NMLS LIBRARY

HANDBOOK

FOR STUDENTS
IMPROVE. ENGAGE. FACILITATE.
WELCOME
TO OUR LIBRARY
 TABLE OF
CONTENT
1 Welcome Message 7

2 About Us 13

3 Opening Hours 14

CLE Regulations Governing Use of the Library

4
15

5 Resources & Collection 16

Services 17
6

7 PaperCut 18

8 Printing & Binding Manuals 20

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CONTENT
9 Library Fines 21

10 Lexis+ UK... 22

Steps to Acess Lexis+ UK 23

11

How to Retrieve Login Details for Lexis+ UK

12
24

13 How to Search on Lexis+ UK 25

14 Resources Available on Lexis+ UK 26

15 Westlaw/TWEN...27

16 10 Steps to Access Westlaw/TWEN 28

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CONTENT
How to Find International Materials on
17
Westlaw 30

18 How to Create Shortcut for International

Materials on Home Page 31
19 Resources Available on Westlaw Precision 32

20 How to Add Courses in TWEN 34

21 vLex Justis...35

How to Access vLex Justis for Caribbean and

22 Privy Council Judgments 36

23
How to Check Your Jurisdiction Settings on
vLex Justis 37
24 How to Search on vLex Justis 38
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CONTENT
25 Online Document Repository...41

How to Access the Repository 42

26

27 Law E-Books...43

28 How to Access E-Books 44

29 How to Search for Emails 45

Free Online Resources - Caribbean

30
Legislation 46
Welcome Message from Head Librarian
Welcome to the Norman Manley Law School! As you embark
on this exciting journey in legal education, we are delighted to
introduce you to your essential resource for academic success:
our library. At the Norman Manley Law School Library, our
tagline is to IMPROVE. ENGAGE. FACILITATE.

Essential Library Services for Success

IMPROVE: We are committed to enhancing our services and

expanding our collection to meet your evolving legal
information needs. Our team is dedicated to continually
improving our resources to support your academic and
research endeavors.

ENGAGE: Your feedback is invaluable to us. We strive to

engage with you through various channels to ensure that our
services are aligned with your needs. Please do not hesitate to
share your thoughts and suggestions.

FACILITATE: Our goal is to make accessing information as

seamless as possible. To support you, we offer a range of
services designed to empower you in your studies:

Information Literacy & Database Training Sessions:

These sessions are crafted to enhance your research skills and
familiarize you with our comprehensive databases and in-
house collection, ensuring that you become proficient
researchers and confident navigators of legal information.
Welcome Message from Head Librarian
Reference and Research Services:
Our experienced library team is here to assist with your
research inquiries and guide you through complex legal
materials. Whether you need help finding case law, journal
articles, or legislative materials, we are here to support you. As
a part of this service, you will be furnished with user
guides/manuals via email.

Ask-a-Librarian Service (https://nmls.edu.jm/library):

For real-time assistance, use our Live Chat feature on the
library’s section of the law school’s website. Our knowledgeable
members of staff are available to help with immediate
questions and provide guidance on various research challenges.

Electronic Document Delivery Services:

For convenience, you can request documents and have them
delivered directly to your email within the confines of the
Copyright Legislation. Simply reach out to us at
[email protected] with your research needs, and we
will ensure you receive the necessary materials promptly.

PaperCut:
Our print management application that allows students to print
and/or photocopy independently of a library staff. Instructions
on how to set up your account are placed at each student
computer area. Upon registration, there is a one-time top-up of
JMD $1,000.00. When this is depleted, you are required to
purchase PaperCut cards from the Accounts Section and collect
PaperCut card from the library upon presentation of payment
receipt.
Welcome Message from Head Librarian
In addition to these services, our library also provides essential
amenities such as printing, photocopying, Internet access, and
WiFi, all designed to support your academic work.

Access Your Academic Arsenal – The Collection

Our collection of hard copy and electronic resources is

specifically tailored to support your coursework and research as
well meeting the information needs of students participating in
local, regional and international competitions.

The library offers a rich array of e-books, academic texts,

practitioner’s texts, law journals, and electronic databases.

Our library boasts a comprehensive array of resources designed

to support your vocational training and educational needs:

Electronic Databases:
vLex Justis: Access a large collection of Caribbean and
Privy Council judgments
Lexis+UK: Explore a vast repository of legal research
tools and materials from the U.K., and the
Commonwealth (e.g. West Indian Reports)
Westlaw/TWEN: Utilize advanced search capabilities to
find e-books, cases, statutes, and legal commentary from
the U.K. and the Commonwealth (non-Caribbean
countries).
Welcome Message from Head Librarian
Access Your Academic Arsenal – The Collection

Online Document Repository: Explore a collection of case

briefs, additional course readings, judgments, examination
past papers, just to name a few.

Primary Sources:
Reported and Unreported Judgments: Comprehensive
collection from the U.K. and the Commonwealth
Legislation: Current and historical statutes.
Bills/Acts: Access to proposed and enacted legislation.
Gazettes: The Jamaica Gazette Supplements
Secondary Sources:
Treatises: In-depth discussions on specific areas of law.
Academic Texts: Scholarly books and articles.
Law Journals: Latest research and discussions in legal
scholarship.
Digests: Summaries of case law and statutes.
Law Reference Books: Key texts like Halsbury's Laws of
England to provide authoritative insights.

We look forward to helping you make the most of these resources

and supporting your academic journey every step of the way.
Welcome Message from Head Librarian
Why You Should Choose Our Library

Our library plays a crucial role in your academic and professional

development. Here’s how we contribute to your growth:

Enhancing Research Skills: With our extensive resources,

you will develop the ability to conduct thorough and effective
legal research. Our database training sessions and reference
services are designed to refine these skills, preparing you for
both academic and professional success.

Supporting Academic Success: We are here to assist with

your coursework, help you navigate complex legal materials,
and provide access to up-to-date legal information. Our
comprehensive collection ensures you have the tools needed to
excel in your studies.

Preparing for the Professional World: Our Information

Literacy & Database Training Sessions are integral to your
preparation for the legal profession. Mastering these resources
and developing strong research skills are essential steps in
becoming a competent and effective legal professional.
Engaging with these training sessions early on will give you a
significant advantage in your future career.

Printing Manuals
The library will not be responsible for printing manuals. However,
we will liaise with the Reprographic Unit to relay your requests for
printing and organize pick-up from the library.
Welcome Message from Head Librarian
Payment for Library Services
All payments are to be made in the Accounts Section.

We are here to support you throughout your legal education and

beyond. Our library is more than just a repository of books; it is a
vibrant space for learning, discovery, and growth. We look forward
to being a part of your journey and contributing to your success.
ABOUT US

The Norman Manley Law School Library provides access to

information resources and services that support vocational
training and education of law students, curriculum development
and research of faculty and information needs of the legal
community and the general public.

We have two (2) locations on The UWI Mona Campus: The Ring
Road Building location, which is the hub that offers full
services; The Gibraltar Hall Road Building, which is a “boutique’
service point, that offers a smaller range of services and
resources.
 OPENING
HOURS
The Ring Road Building

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

GHR Library

Closed until further notice

CLE REGULATIONS
2016 - REGULATIONS
GOVERNING THE USE
OF THE LIBRARY
Sections 54-63 of the CLE Regulations 2016 cover the Rules
Governing the Use of the Library.

As it relates to Conduct in the Library, Section 62 covers the

following:
RESOURCES & COLLECTION
Physical Collection
Unreported judgments of Jamaica
Law Reports of Jamaica, West Indies, United Kingdom
and the Commonwealth
Legislation
Gazettes
Treatises
Academic Textbooks
Law Journals
Digests
Legal Encyclopaedia
Reference Books

Database Access
Lexis+ UK
Westlaw Precision/TWEN
vLex Justis Only registered students will
Online Document Repository be given access to databases,
e-books and enjoy borrowing

Law E-Books privileges. It may take up to 3

days after being registered to
receive login details.
Powered by EBSCOhost

*The following are ONLY to be used inside the library:

Law Reports, Encyclopaedia, Journals, Legislation, Digest,
Dictionaries, Newspaper, Indexes.
SERVICES
Loans and Reference Services
The library offers research assistance and reference services to
students, staff and external users from the legal community.

Each authorized user is allowed to borrow 4 books (2 Overnight

and 2 Weekly Loan)

Electronic Document Delivery Services

This is our emailing and document delivery service. Research
requests are to be sent to the library’s dedicated email address at
[email protected]. Our library team will respond by
emailing the scanned resources.

Ask-a-Librarian Live Chat

Our library team is ready to talk to you in real-time through
our Live Chat that can be accessed by clicking on the widget at
the bottom right-hand corner of the screen here:
http://nmls.edu.jm/library

Information Literacy & Database Training

Information Literacy & Database Training sessions are conducted
to equip users with the knowledge and skills to utilise search
strategies and database features for effective research.
Database training sessions are recorded and uploaded to Microsoft
Streams.
SERVICES
PAPERCUT - Steps to Create Account
PaperCut is the print management system that allows you
print and photocopy from our library computers.
SERVICES
Reprographic Services
All payments must be made to the Accounts Section at the
Ring Road building.
Printing
Students and Staff: $5.00 per page
Photocopying
All users are expected to be cognizant of the importance of
adhering to copyright regulations.
Students and Staff: $5.00 per page
Scanning
Students and Staff: $5.00 per page
Scanning
Students and Staff: $5.00 per page
Binding
See NMLS Library Manual for details
PRINTING AND BINDING
MANUALS
PRINTING & BINDING MANUALS ARE
DONE BY THE REPROGRAPHIC UNIT
STEPS
1. Make ALL payments pay at the Accounts Section i.e.
printing cost + binding cost for each manual based
on the price list provided

2. Make request to print and/or bind manuals at

[email protected]. Include in email the
name(s) of the manual, expressly state request to
print and bind, state number of copies and payment
receipt. The Reprographic Unit will not respond to any
request without payment receipt.

3. Library staff will liaise with Reprographic Unit. When

manuals are ready for pickup, an email will be sent to
your nmlscle email address

Students are advised to pick up printed manuals

within 2-3 days of placing request.
LIBRARY FINES
Fines for Overnight Loans: JMD$100.00 for
the first day and JMD$200.00 for each day
thereafter.

Fines for Weekly Loans: JMD$40.00 per day.

AUTHORISED USAGE OF LEXIS+ UK

Your access to and use of this search platform are restricted for academic
purposes based on our electronic licensing agreement with the database
provider

The platform is designed to detect unusual search activities and histories

Access to the account may be suspended by the database provider for

unauthorised usage
STEPS TO ACCESS LEXIS+ UK
Step 1 Step 2
Once you are added
Instructions and/or to the LexisNexis
log in credentials for system, you will
database access are receive an email from
provided when you LexisNexis to activate
are REGISTERED. your account. Check
your nmlscle inbox or
junk email

Step 3 Step 4
For all subsequent
Lexis+ UK URL:
log in, use your https://signin.lexisnexis.c
nmlscle email om/lnaccess/app/signin?
address for ID and back=https%3A%2F%2Fsiteproxy.ruqli.workers.dev%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fpl
enter the password us.lexis.com%3A443%2Fu
created when you k&aci=uk
activated your OR
Google Lexis+® UK - Sign
account
In
Step 5

Start searching
 HOW TO RETRIEVE LOGIN
DETAILS FOR LEXIS+ UK
1. Check your nmlscle inbox or junk email folder for an
email from LexisNexis
2. Follow the instructions in email
3. Log in using:
ID: nmlscle email address
Password: [password created by you]

Lexis+ UK URL:
https://signin.lexisnexis.com/lnaccess/app/signin?
back=https%3A%2F%2Fsiteproxy.ruqli.workers.dev%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fplus.lexis.com%3A443%2Fu
k&aci=uk
HOW TO SEARCH ON LEXIS+ UK

Lexis+ UK provides access to:

1. Judgments from the U.K., West Indian Reports etc.

2. LexisNexis books/publications such as Encyclopaedia of Forms &
Precedents, Atkins Court Forms, Halsbury's Laws of England (see
more titles in the list below) etc.
3. Law journals/journal articles
4. U.K. legislation
RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON LEXIS+ UK
DATABASE
LexisNexis Books Forms & Precedents

1. Blackstone's Criminal Practice 1. Atkin's Court Forms

2. Halsbury's Laws of England 2. Encyclopaedia of Forms and

Precedents
3. Bennion on Statutory Interpretation

4. Hill and Redman's Law of Landlord 3. Hill & Redman Precedents

and Tenant
4. Tristram and Coote's Probate
5. Williams on Wills (Vols. 1&2) Precedents

6. Tristram and Coote's Probate Practice 5. Williams on Wills Precedents

Law Reports Other Law Reports

1. All England Law Reports (1936 – Present) 1. Law Reports of the Commonwealth
(1980 – Present)
2. All England Law Reports Official
Transcripts (1997 – 2008) 2. Estates Gazette Law Reports (1975 –
Present) – Property and Land Law
3. All England Report Reprints (1558 – 1935) covered
- Reports of important cases with headnotes
and judgments for the period 1558 until 1935 3. Weekly Law Reports (1953 – Present)
when The All England Law Reports began.
4. EU Cases (1953 – Present)
4. ICLR Law Reports Series (1863 - Present)
– Appeal Cases, Chancery Division, 5. English Reports (1954 – Present)
Family/Probate, King’s/Queen’s Bench,
Common Pleas, Equity, Exchequer, House of 6. Family Law Reports (1980 – Present)
Lords, Privy Council

5. West Indian Reports (1958 - Present)

AUTHORISED USAGE OF WESTLAW/TWEN

Your access to and use of this search platform are restricted for academic
purposes based on our electronic licensing agreement with the database
provider

The platform is designed to detect unusual search activities and histories

Access to the account may be suspended by the database provider for

unauthorised usage
 STEPS TO ACCESS
10 WESTLAW/TWEN
1. Check your NMLSCLE
email
You will receive an email with your
Westlaw Registration
Key/Password
You will receive an email once you are
REGISTERED. It may take up to 3 days after
being registered to receive your email.

2. Go to Westlaw Sign-On Page

URL: https://lawschool.westlaw.com

Click on New User Registration to

the right of the screen on the Sign-
On page

3. Complete the form as

indicated here

Enter the registration key/password

in the same format provided,
including the dash/hyphen

4. Click Continue on "Register

Product" page
 STEPS TO ACCESS
10 WESTLAW/TWEN
5. Confirm email by entering your
Microsoft email address then click Continue

6. Create your OnePass Profile

Create Username, Password, Security

Questions & Answers then click Create

7. Continue Registration

Click on Continue to Law

School Portal

8. Select Time Zone e.g. Eastern

9. Read and Click on Agree & Complete

Registration

10. Click "I Agree" for Privacy

Statement

REGISTRATION COMPLETED
HOW TO FIND INTERNATIONAL
MATERIALS ON WESTLAW

International Materials give you access to judgments, journal

articles, books etc. from the U.K. and Commonwealth (i.e.
excluding all resources related to the United States in your
search results).
HOW TO CREATE SHORTCUT FOR
INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS ON
HOME PAGE

Creating a shortcut for International Materials removes all

the United States resources from your home page
RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON WESTLAW
PRECISION
Westlaw Books - U.K.

Westlaw Journals - U.K.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON WESTLAW
PRECISION
Australia Cases Australia Journals

Canada Cases
AUTHORISED USAGE OF vLEX JUSTIS

Your access to and use of this search platform are restricted for academic
purposes based on our electronic licensing agreement with the database
provider

The platform is designed to detect unusual search activities and histories

Access to the account may be suspended by the database provider for

unauthorised usage
HOW TO ACCESS VLEX JUSTIS FOR
CARIBBEAN & PRIVY COUNCIL
JUDGMENTS
Our subscription ONLY covers access to
Caribbean and Privy Council judgments.

vLex Justis URL: https://login.vlex.com/no-ip

Username: [your nmlscle email address]

Password: vLex2024! (you will be required to change

your password for data privacy purposes)

For data protection and privacy purposes,

you are required to change your password
using the Forgotten your password link at
the bottom of the sign-in page
HOW TO CHECK YOUR JURISDICTION
SETTINGS ON VLEX JUSTIS

By selecting Jamaica and Caribbean Community, you are ensuring

that your search results are from these jurisdictions.

Please note that our subscription to vLex Justis only provides

access to Caribbean and Privy Council judgments.

Search results from the U.K. or any other jurisdiction will have
this message: This document is not included in your
subscription plan. DO NOT CLICK ON CONTACT US.
 HOW TO SEARCH ON VLEX JUSTIS
There are 3 main ways to search on vLex Justis:

1. Search Bar: Ideal for broad searches or quick access to known

documents.
2. Browse: Suitable for narrowing a broad search down to specific
regions, courts or categories of law.
3. Advanced: Created for more focused, detailed and complex searches.
HOW TO SEARCH ON VLEX JUSTIS
Browse Option

Browse ----> Case Law ----> Select from the list of courts
HOW TO SEARCH ON VLEX JUSTIS
Advanced Search
ONLINE DOCUMENT
REPOSITORY

AUTHORISED USAGE OF REPOSITORY

Your access to and use of this search platform are restricted for academic
purposes

Access to the account may be suspended for unauthorised usage

HOW TO ACCESS THE REPOSITORY
A collection of course readings, articles, cases, legislation, case
briefs, court forms, practice directions, bar enrolment
documents, examination past papers, just to name a few.

The Repository is also called the K-Drive OR Student Drive.

STEP 1: Go to the library section of the law school's website here:

https://nmls.edu.jm/library

STEP 2: Click on Document Repository

STEP 3: Enter login details

Email address = [email protected], then:
Username: johnbrown
Password: johnbrown

For data protection and privacy purposes, you are

required to change your password using the
Request new password link on the sign-in page
AUTHORISED USAGE OF E-BOOKS FROM EBSCOHOST

Your access to and use of this search platform are restricted for academic
purposes based on our electronic licensing agreement with the database
provider

The platform is designed to detect unusual search activities and histories

Access to the account may be suspended for unauthorised usage

HOW TO ACCESS E-BOOKS

OR
 HOW TO SEARCH FOR EMAILS

Keep abreast of emails from the library.

 FREE ONLINE
RESOURCES
Caribbean Legislation
Anguilla

Name: 2014 Revised Laws of Anguilla

URL: http://www.gov.ai/service/2014-revised-laws

Website: The Government of Anguilla

Coverage: Up to 2014; Amendments up to 2023 are available online

Antigua & Barbuda

Name: Laws: Antigua and Barbuda

URL: https://laws.gov.ag/laws/alphabetical/

Website: Ministry of Legal Affairs Laws Website

Coverage: Up to 2022
______________________________________________

Name: Subsidiary Legislation

URL: https://laws.gov.ag/sub-laws/

Coverage: Up to 2022
 FREE ONLINE
RESOURCES
Caribbean Legislation
Belize

Name: Revised Edition, 2020

URL: https://www.agm.gov.bz/laws/law_substantive

Website: The Attorney General’s Ministry of Belize

Coverage: Up to 2020
__________________________________________

Name: Acts

URL: https://www.agm.gov.bz/laws/act

Website: The Attorney General’s Ministry of Belize

Coverage: Amendments up to 2020

__________________________________________
Name: Subsidiary Laws Revised Edition, 2020

URL: https://www.agm.gov.bz/laws/law_subsidiary

Website: The Attorney General’s Ministry of Belize

Coverage: Up to 2020
 FREE ONLINE
RESOURCES
Caribbean Legislation
Jamaica
Name: Revised Laws of Jamaica

Hard Copy Version

1 full set in Librarian’s Office; 1 on the shelf and 1 at the GHR Library

Coverage: Binders updated with amended pages up to 2017;

Amendments/Acts up to 2024 (located in folders in staff room
area)
_____________________________________________

Online Version

URL: https://laws.moj.gov.jm/library

Website: Ministry of Justice | Jamaica

Coverage:

·Revised Laws up to 2016

·Acts of Parliament up to 2023

·Revised Subsidiary Legislation up to 2016

·Gazettes (PRRs) up to 2023

FREE ONLINE
RESOURCES
Caribbean Legislation
Montserrat
Name: Revised Edition of the Laws Showing the Laws as at 1st
January 2019

URL: https://www.gov.ms/government/legal-
department/attorney-generals-chambers/acts-revised/

Website: Government of Montserrat

Coverage: Up to 2019
 FREE ONLINE
RESOURCES
Caribbean Legislation
St. Kitts & Nevis
Name: Revised Acts of St. Kitts and Nevis as at 31st December
2020 (Supplement)

URL: https://lawcommission.gov.kn/acts-of-st-kitts-
nevis/revised-acts-of-st-kitts-and-nevis-as-at-31st-
december-2020-supplement/

Website: Government of St. Kitts & Nevis | The Law Commission –

An Arm of the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs

Coverage: Up to 2020
____________________________________________
___

Name: Revised Acts of St. Kitts and Nevis as at 31st December

2017 (Supplement)

URL: https://lawcommission.gov.kn/acts-of-st-kitts-
nevis/revised-acts-of-st-kitts-and-nevis-as-at-31st-
december-2017-supplement/

Website: Same as above

Coverage: Up to 2017
 FREE ONLINE
RESOURCES
Caribbean Legislation
St. Kitts & Nevis
Name: Revised Acts of St. Kitts and Nevis as at 31st December
2009

URL: https://lawcommission.gov.kn/acts-of-st-kitts-
nevis/revised-acts-of-st-kitts-and-nevis-as-at-31st-
december-2009/

Website: Same as above

Coverage: Up to 2017