Welcome to Spring 2016!

Welcome back Law Scholars. Hopefully this semester finds you rested and ready to get back to the books. If you aren't quite excited to be lost in legalese . . .well. . . only 8 more weeks until Spring Break!

In any case, we're glad to have you back, and are ready to assist you with any reference needs.

New library news: we have changed our hours for faculty, staff, and students. In addition to 24/7 access to the library (even during holidays and breaks), we will be offering circulation and reference services Monday-Thursday until 9 p.m. and Sundays 12:30 - 9 p.m.

Again, welcome back, and good luck with the upcoming semester!

Library Tour

As a post-tour reminder, we are providing you with an overview of the library layout and offerings.

General Information

Circulation Hours for Students and Faculty

Monday	7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday	7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday	7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday	7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday	7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday	Circulation & Reference Closed
Sunday	12:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

• Open 24/7 with Coyote Card for law students and faculty.
• Books are cataloged according to the Library of Congress Classification. Search the online catalog for call numbers.  

Main floor: 

• The main floor houses reference materials such as the Legal Dictionaries & Thesauri, Encyclopedias, South Dakota Collection, Federal Reporters & Northwestern Reporter, American Law Reports, Forms, and the Study Aids Collection.
• Circulation Desk – Of course you can check out books but there’s more! Nooks, iPads, Kindles, laptops, portable projectors, and their various cords and wires are also available.
• Card swipe machine located to the right, and on the side of the circulation desk.
• Reference Office and services
• Reserve Room - Includes course reserves, career services, and archived faculty/student publications.
• Displays showcasing new and topical books and resources, as well as faculty publications (Faculty publications are also available online through the repository of SelectedWorks sites).
• Copier/Printers
• Technology Learning Center

Lower Level

• Displays – Covering topics of interest to 1Ls
• Lounge - Be noisy, but close the door. *Note that new computers and furniture are coming.
• Print periodicals – Most are available electronically through HeinOnline.

Upper Level - Silent Wing!

• Used mainly for quiet study and 3Ls carrels.

 
 

So it Begins

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

Welcome returning students and class of 2018! As summer draws to close and the fall 2015 semester begins, the McKusick Law Library wants to help you start out the new semester with a bang. To this end, we are showcasing some of our services, tools, and study aids throughout the library. The lower level features a display offering information on study aids for 1L courses. On the main floor you'll find titles covering academic success and study tips for Law School students.

Be sure to check out the Law Library's LibGuides as well! Curated by our Law Librarians, these guides provide additional research assistance and resources to help you reign triumphant over the first semester of the school year. And of course, always come see your librarians with any questions and/or suggestions. 

Again, welcome! We look forward to meeting you, and assisting you with your information and legal research needs.