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Legal Research Basics

MLL444 – CyberLaw

Searching the library

Use the Library Search to find relevant texts and resources, such as journal articles on your topic area. The Advanced Search option will allow you to search more effectively.


Key book

  • Dean's Law of Trade Secrets and Privacy

    Provides essential guidance through the law of personal, institutional and corporate privacy.

    Evolving technology creates risk for businesses and individuals, yet regulation may trail behind developments. The challenges to personal, institutional and corporate privacy are escalating. Compliance with confidentiality laws is now complicated by jurisdictional issues arising from the use of modern communication technology, including social media. Privacy legislation continues to evolve, and at the same time statutory protection is further complicated by the possible emergence of a common law right to privacy.


Key databases for journals

Some key Australian databases include:

 

Some key international databases include:

 

 

You can also search the library's A-Z journals page for relevant journals.

 


Online Commentaries

Commentaries are really useful resources. Think of them like a comprehensive textbook that is updated frequently and has a more practical focus.

Check out the Media and Internet Law and Practice commentary through Westlaw AU.


Case Studies

JSTOR Security Studies

Explore a wide range of journals, ebooks, and research reports in the field of security studies. This content looks at security studies through a broad lens, encompassing research on international security and peace and conflict studies from all corners of the globe.


Instruction

How to access JSTOR:

  1. Go to JSTOR through the Library website
  2. Select ‘Browse’ and ‘By Subject’
  3. Select ‘Security Studies’