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LAW LIBRARY RESOURCES: LEXIS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I find Lexis?

Lexis is available on the Web at http://lawschool.lexis.com/. You can use the web version both here at school and at home.

How do I log on to Lexis?

Go to http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool home page you'll see sign on screen. You must first register your alphanumeric password and create your own custom username and password. You will see links to register your password underneath the sign in box. Once you have signed into Lexis using your custom username and password you will then see a page listing current announcements. At the top of this page are grey tabs. Click on the grey tab labelled "research system".

What should I do if I forget my Lexis ID?

You may obtain your alphanumeric LexisNexis ID from the Lexis student representative in Room 321 during office hours, or from a reference librarian. You will be asked for identification. If you have forgotten your custom username and password you can ask that Lexis email it to you by clicking on the links "Forgot your Password?" and "Forgot your Custom ID?" under the sign in boxes.

 

What Printer should I print to?

There is a Lexis dedicated printer for student printing. The printer is located in Room 322 in the Law Library and is the default printer for all student print jobs.  You can print to it from wherever you do your research, even if you live off campus. Be sure to pick up those print jobs.

Please Note: Printing to the Lexis dedicated printer is free of charge. The toner and paper is paid for by Lexis, not the Law School.

How do I print to the Lexis dedicated printer?

To print to the Lexis dedicated printer, look in the upper right hand corner of the Lexis document you want to print. You should see the following blue links: Text Only | Print | Download | Fax | Email. Click on "Print" to print to the dedicated printer. Make sure the appropriate options are checked on the next screen and follow the on-screen directions.

How do I download a document?

If you are at home or are on coop and would like to download a document you should follow these steps.
  • click the blue "download" link in the upper right corner.
  • choose the format you want (i.e. cite, full, or KWIC) and the options you want.
  • click "download" in the lower right corner to format the documents.
  • click on the arrow on the drop down menu and select your format (i.e. Word, Wordperfect, html, etc.).
  • the document will take a few moments to format.
  • right click on the link at the top of the screen and choose "save target as" and save the document to your zip, floppy or hard drive
  • click on "open" and your document will be formated in the word processer you selected.
  • once you have saved your document, choose File, Print to begin your document delivery to your attached printer.
  • to get back to your results just click on the minimized results screen.
  • select documents to be downloaded by clicking on the empty white boxes in the left hand margin of your cite list.

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    How do I print to an attached printer?

    When you are on coop or at home you may elect to print to your attached printer.  The best way to do this is to format the printjob through the website.  You should not use the browser's print icon as that may not format your printjob adequately.  Instead, please follow these steps for printing to the attached printer:
     
  • click blue "print" link in the upper right corner.
  • select how you want the print job delivered (i.e. Word, WordPerfect, etc.) and in what format (i.e. cite, full, or KWIC).
  • click on the grey "print" button in the upper part of the "Print Documents" screen.
  • the document will take a few moments to format.
  • the document will appear formatted in a word processing screen.
  • Click on "File" and then select "Print".
  • a word processing print screen will pop up which will allow you to select the attached printer as well as how many copies, etc.

How do I tell which printer my printouts are going to?

Under most circumstances, printouts are set to go to the Lexis dedicated printer in Room 322.  However, when you are at home or when you are on coop, you will want to print to the attached printer.  To determine the default printer, follow these steps:
  1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Printers
  2. Right-click on each printer name. The default printer will have a check mark next to "Set As Default" on the right-click menu.
Depending on the software and the method you choose to print (i.e., File -> Print or the browser's Print icon or Ctrl-P), the program may ask you which printer you want to print to.

Also, while print jobs are being prepared/spooled, the printer icon should appear in the lower, right-hand corner of the screen, next to the clock. Double-clicking on that printer icon will bring up the printer that you currently have print jobs in.

The name of each printer is taped to the top of the printer.

How can I find out about Lexis training or contact the Lexis representative or associate?

The http://www.lexisnexis.com/myschool/ home page lists optional Lexis training sessions. Mandatory training for first year students is scheduled through Legal Practice. Notice of optional classes may also be given through the WEboard, video signs, or paper signs.

The http://www.lexisnexis.com/myschool/ home page also identifies the Lexis associate for the quarter and our Lexis representative. You can e-mail the Lexis representative directly from this page. The Lexis associate, a 2nd or 3rd year NUSL student hired by Lexis to assist you, has office hours in Room 321 or 322 in the library. The Lexis associate's hours are posted on the door of Room 321 and on http://www.lexisnexis.com/myschool/.

What is the number for Lexis customer service?

1-800-45LEXIS. There is also a Lexis reference attorney hotline phone in Room 321.

Last Updated - February 1, 2006
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