Aspen Learning Library is a comprehensive digital resource designed to support law students throughout their academic journey. This invaluable collection provides a wealth of study aids, covering course-specific materials and broader topics crucial for excelling in law school, such as effective legal analysis and mastering exam-taking strategies. Beyond written resources, the library also integrates video and audio content to cater to diverse learning preferences.
The Aspen Learning Library is organized into several renowned series, each offering unique and targeted support:
- Examples & Explanations: Provides clear and concise explanations of complex legal concepts, reinforced with practical examples to solidify understanding.
- Emanuel Law Outlines: Offers comprehensive outlines of key legal subjects, ideal for exam preparation and quick review.
- Glannon Guides: Features engaging and approachable guides that break down challenging topics, making them more accessible to students.
- Emanuel CrunchTime: Delivers focused review materials specifically designed for exam preparation, highlighting essential concepts and key areas.
- Casenote Legal Briefs: Provides concise summaries of important case law, saving students time and aiding in case analysis.
- Inside Series: Offers unique insights into different areas of law, providing practical perspectives and real-world applications.
- Friedman’s Series: Delivers expert guidance and strategies for navigating various aspects of law school and legal practice.
Accessing the Aspen Learning Library: A Quick Guide
For students at Drake University, gaining access to the Aspen Learning Library is straightforward through the Cowles Library. Begin by clicking on the designated Aspen Learning Library link provided by Drake (web browser access recommended). This link will redirect you to the Cowles Library database login page, where you should use your standard Drake University login credentials.
Upon successfully logging in via your institution, you’ll encounter options to create a personal account within Aspen Learning Library. Setting up a personal account unlocks a range of enhanced features and customization options to optimize your learning experience. (Click on the image for a larger view.)
Important Note: Initial creation of your personal account must be done using the web browser version while connected to the campus network. Once established, this personal account can be used across different Aspen Learning Library applications. However, it’s worth noting that content synchronization between apps may not always be seamless.
Benefits of a Personal Aspen Learning Library Account
Creating a personal account within Aspen Learning Library offers several advantages designed to enhance your study workflow:
- Organize Your Resources: Utilize digital shelves to categorize and arrange books according to your courses or study topics, promoting efficient access and organization.
- Enhance Engagement: Take advantage of features to add bookmarks for quick navigation, insert personal notes for key concepts, and highlight important passages directly within the digital texts.
- Print Functionality: Print up to 30% of any book, allowing for offline review of critical sections or for creating physical study materials.
- Offline Access via Apps: Log in to Aspen Learning Library apps using your personal account to download books for offline reading, enabling study anytime, anywhere, even without internet connectivity.
Once logged into your personal account, you will clearly see both “Drake University” and your name displayed at the top of the screen, confirming your institutional access and personalized space. Your name will also be visible on the right side of the screen, providing a link to manage your profile settings, such as password changes, and to securely log out of your session. (Click on the image for a detailed view.)
Aspen Learning Library is a powerful tool to support your law school studies. By understanding its content and leveraging its features, especially the personal account benefits, you can significantly enhance your learning and exam preparation.
