This is the time of year when most of us feel dreary because it is cold and grey outside. There are some things you can do, through the Law Library, to chase away those winter blahs.
There is a terrific selection of movies and video games available through The CAT. To find video games, search “video games”and choose “subject heading” from the drop down menu. There are numerous games listed at the top of the entry after you click search. Select the first entry “video games” and you will be able to scroll through the list.
DVDs may be searched in the The CAT the same way but the most methodical way is to enter the title of the DVD. Use the “I want it” button to request the video to be sent to the library. The Law library also has a collection of DVDs, including a guide to the ABA’s 25 greatest legal movies. For tips on searching for videos, this web page contains information regarding the streaming video resources we have access to through University Libraries.
Coloring pages are back! Because color design is not just for stress-busting during the exam period, the coloring station is now a permanent offering of the Law Library. Thanks to the Dickinson Law’s Wellness Committee, there is a fresh supply of design pages and gel pens for you to use to color. This station is set up at the far end of the circulation desk. Feel free to join in a communal picture or choose one of your own to work on it between your classes.
Have you played Catan? Do you remember playing the card game, UNO, or have had fun buying properties with Monopoly? Board games are enjoying new popularity and the Law Library has a few to check out. Search The The CAT for our games by entering the name of the game and limiting your search to Dickinson School of Law Library from the “In Library” menu. The entry in The CAT may include a description of the game under the detailed information tab of the entry. We also have Scrabble and a 3-in-1 magnetic board game that includes chess, checkers and backgammon.
Stop in the Law Library and try some of these suggestions to push the chill of winter away before spring arrives.
Before the Fall semester ends and the holiday festivities begin, final exams consume the attention and focus of our law students. Since studying and exam preparation can be especially overwhelming, the Law Library is again providing design pages, markers, and colored pencils at the circulation desk during final exam weeks. 
Coloring is a fun way to relieve stress and can provide a welcome break from end-of-semester pressures of exams and the expectation of forthcoming grades. Studies indicate that coloring shows promise for treating stress, anxiety, and depression, especially when intricate patterns known as mandalas are used. Choose a design to color individually or take part in a communal color page.
Other leisurely study break activities to try are jigsaw puzzles, brain teasers, and board games.
aking care not to get overly anxious during this pressure-filled time will benefit students’ overall well-being. Unwind, relax, and come on over for some stress relief.
Our doors are open! During the first weeks of law school the library can be most helpful in providing support until school settles into a routine.
It is the place to sign onto computers to read your syllabus and even print materials for class. The printers are located on all 3 levels of the Library.
It is the location of the physical/print reserves that your Professor has mentioned or are listed on your syllabus. It is also where the desk staff can show you where the articles are found in The