Student Learning

Resources for Students

Study Aids

The Library collects many popular study aids, including the Sum and Substance audio recordings, Law in a Flash flashcards, and other print outlines. Most of our study aids are housed in the Academic Success Collection on the second floor, and the titles are available for students to borrow. These items check out for seven days at a time, or you can use them in the Library. Some high-demand titles are kept on Reserve at the Service Desk, including the Sum and Substance CDs.

Databases

The Library subscribes to a number of legal and interdisciplinary databases that you can use off campus. Most databases provide full text or even page images of the content.

Reserves

Professors may put material “on reserve” in the Library for their classes. This means it is available for a short period of time (usually four hours), so that everyone gets a chance to use it. Ask for reserve materials at the Service Desk.

Service Desk

The Service Desk is where you can get reserve materials, check out books from our collection, and get help with library resources. If you have a question or have trouble finding something in the library, ask the staff at Service Desk.

Reference

Trained librarians and upper level students are available to help you make the most of the library’s resources. Even when you don’t think you have a “library question,” ask! They can get you pointed in the right direction. Reference staff is available on weekdays and limited hours on weekends.  If you need more research assistance than a single question, feel free to contact any of the Reference Librarians. They are available for appointments throughout the year. They can refresh your memory of research techniques, discuss available sources, or advise you on a research plan