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How do I navigate by area of law in Documented Research Questions?

Search by area of law The bank of documented research questions comprises some 50 areas of law, divided in turn into over 650 sub-areas. Some questions are classified in more than one area of law. Search method

How can I reserve a document?

Reservations can be made in person or through Espace CAIJ. A reservation can be made for a document that is available or already on loan. A maximum of eight documents can be reserved simultaneously. Find the document you are looking for on the CAIJ search engine or in the Library Catalog. Please note: Documents may […]

Where can I find legal abbreviations?

You can find a legal abbreviation by searching the Espace CAIJ library catalog. Don’t forget to include periods in the abbreviation for accurate results (for example, write R.J.Q. not RJQ).

What should I do if I can’t find content on Espace CAIJ?

Looking for legal abbreviations, legislative history of Canadian companies, legal bookmarks, legal news? Some content is still available in other formats or through other search tools. Whatever you’re looking for, we invite you to contact our research team. They can help you quickly pinpoint what you’re looking for, suggest appropriate search strategies or direct you […]

How can I find a periodical article in the Scott Index?

Periodical articles in the Scott Index can be searched using the CAIJ search engine, or directly in the CAIJ Library Catalog.

In Espace CAIJ, can I only search for online or printed content?

Yes, you can direct your search to online content, print content or both, using the Accessibility filter. However, this filter is only accessible in the Library Catalog tab. Here’s how to get there: Start your search by selecting Library Catalogues on the Espace CAIJ home page. Use the catalog search bar to perform your search. […]

How do I obtain the previous version of a section of the Criminal Code?

For a date between 2003 and the present, consult the Legislation (Justice) website: earlier versions of legislation since 2003 are available free of charge. For dates prior to 2003, consult the following resources, available free of charge in all CAIJ co-working libraries. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate […]

How do I contact the research support service?

You can ask our specialized researchers to support you in your research by sending your request by chat (from the Espace CAIJ), by telephone, in the co-working library or by videoconference appointment. All these channels are available on the Research Support page . This service is ideal if you have a search to do, but […]

Can I sort my search results?

Yes, by default, results are sorted by “relevance”, but you can change the sorting of results using the drop-down menu at the top of the results list. The sorting options available are :

How can I find case law easily?

To quickly locate a decision, enter its neutral citation in quotation marks, for example: “2018 QCCA 373”.This method makes it possible to obtain the decision handed down by the appropriate court directly. For more details on the standards to be respected when carrying out your research, consult the writing rules.

What is the research support service?

Research support is a CAIJ service offered by a team of specialized CAIJ researchers. This service enables you to obtain the help of research professionals who will suggest suitable research avenues and strategies for faster, more relevant results. You can call on our team of researchers specializing in coworking libraries, either in person or remotely, […]

How do I access the advanced search?

The advanced search is available in theEspace CAIJ when you use the CAIJ search engine. No matter which menu map you choose, you can always perform an advanced search by clicking on Advanced search under the search bar. An advanced search window opens, and all you have to do is fill in the fields, then […]

Is it possible to locate articles by title?

You can find articles by title using the CAIJ search engine, or by using the Scott Index(see how to find an article in the Scott Index).

Can I e-mail my annotations or a search I’ve made?

Yes, this feature is available in Espace CAIJ.

How do I find a specific article or topic in the CAIJ’s annotated laws?

Once in Espace CAIJ, in the Tab Annotated Laws, first select the law you wish to search. You can use several filters to find your way around: Once you have selected a law, you can :

How do I save a search, create a folder and view my notifications?

Step 1: Perform your search by entering your query in the CAIJ search engine. Step 2: Click on in the top right-hand corner of the screen , in the search results or directly in the document you are consulting. OR Step 3: A window will open to allow you to : You can also activate […]

How can I find the keywords I’ve searched for in a full text?

Once your search is complete. When your search results are displayed, you’ll see an eye icon on the right. By clicking on this eye, you can open the full text with the keyword occurrences highlighted. If you click on the eye, a page will open in a separate tab, displaying your searched keywords indicated by […]

How can I refine or reduce the number of search results?

After performing a search, select one of the filters of your choice from the list on the left of the screen. A dozen or so refinement filters unfold in sub-categories that you can check off. Please note that depending on where you start your search, the number of filters available is not the same.

Where can I find the bibliographical information needed to cite a book or periodical article?

All the contents of the Library Catalog display results in the form of a card containing the usual bibliographic information that can be retrieved. If you start your search from the home page by selecting Library catalog, you will be able to select a title and consult this record. When you perform a search using […]

How do I find books by author in L’Espace CAIJ?

In Espace CAIJ, when you search using the CAIJ search engine and look for the author’s name, or any other keyword if you don’t know the author’s name, you can refine your search results using the Author filter on the left of your screen. If you start your search by other means, you can always […]
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