within the Arts and Sciences and Health Science libraries for current UB students, faculty, and staff. There are 160 workstations and many open data ports. A complete list of computing sites is found at http://ubit.buffalo.edu/sites/index.php. Each Cybrary offers computer stations with a full complement of UB-licensed academic software and is staffed by UBIT consultants.

Cybraries workstations can be easily be identified by the following card:

More information on Cybraries: http://library.buffalo.edu/libraries/helpAZ/cybrary.html.

The Law Library has four Cybrary stations on the second floor.

Westlaw and Lexis Legal Databases

The Law Library maintains an educational subscription for the LexisNexis and Westlaw legal databases for use by the Law School community. The licensing agreement stipulates that any work done under the educational subscription must be for educational use and be non-fee generating.

Students enrolled in the Law School are entitled to access the LexisNexis and Westlaw online databases at no charge. First-year students will receive LexisNexis and Westlaw passwords at a computer orientation session held during orientation week. For information on obtaining a password, if you are eligible and do not have one, please consult a reference librarian at the reference desk in the Law Library.

LexisNexis and Westlaw printers are located on the 2nd (Room 221B), 3rd, and 6th floors.

Non-Law Patrons

University at Buffalo students, faculty and staff may access Campus Research: News & Law, a version of Westlaw designed for non-law school users, while on- or off-campus. UBITName and password are required for off-campus access.

Guests at UB may access Campus Research in any of the UB University Libraries. To use a computer in the University Libraries, guests are required to register for an access card.

CALI: Center for Computer Assisted Legal Research

CALI is a consortium of law school faculty who research and develop self-paced lessons on numerous legal topics. Check out the lessons under the topics of Legal Research and Legal Writing. http://www.cali.org